Myanmar

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.

Japan will dispatch a team of medical personnel to Myanmar to provide emergency assistance in response to the devastating earthquake that struck the Southeast Asian nation last week.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security’s rescue team is working tirelessly, making the most of every moment in the hope of finding survivors, despite immense difficulties.

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.

This marks the first time that the staff members from the department have participated in the ASEAN-ERAT, demonstrating the spirit of “One ASEAN, One Response: ASEAN responding to disasters as one in the region” as affirmed in the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration.

The aid package includes antibiotics, digestive medications, cold and flu remedies, and basic healthcare equipment like blood pressure monitors, blood glucose metres, bandages, and disinfectants. The supplies also feature mosquito spray pumps and insecticides to prevent disease outbreaks in affected areas.

In recognition of and sympathy for the damage and loss of lives caused by the earthquake, the period from March 31 to April 6 has been declared as national mourning days. During this time, the national flag will be flown at half-mast.

Rescue teams are racing against time, as over 300 people remain missing as of March 30.

A 26-member team from Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security on March 31 morning arrived in Myanmar’s Sagaing city, beginning their search and rescue operations.

They reaffirmed their strong support and solidarity with the two countries, stressing that the ASEAN family stands resolutely with Myanmar and Thailand in moving forward to address the impacts of the earthquake.

After a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, all Vietnamese businesses were reported safe, but trading activities will face significant obstacles, the Vietnam Trade Office in Myanmar said.

Following this meeting, the Vietnamese rescue team will proceed to Mandalay, located around 200 km from Naypyidaw, which is the epicentre of the most severe damaged area, with thousands of residents still trapped under rubble.