Hanoi, March 30 -- Countries across the region and the world on March 30 swiftly launched emergency assistance measures for Myanmar following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that claimed more than 1,700 lives and left hundreds injured or missing. In an emergency virtual meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers on disaster relief efforts for Myanmar, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn announced an initial emergency aid package of 100,000 USD for the country. Vietnam dispatched an 80-member task force equipped with essential supplies, medical aid, six rescue dogs, and 60 tonnes of goods to assist Myanmar. Singapore also deployed an 80-member rescue team, including specialists in emergency response, medical aid, search an...