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Thailand's key tech, car parts hub 'paralysed' by record floods
Reuters, Published on 02/12/2025
» The floods that have devastated much of Thailand's South, claiming at least 181 lives, have “paralysed” the flow of high-tech components and car parts from Hat Yai district, potentially benefiting rival exporters in Indonesia and Vietnam, the Ministry of Commerce reported on Tuesday.
Taliban asked to lift female aid worker restrictions
Reuters, Published on 08/09/2025
» ISLAMABAD — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has asked Taliban authorities to lift restrictions on Afghan female aid workers, allowing them to travel without male guardians and help women struggling to access care after a powerful earthquake killed 2,200 people in eastern Afghanistan.
Around 500 killed in Afghanistan earthquake, state-run broadcaster says
Reuters, Published on 01/09/2025
» KABUL: Around 500 people have been killed and 1000 more injured in an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on Monday, the country's state-run broadcaster Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) reported.
Tsunami of 3–4m recorded in Kamchatka after quake
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2025
» A tsunami with a wave height of 3–4 metres was recorded in parts of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in its Far East, after a powerful earthquake struck off the region, Sergei Lebedev, regional minister for emergency situations said on Wednesday.
Japan braces for more quakes, authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Reuters, Published on 05/07/2025
» TOKYO — Japan's government on Saturday warned of more possible strong earthquakes in waters southwest of its main islands but urged the public not to believe unfounded predictions of a major disaster.
Thailand records 11.84 million foreign visitors
Reuters, Published on 29/04/2025
» Thailand has received 11.84 million foreign tourist arrivals so far this year, up 0.12% from the same period a year earlier, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported on Tuesday.
Myanmar military extends post-earthquake ceasefire to April 30
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2025
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military extended a ceasefire it announced in the wake of a deadly earthquake last month by a week to April 30, the junta said in a statement.
Thailand approves property fee cuts
Reuters, Published on 08/04/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a cut in ownership transfer and mortgage registration fees to support Thailand's ailing property sector, a deputy finance minister said.
Myanmar quake death toll at 3,354
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2025
» The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake climbed to 3,354, with 4,850 injured and 220 missing, state media said on Saturday, as the visiting United Nations (UN). aid chief praised humanitarian and community groups for leading the aid response.
Thai inflation rate to fall sharply in Q2
Reuters, Published on 04/04/2025
» Thailand's annual inflation rate slowed to under 1% in March and will drop even lower in the current quarter, the Commerce Ministry stated on Friday as it flagged a cut to its 2025 forecast but said the country was not experiencing deflation.