Aftershocks continue to hit Myanmar’s Mandalay after powerful March earthquake
215 aftershocks have been recorded in four months.
Myanmar government to provide over 5 million bags of cement to repair houses damaged by March earthquake
Market fairs in the capital Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay will be held to make cement easily available for purchase and use by the public.
Design and construction flaws blamed for Bangkok building collapse: PM Paetongtarn
The analysis was reinforced by simulation technology, which recreated the building’s response to seismic forces and pinpointed the causes of the collapse, the Prime Minister…
More bodies found in collapsed Mandalay Sky Villa condo
As of May 19, 3,728 people have died, 5,104 have been injured, and 79 are missing in the six regions/states that were severely affected by the extremely strong earthquake that…
Myanmar junta calls new ceasefire after quake
The announcement comes days after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of violating with a continued campaign of air strikes.
Myanmar, Thailand hit by series of quakes, strongest at 4.8
Authorities are continuing to closely monitor the situation, especially in northern Thailand, which lies near active fault lines. Residents in nearby areas are advised to stay…
Myanmar earthquake one month on: A humanitarian catastrophe and what it means for the region
This Asia News Network special report examines why the earthquake led to so much devastation, the current situation in quake-hit areas, and why earthquake preparedness is crucial.
Myanmar Earthquake: Victims struggle to deal with devastation, debris a month after
Asia News Network member Eleven Media's photographers share the plight of the Myanmarese people in some of the most severely hit quake hit areas in this photo spread.
As of April 29, Myanmar earthquake left almost 3,800 dead, over 5k injured
Myanmar Fire Brigade and search and rescue teams from both inside and outside the country are conducting timely search and rescue operations in the areas where the disaster…
Chinese executive linked to Bangkok building collapse arrested
Preliminary findings revealed that three Thai nationals were used as proxy shareholders on behalf of foreign interests, violating Thailand’s Foreign Business Act.