Powerful Typhoon Bualoi damaged buildings and houses after making landfall in Vietnam. Photo: AP PHOTO

At least 12 people are dead and 17 others are missing after Typhoon Bualoi hit Vietnam, with houses damaged and power grids knocked out as the storm brought flooding rains and huge swells before losing some of its strength as it headed towards Laos.

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Bualoi moved along Vietnam's northern central coastline before making landfall early on Monday, causing waves as high as eight metres, according to the national weather agency.

Strong winds killed 10 people and injured seven others in

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