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Myanmar Sets Date for General Elections
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Burmese election authority declared on Monday that the nationwide elections will take place in Myanmar on December 28, according to reports from state media. The “multi-party democratic general election” is scheduled for Sunday,...
Myanmar's acting President dies at age of seventy-four
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Myanmar's acting President U Myint Swe died Thursday morning at the age of 74, according to an announcement by the country’s military government. He had been in critical condition and receiving care in the intensive care unit of a...
Myanmar’s Interim President Dies at 74
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Myanmar’s interim leader, U Myint Swe, died on Thursday morning at the age of 74, according to a statement from the country’s National Defense and Security Council. Reports from local outlets indicated that Myint Swe had been in a severe...
Myanmar’s Acting President Dies After Parkinson’s Battle
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Myanmar’s acting president, U Myint Swe, died Thursday morning at the age of 74, according to the country’s National Defense and Security Council. Local media, citing unnamed sources, reported that Myint Swe had been in critical condition...
Wellcome Photography Prize 2025: Winning Images Reveal Powerful Stories of Science and Health
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 25, 2025
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Ethnic Karen fighters attack military bases in Myanmar
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the weekend, ethnic Karen fighters launched attacks on military bases in eastern Myanmar, causing hundreds of people—including more than 100 Myanmar junta soldiers—to flee into neighboring Thailand, local media and Thai officials...
Hundreds Escape from Myanmar to Thailand After Rebel Attacks
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds, including over 100 soldiers from Myanmar’s military regime, escaped into Thailand after ethnic Karen forces seized multiple army outposts in eastern Myanmar over the weekend, according to local media and Thai officials. Violent...
Ethnic Clashes in Myanmar Force Fleeing into Thailand
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of individuals, including over 100 Myanmar military personnel, crossed into Thailand after ethnic Karen troops captured several army outposts in eastern Myanmar over the weekend, according to local news sources and Thai...
Myanmar: Rebuilding lives shattered by earthquake and armed conflict
International Committee of the Red Cross
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June 27, 2025
With millions of people already displaced by decades of armed conflict before the earthquake, Myanmar is one of the countries most in need of humanitarian assistance in the Asia-Pacific region. “When my family of five was displaced, we built our...
Myanmar Quake Leaves 3,763 Dead, Displaces Over 200,000
MENAFN
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April 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 200,000 individuals have been forced to flee their homes following a massive 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28, according to reports released on Saturday, which referenced the National Disaster...
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: 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...
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...
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 earthquake death toll reaches 3,471
MENAFN
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April 6, 2025
(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: 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...
Myanmar junta attacks health clinic, fatalities reported
MENAFN
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March 25, 2025
(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...
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...
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...