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Three months on: Myanmar communities lead earthquake recovery
UN Human Settlements Program
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June 20, 2025
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JobNet Group Hosts 35th Professional HR Series to Explore HR’s Role in Driving Organisational Success in Myanmar
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
JobNet Group hosted the 35th Professional HR Series event, welcoming HR and business leaders to explore how HR is shaping organisational success in Myanmar. YANGON, MYANMAR, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On 5th June 2025, JobNet Group...
2025 May - Navigating Talent Trends in Myanmar
EIN Presswire
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June 2, 2025
JobNet.com.mm reporting insights into the top 10 job functions and industries with the most job posts on the job platform. YANGON, MYANMAR, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We bring you insights into the top 10 industries and job functions...
Myanmar: Junta sentences journalist to five years in jail
National Union of Journalists
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May 6, 2025
Than Htike Myint sentenced on terrorism charges for contacts on his mobile phone The NUJ is joining the International Federation of Journalists and the Myanmar Journalists Network in calling for the release of reporter Than Htike Myint, who has...
From Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
President of Azerbaijan
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May 21, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, May 21 - 21 May 2025, 12:57 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Excellency, On behalf of the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and on my own behalf, I would like to extend our warm...
Myanmar: One month on, earthquake survivors face continuing challenges
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 28, 2025
Access to safe drinking water remains a life-saving priority. The ICRC rapidly distributed emergency water filters in the immediate aftermath. Thanks to previous training and equipment provided to the Myanmar Red Cross Society, emergency water...
Myanmar, one month on
UN Volunteers
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April 27, 2025
On 28 March, a 7.7 earthquake hit along the Sagaing Fault in Myanmar, causing widespread destruction in the Sagaing and Mandalay regions. Around five million people have been affected, especially those in remote areas. The earthquake damaged roads...
Education Above All Foundation Condemns Recent Bombing Of Myanmar School As Grave Violation of International Law
EIN Presswire
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May 14, 2025
Education Above All Foundation Condemns Recent Bombing Of Myanmar School As Grave Violation of International Law DOHA, QATAR, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and...
泰国新闻网xthai Launches to Enhance Cross-Border News Coverage in Southeast Asia
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
The Bangkok-based digital news platform aims to strengthen regional information exchange with multilingual coverage and cross-border reporting. THAILAND, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new digital media platform, 泰国新闻网xthai, has...
Bitget Delivers Critical Aid to Earthquake-Affected Families in Myanmar
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 12, 2025
BANGKOK, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has mobilized relief efforts for vulnerable communities in Myanmar following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Sagaing...
Myanmar earthquake: Risk of waterborne disease outbreak amidst devastation compounded by weekend heavy rains
Oxfam
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April 7, 2025
Heavy rains that struck Mandalay and Sagaing – the epicenter of the recent earthquake in Myanmar – at the weekend have further complicated the humanitarian situation. The existing lack of sanitation and clean water is now increasing the risk of...
2025 April - Navigating Talent Trends in Myanmar
EIN Presswire
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April 30, 2025
The top 10 industries and job functions with the most job posts on JobNet.com.mm in April 2025 about the evolving talent market in Myanmar. YANGON, MYANMAR, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Here are the rankings of the to 10 industries in...
Myanmar Earthquake: Devastating Crisis, Immediate Response Underway
Oxfam
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April 2, 2025
Oxfam in Myanmar has activated its Emergency Response Team and is providing hygiene, dignity and family kits in the areas affected by the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March. More than 1600 people are reported to have been killed and over...
Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 4, 2025
The numbers underline the gravity of the situation. In 2023, for the first time, Myanmar had the highest annual number of civilian casualties caused by landmines, exceeding all other countries for that year, according to the most recent Landmine...
Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 4, 2025
“The devastating earthquake and the massive needs it generated must push the parties to agree on a path forward to bring critical respite to communities severely weakened by long years of conflict and violence,” Regis Savioz, regional director for...
In Pictures: Myanmar One Month On
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 28, 2025
U Thein Tun is a 51-year old man living in a camp for people who were displaced due to the ongoing armed conflicts in Myanmar. He fled his village of Maygun in the Sagaing region in 2023 with his five siblings and elderly father. "My main burden...
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Responds to Earthquake Emergency in Myanmar, Supporting Survivors with Urgent Aid
EIN Presswire
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April 23, 2025
LIFE Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar by Providing Essential Aid to Hundreds of Families That Have Lost Everything SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On March 28th, two devastating earthquakes...
Myanmar: Finding hope, strength, and food security
International Committee of the Red Cross
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March 20, 2025
Although the country is rich in resources, conflict and displacement—compounded by a political crisis, economic downturn, pre-existing poverty, and climate-related shocks—are making it increasingly difficult for its people to meet basic needs....
Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 in response to humanitarian emergency caused by earthquake in Myanmar
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 8, 2025
TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is donating $20,000 to Oxfam-Québec to support its appeal for the humanitarian emergency following the recent earthquake in Myanmar. Last week, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake...
Jinggoy: ASEAN+3 concerned over humanitarian crisis in Myanmar; PH's bid to UN security body
Senate of the Philippines
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April 8, 2025
PHILIPPINES, April 8 - Press Release April 8, 2025 Report to IPU-Asia Pacific Group Meeting Jinggoy: ASEAN+3 concerned over humanitarian crisis in Myanmar; PH's bid to UN security body TASHKENT, Uzbekistan - The ASEAN+3, which includes Southeast...