Aung, a high school English teacher, figured it was high time to leave Myanmar the day the military generals who took over the country stepped up enforcement of a long-dormant conscription law they had dredged up.
ASEAN SHOULD START ENGAGEMENT WITH MYANMAR FOR PEACEFUL, INCLUSIVE RESOLUTION – PM ANWAR
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was thankful that most of the member countries of ASEAN, of which Malaysia is the Chair, have come together to offer assistance to Myanmar after the …
What is Fashion’s Responsibility to Earthquake-Battered Myanmar?
As the military-ruled Southeast Asian nation navigates the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake—and potential 44 percent tariffs—how should brands and retailers react?
In Myanmar, internet shutdowns hinder earthquake aid response
More than a week since a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, turning buildings into concrete mortuaries where many of the 3,500 confirmed casualties still lie entombed, families do not yet know …
Myanmar still in desperate need after quake, Thailand says
Quake-stricken Myanmar is still in desperate need of medical assistance, field hospitals and shelters, Thailand’s foreign minister said, stressing the importance of a coordinated regional relief …
Price/Rent Ratio in Myanmar compared to Asia
This price-to-rent ratio helps assess whether it is more cost-effective to buy or rent a home in a given market. A high price-to-rent ratio suggests that buying a property is more expensive relative …
Rescue efforts from Myanmar’s deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600
Long-shot efforts to find survivors from Myanmar’s devastating March 28 earthquake are winding down, as rescue efforts get supplanted by increasing relief and recovery activity.
Myanmar garment manufacturers warn US tariffs imperil quake recovery
NAYPYIDAW – Myanmar’s garment manufacturers have warned that US tariffs threaten to hobble the country’s recovery from a devastating earthquake, as the death toll rose to 3,645 on Tuesday.
Myanmar earthquake: Bangladesh Navy ship departs from Chattogram with relief and humanitarian aid
In response to the recent devastating earthquake in Myanmar, Bangladesh Navy Ship “BNS Somudra Avijan” departed from Chattogram Port today (8 April), carrying humanitarian aid, emergency medical …
Myanmar quake: More than 1,600 reported killed, as UN aid operation supports rescue efforts
Latest news reports indicate that over 1,600 have been killed in Myanmar with thousands injured following two powerful earthquakes on Friday which have left hundreds trapped under rubble.