Death toll in Myanmar’s March 28 earthquake exceeds 3,350
By VNA
April 08, 2025 | 16:15
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which struck Myanmar on March 28, also caused significant damage to the country’s critical infrastructure, including underground oil pipelines and the electricity system.
Bangkok declares end of disaster situation
By VNA
April 08, 2025 | 14:00
All areas in the city are no longer disaster zones, except for the area around the construction site of the new State Audit Office (SAO) building on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak district, the statement said.
ASEAN hit hard by Trump's tariffs
By Thanh Van
April 05, 2025 | 09:00
On April 2, US President Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on about 180 countries, including those in ASEAN.
What the world said about Trump's tariffs
By AFP
April 03, 2025 | 14:57
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping new tariffs on imports to the United States from countries right across the globe.
Trump escalates trade war with sweeping global tariffs
By AFP
April 03, 2025 | 14:53
US President Donald Trump intensified a global trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping tariffs on imports from allies and foes alike, sending markets into a tailspin and upending decades-long free trade norms.
Europe hits out at Trump tariffs, keeps door open for talks
By AFP
April 03, 2025 | 14:39
European leaders hit out Thursday against sweeping new US tariffs, with the EU saying it was ready to respond with countermeasures while opening the door for last-ditch negotiations.
Myanmar’s military government allocates 240 million USD for relief efforts
By VNA
April 03, 2025 | 09:42
Myanmar’s military government leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, announced that the government will allocate 500 billion MMK (nearly 240 million USD) for earthquake relief and recovery efforts.
Strong earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
By VNA
April 03, 2025 | 09:33
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake occurred at 5:15 pm, with its epicenter located 93 km northeast of Indonesia's Maluku Barat Daya district and a hypocenter at a depth of 157 km beneath the seabed. No tsunami warning has been issued.
Myanmar earthquake: Devastation’s full extend is not clear
By VNA
April 03, 2025 | 09:27
Myanmar's state media quoted military government leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as saying the earthquake death toll had reached 2,065, with more than 3,900 injured and some 270 missing. Aid agencies forecast these numbers will rise significantly due to information blackouts in remote areas.
Laos sends 33 officers to Myanmar for earthquake relief efforts
By VNA
April 01, 2025 | 16:07
The Lao Ministry of National Defence on March 31 afternoon sent a 33-member emergency response team to Myanmar to assist with search and rescue efforts following the devastating March 28 earthquake.
Thailand's payments system, businesses operating normally after quake
By VNA
April 01, 2025 | 16:04
Thailand's financial payments infrastructure and businesses remain unaffected following the powerful earthquake in Myanmar.
Death toll in Thailand rises to 19 after Myanmar quake
By VNA
April 01, 2025 | 16:01
The deadly earthquake in Myanmar caused strong tremors in Bangkok, about 1,000 km south of the epicentre, while several other Thai provinces were also affected.
Myanmar declares week-long national mourning over deadly earthquake
By VNA
April 01, 2025 | 15:59
Myanmar's State Administration Council on March 31 announced a week-long mourning period following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.
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