Myanmar

Government spokesman Zaw Min Tun said in a voice message shared with reporters that the state of emergency was lifted on July 31.

Myanmar Ambassador Min Thein took over the ACV Chairmanship, pledging to continue ongoing initiatives and further strengthen the unity and engagement of ASEAN diplomatic missions in Vienna

The illegal drugs and materials, seized from around Myanmar, were burnt in its three major cities of Yangon, Mandalay, and Taunggyi.

Myanmar exported more than 2.48 million tonnes of rice and broken rice in the 2024–2025 fiscal year.

The forum aims to bring together entrepreneurs and interested citizens to engage in practical discussions and foster greater cooperation between the public and the business community.

The junta had initially declared a temporary ceasefire from April 2 to 30 to accelerate rescue and resettlement operations following the 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28.

A total of 221 Vietnamese citizens detained in Myanmar for breaching immigration regulations returned home on April 28-29.

Its mission is to step up surveillance of communicable diseases and improve shelter and water management systems in quake-affected areas.

The 2025 Myanmar New Year's Ata Thingyan Festival will be celebrated peacefully without music or dance, following a powerful earthquake that struck the country on March 28, resulting in numerous casualties

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Vietnamese citizens to be cautious about job offers abroad that promise “easy work with high pay” but do not require qualifications, contracts, or formal recruitment channels. It advised individuals to thoroughly research job details, locations, the credentials of recruiters, insurance policies, and benefits, and to consult relevant authorities before accepting overseas work to avoid becoming undocumented migrants.

The Vietnamese team successfully rescued seven victims independently and coordinated with rescue forces from Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore to locate and assist in rescuing seven others.

The mission demonstrates the Vietnamese army’s international solidarity, reinforcing the country’s standing, reputation, responsibility, and capabilities in global integration and defence diplomacy.

The annual celebration demonstrated the friendship among the people of ASEAN member countries, thereby contributing to deepening mutual understanding between Vietnam and its neighbours, and enhancing cultural exchanges and multifaceted cooperation between the Vietnamese people, and those in HCM in particular and their Lao, Cambodian, Thai and Myanmar counterparts.

Passenger services along the Yangon-Mandalay line resumed on the morning of April 5 while Mandalay International Airport has been reopened since April 4.

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.

Supported by the UAE rescue team’s sniffer dogs and specialised equipment, the Vietnamese team overcame intense heat and challenging conditions to locate and retrieve three Myanmar victims buried under rubble. Their joint efforts resulted in the successful recovery of all three bodies by midday.

As of April 3, the earthquake death toll in Myanmar has exceeded 3,000, with thousands injured and over 370 people still missing. Structurally vulnerable buildings continue to collapse due to aftershocks.

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.

The victim is a 26-27-year-old man, who was trapped inside the Aye Chan Thar hotel in Nay Pyi Taw. When rescuers reached the location where the victim was trapped, he was still able to speak. He said that he was in good health but lacked food and water.

The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Myanmar Marcoluigi Corsi, reported that aid initiatives are proceeding smoothly without significant obstacles.