ANI
31 Mar 2025, 21:41 GMT+10
Tokyo [Japan], March 31 (ANI /WAM): Japan has dispatched an expert assessment team to Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Friday, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale.
The mission was organised through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
According to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the five-member team includes JICA personnel and medical staff. Their primary role is to assess the needs and security conditions on the ground and to coordinate the potential deployment of a Japanese disaster relief team.
In parallel, the Japanese government, through JICA, has begun preparing emergency aid supplies, including food, water, and medical items, to support those affected by the disaster. (ANI/ WAM)
Get a daily dose of Japan Herald news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Japan Herald.
More InformationTOKYO, Japan: This week, Japan's cherry blossom season officially began as experts confirmed the first blooms in Tokyo. A specialist...
BEIJING, China: As global tech firms navigate rising geopolitical tensions, China has extended a warm signal to Apple, one of its most...
WASHINGTON, D.C.:/SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Group is set to dramatically expand its U.S. footprint, with a US$20 billion investment that...
Saint John's [Antigua], March 31 (ANI): As the West Indies Senior Men's team prepares for a new chapter, Cricket West Indies (CWI)...
Tokyo [Japan], March 31 (ANI /WAM): Japan has dispatched an expert assessment team to Myanmar following the devastating earthquake...
While still hypothetical, a Moscow-Washington deal to restore the gas pipeline would reshape energy diplomacy and bring new challenges...
BERLIN/DETROIT: Automakers worldwide are bracing for the impact of sweeping new U.S. tariffs that could reshape global vehicle production...
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina: Dollar Tree is cutting ties with its struggling Family Dollar chain in a US$1 billion deal that marks the...
SHANGHAI, China: As global demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, China's BYD is looking to double its overseas sales to over...
ANDOVER, Massachusetts: As artificial intelligence drives up energy demand across the United States, Schneider Electric is making a...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. consumer confidence continued to drop in 2025, hitting its lowest level in 12 years as more Americans worry...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Alphabet's self-driving division Waymo is preparing to expand its driverless ride-hailing footprint to the heart...