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Myanmar’s Military Government Releases Almost 5000 Prisoners

(MENAFN) On Thursday, Myanmar's military government freed almost 5,000 prisoners, including several foreign nationals, to mark the country’s traditional New Year, as reported by local media outlets. The release began at Insein Prison, located in...

2025 May - Navigating Talent Trends in Myanmar

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 earthquake death toll reaches 3,471

(MENAFN) The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Myanmar has reached 3,471, according to state media reports on Sunday, as search and rescue operations continue to uncover more victims. The 7.7 magnitude quake, which struck on March 28,...

Myanmar earthquake fatalities surpass 3,000 as China continues rescue efforts

(MENAFN) The official death toll from the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar has now reached 3,085, as per the latest figures released by the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Thursday. In addition to...

Eleven members of mafia family gets death sentence in China

(MENAFN) Chinese state media reports that a Chinese court sentenced 11 members of a prominent family to death for running scam operations located in Myanmar. Many members of the Ming family received long prison sentences after dozens of them were...

Myanmar junta attacks health clinic, fatalities reported

(MENAFN) In Myanmar's Magway region, a military junta attack on a medical clinic resulted in the deaths of over 11 individuals over the weekend, according to local media outlet. The bombing occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. local time on...

UN Set to Hold Urgent Rohingya Conference in New York

(MENAFN) The United Nations will hold a pivotal high-level conference on the Rohingya crisis in New York this Tuesday, drawing urgent attention to the worsening plight of the persecuted Muslim minority in Myanmar's Rakhine State. More than 75...

Myanmar: Finding hope, strength, and food security

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....

UN Hosts High-Level Conference on Rohingya Crisis

(MENAFN) The United Nations is set to convene a major summit in New York on Tuesday to address the deteriorating situation of the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. This gathering comes at a time when international aid is...

UN to hold major conference on Rohingya’s situation in New York

(MENAFN) The United Nations is set to hold a major conference in New York on Tuesday to address the worsening situation of the Rohingya community in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, amid growing concerns over declining aid contributions, according to...

Xi Urges Cautious Progress in Myanmar’s Affairs

(MENAFN) China's Leader Xi Jinping on Friday emphasized the need to move forward with Myanmar's political process “in a prudent manner” during discussions with Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing in Moscow, according to Foreign Ministry...

Bitget Delivers Critical Aid to Earthquake-Affected Families in Myanmar

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...

2025 April - Navigating Talent Trends in Myanmar

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...

Malaysia Calls for Ceasefire in Myanmar

(MENAFN) On Monday, Malaysia urged all parties in Myanmar to uphold a ceasefire to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar...

Malaysia Urges Continued Ceasefire in Myanmar

(MENAFN) On Monday, Malaysia urged all parties in Myanmar to uphold a ceasefire to guarantee the protection of aid workers following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28. Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim held...

New Delhi provides help to Myanmar following devastating earthquake

(MENAFN) India has dispatched humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the country and parts of Thailand on Friday, causing widespread devastation. Under “Operation Brahma,” an Indian Air Force transport...

Four Boys Die While Swimming in Myanmar River

(MENAFN) Four young boys lost their lives in a tragic drowning incident while swimming in the Ayeyarwady River near a motorboat dock in Nyaung-U town, Mandalay region, Myanmar, on Wednesday, as confirmed by the country’s fire services department....

Rescue Teams Pull 52 Survivors, Recover Bodies Following Myanmar Condo Collapse

(MENAFN) As of Tuesday, a total of 52 individuals have been pulled from the rubble and 103 bodies have been found at the collapsed Sky Villa condominium in Myanmar’s Mandalay region, according to a report published on Wednesday. The report stated...

China Deploys Eighth Aid for Myanmar Quake Victims

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Chinese government delivered its eighth round of emergency humanitarian aid to Myanmar, which continues to recover from the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28. The shipment arrived at Yangon...

Thailand Arrests Chinese Construction Executive for Building Collapse

(MENAFN) Thai officials have detained a Chinese executive from a company responsible for constructing a 30-story skyscraper in Bangkok, which collapsed last month following a strong earthquake centered in Myanmar, based on the media’s report. The...