Chinese team assesses Myanmar earthquake damage

Video - The earthquake that struck Burma on March 28 came four years after a military coup that plunged the country into chaos. The latest human assessment reports more than 3,700 dead and could become much heavier.

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025 left a trail of devastation: more than 1,700 dead, 3,400 wounded and 300 missing. The tragedy, which also affected Thailand and neighbouring countries, put on the table an urgent question: how do we prevent the next catastrophe from reaching this magnitude? The answer could be in artificial intelligence (AI). From algorithms that analyze seismic signals to thermal detection drones…

Macau doctors deployed to Myanmar to aid post-quake disease prevention

Macau dispatched a team of five doctors to Myanmar on Thursday to help prevent outbreaks of contagious diseases in the aftermath of the 28 March earthquake, which claimed more than 3,700 lives. In a statement, Macau’s Health Bureau (SSM) said the team from the SARn is expected to work in Myanmar for at least 14 days in some of the areas most severely affected by the earthquake. According to public broadcaster TDM – Teledifusão de Macau, the team…

Chinese team assesses Myanmar earthquake damage

At the request of the Myanmar government, China has dispatched a team to assess disaster losses following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the Southeast Asian country in late March, according to the China Earthquake Administration.

The BBC launches BBC News Burmese in Myanmar on a satellite video channel formerly used by VOA, citing an “audience in need” in the aftermath of the earthquake

Michael Savage / The Guardian: The BBC launches BBC News Burmese in Myanmar on a satellite video channel formerly used by VOA, citing an “audience in need” in the aftermath of the earthquake  —  Corporation responds to ‘urgent need’ following earthquake by taking over Voice of America's former channel

BBC News Burmese takes to satellite after Myanmar earthquake

BBC World Service has taken capacity on the Thaicom 6 satellite previously used by VOA to deliver BBC News Burmese video content in the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake. The four-month contract will deliver BBC News Burmese TV and audio programming to Myanmar, Thailand, and the wider region. An on-screen QR code will also direct viewers to the service’s website, bbc.com/burmese. BBC News Global Director and Deputy CEO, Jonathan Munro, said: “…