The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948, when it was still called Burma.
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake live updates: Death toll climbs amid aftershocks
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, resulting in mounting casualties and flattened skyscrapers from Myanmar to Thailand.The epicenter was in Mandalay, Myanmar,
Myanmar death toll soars to 1,644 after devastating earthquake, ceasefire announced to aid relief efforts
BANGKOK—A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against …
Singapore companies in Myanmar largely unaffected by earthquake
SINGAPORE] Companies from Singapore that operate in Myanmar and Thailand said that operations have been largely unaffected by the severe earthquake that occurred in the region on Friday (Mar 28). Read …
Singapore firms in Myanmar and Thailand confirm staff are safe, little or no damage to facilities
SINGAPORE – Singapore companies operating in Myanmar and Thailand have confirmed that all their staff are safe and accounted for following a deadly earthquake on March 28.
Myanmar quake unleashes force of 300 atomic bombs, aftershocks to persist for months
Phoenix also warned that aftershocks could persist for months due to the ongoing collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates beneath Myanmar.
Bangladesh sends emergency relief to quake-hit Myanmar
Bangladesh today dispatched emergency relief aid to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake that has killed more than 1,600 people and injured over 3,000.
Aid efforts intensify after deadly Myanmar-Thailand quake
India and China have sent relief supplies as well as rescue personnel. Meanwhile, the UK has pledged up to 10 million pounds in aid.
Myanmar-Bangkok earthquake: Is this country responsible for massive destruction? Indian expert makes huge claim, says…, the country is…
In his sensational claim made amid the disaster, a former Indian diplomat has questioned the role of the super-dam project in Myanmar, that is being built by China.
Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,600, ravages cities
Myanmar’s neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday, as international aid gained steam after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the poor …