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ADB to Provide $3 Million for Earthquake Relief in Myanmar

Asian Development Bank · April 1, 2025

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (1 April 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is preparing a $3 million grant to support emergency and humanitarian needs of the people of Myanmar affected by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March. The grant, which is...

JobNet.com.mm welcomed over 2,600 white-collar professionals at Myanmar’s largest career fair

EIN Presswire · March 28, 2025

More than 35 international and local leading companies, providing white-collar professionals a wide array of employment opportunities to advance their careers. YANGON, MYANMAR, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yangon, 25th March 2025 –...

WHO Says Rubella Eliminated in Nepal

MENAFN · August 19, 2025

(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that Nepal has successfully eliminated rubella as a public health concern. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent efforts of the healthcare...

SIX MINING Donates USD 6 Million to Myanmar Earthquake Relief, with a Target of USD 10 Million

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · March 31, 2025

London, UK, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In March 2025, Myanmar was hit by its worst earthquake in decades, with the epicenter in the central region of the country, injuring thousands, leaving tens of thousands homeless, and severely...

Statement by the Executive Director of UN-Habitat: Condolences and solidarity following the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand

UN Human Settlements Program · April 7, 2025

Statement of Sen. Win Gatchalian on missing Filipinos in quake-hit Myanmar

Senate of the Philippines · March 31, 2025

PHILIPPINES, March 31 - Press Release March 31, 2025 STATEMENT OF SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN ON MISSING FILIPINOS IN QUAKE-HIT MYANMAR I urge the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Consulate in Myanmar to intensify efforts in locating...

Slovenia to deploy an expert to Myanmar as part of the EU Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team

Government of Slovenia · April 3, 2025

SLOVENIA, April 3 - Today, at a correspondence meeting, the Government adopted a decision to deploy an expert to the EU Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team, as requested by the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations Office for the...

UNV Emergency Response in Myanmar

UN Volunteers · March 30, 2025

On 29 March 2025, a earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude struck Myanmar in the centre of the country northwest of Sagaing. According to UN News, more than 1,600 are reported killed, as UN aid operation supports rescue efforts. UNV is ready to...

Pimentel: Myanmar quake, Isabela bridge collapse are wake-up calls for stronger PH disaster preparedness

Senate of the Philippines · March 30, 2025

PHILIPPINES, March 30 - Press Release March 30, 2025 PIMENTEL: MYANMAR QUAKE, ISABELA BRIDGE COLLAPSE ARE WAKE-UP CALLS FOR STRONGER PH DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko"...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's participation in the Special Emergency Meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers in the Aftermath of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · March 30, 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan attended the Special Emergency Meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers in the Aftermath of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on 30 March 2025. The meeting was convened by ASEAN Chair Malaysia,...

CE sends message of sympathy to Myanmar leader over earthquake

Macao Government News · March 29, 2025

MACAU, March 29 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today sent a message of sympathy to Myanmar’s leader, Mr Min Aung Hlaing, expressing his deepest sorrow regarding those affected in the disaster caused by Friday’s massive earthquake. The...

The MGTO continues to closely monitor the earthquake situation in Myanmar

Macao Government News · March 29, 2025

MACAU, March 29 - The MGTO continues to closely monitor the earthquake situation in Myanmar. So far, the MGTO has received 1 request for assistance and 7 requests for information, mainly regarding issues related to flights to and from Thailand and...

Statement by the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste on the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on 28 March 2025

Government of Timor-Leste · March 29, 2025

Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. Press Release Statement by the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste on the Earthquake in Myanmar...

MFA Spokesperson's Comments on the Earthquake in Myanmar, 28 March 2025

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · March 28, 2025

The Singapore Government is deeply saddened by the loss of lives and damage caused by the earthquake which impacted Myanmar and Thailand on 28 March 2025, and extends its condolences and sympathies to those affected. The Singapore Government...

Earthquake Death Rate in Myanmar Reaches 1,000

MENAFN · March 29, 2025

(MENAFN) The fatality count from the catastrophic earthquakes in Myanmar has climbed to 1,000, with more than 2,300 individuals injured, according to state media reports on Saturday. Based on the news agency , the current figures stand at 1,002...

Earthquake death toll hits 1,000 in Myanmar

MENAFN · March 29, 2025

(MENAFN) The number of fatalities resulting from the powerful earthquakes that struck Myanmar has tragically increased to 1,000, with over 2,300 individuals reported injured, according to state media on Saturday. Authorities have confirmed the...

Water Mission Responding to Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · March 29, 2025

N. CHARLESTON, S.C., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is deploying a Disaster Response Assistance Team to Southeast Asia following the deadly magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. The...

International Relations and Cooperation on alleged South African victims of human trafficking activity successfully being repatriated from Myanmar

South African Government · March 28, 2025

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirms that 23 South Africans were rescued from Myanmar. They formed part of 7 000 other individuals from various countries. Our citizens returned to South Africa a few hours ago,...

The MGTO is monitoring the situation regarding the earthquake that occurred in Myanmar

Macao Government News · March 28, 2025

MACAU, March 28 - The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is closely monitoring the situation regarding the earthquake that occurred in Myanmar. So far, the MGTO has not received any requests for information or assistance. The MGTO immediately...

Hontiveros welcomes home over 100 Filipinos rescued from scam hubs in Myanmar

Senate of the Philippines · March 27, 2025

PHILIPPINES, March 27 - Press Release March 27, 2025 Hontiveros welcomes home over 100 Filipinos rescued from scam hubs in Myanmar Senator Risa Hontiveros personally welcomed over 100 Filipinos who arrived in Manila on Wednesday, March 26, after...