Rebuilding Kathmandu: A Stronger Future Begins Now
The recent fires and unrest in Kathmandu have left behind significant destruction, damaging historic government buildings like Singha
Issues Brief: An Outlook on Landslides in Indonesia
Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelagic state with over 17,500 islands and 81,000 kilometers of coastline, is renowned for its diverse geography and significant population of over 273 million. As one of the most tectonically active regions due to its location at the convergence of the Pacific, Eurasian, and Australian plates, Indonesia is highly disaster-prone, facing frequent events like tsunamis, floods, and landslides. Urban development and population density exacerbate the risk of natural disasters, especially landslides, which are common in regions like Sumatera, Java, and Sulawesi. Despite the availability of hazard maps, effective disaster management remains a challenge, emphasizing the need for improved planning and education.
Tallest Building in Malaysia Nearly Complete
Construction on Southeast Asia’s tallest building, the Exchange 106 skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is in its final
Where’s Kit? – Yangon, Myanmar
Yangon, Myanmar – We are driving up to a destroyed water pipeline on a bumpy, 200-year-old, British-made highway. I am
Feasible Seismic Strengthening – Myanmar
Thailand PBS interview on 9,000 building assessment in Thailand
Senior Engineer Elizabeth Kenyon from Miyamoto International, Thailand Ltd. weighs in on the Thai PBS television interview as to
Thailand PBS interview on Seismic risk in Thailand
While at the conference Dr. Miyamoto was part of an interview at the Centara Grand held by Ms.
Thailand PBS interview on 9,000 building assessment in Thailand
Senior Engineer Elizabeth Kenyon from Miyamoto International, Thailand Ltd. weighs in on the Thai PBS television interview as to
Thailand TV – Dr. Kit Miyamoto Speaks in Thailand about School Safety
Dr. Kit Miyamoto appears on Thai television report to discuss seismic risk in Thailand and steps to be