How Myanmar’s Devastating Earthquake Threatens to Leave a Lasting Economic Scar

How Myanmar’s devastating earthquake threatens to leave a lasting economic scar

The earthquake in central Myanmar poses serious risks to its fragile economy, with damages disrupting agriculture, trade and infrastructure. The devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar on 28 March caused widespread destruction in the Mandalay and Sagaing regions, as well as Naypyidaw Union Territory. By mid-April, the death toll had exceeded 3600, with more than 5000 injuries reported. […]

Myanmar: Military Leadership Prioritizes Its Survival Following Earthquake Aftermath

By Jan Servaes* BRUSSELS | 16 May 2025 (IDN) — The 28 March earthquake, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, has hit Myanmar hard. It was the strongest since 1912, with its epicenter in Mandalay, the country’s second-most populous city, the United States Geological Survey reported. The official death toll continues to rise. By the end of April, 3,800 people had been killed, 5,100 injured and 116 missing, according to the ASEAN Disaster Relief Coo…

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