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.
Int’l aid, rescue teams rush to Myanmar after earthquake
By VNA
March 31, 2025 | 16:03
International rescue teams and aid continue to arrive in Myanmar's Mandalay as the search for survivors enters its third day.
Thailand investigates Bangkok building collapse after Myanmar earthquake
By VNA
March 31, 2025 | 16:01
Thai authorities on March 30 launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse of the 30-storey building in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, following the 7.7-magnitude quake that struck Myanmar two days earlier.
WHO seeks urgent funding for Myanmar after devastating earthquake
By VNA
March 31, 2025 | 15:58
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on March 30 that the Myanmar earthquake was a top-level emergency, and it urgently sought 8 million USD to save lives and prevent disease outbreaks in the Southeast Asian country over the next 30 days.
Thai banks roll out measurers to help earthquake victims
By VNA
March 31, 2025 | 15:00
Financial measures are for both individuals and businesses affected by the earthquake to provide them with immediate relief and help them maintain their livelihoods and business operations.
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