Cathay Financial Holdings donates 100 million Myanmar Kyat to assist with the post-earthquake reconstruction in Myanmar.
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Recently, a strong earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale struck central Myanmar, resulting in significant casualties and disaster losses. Cathay Financial Holding, embodying a spirit of compassion, announced a donation of 100 million Myanmar kyats to support post-disaster relief and reconstruction, helping affected communities regain their lives as soon as possible. Cathay United Bank has activated its emergency response mechanism in the area, confirming the safety of employees and customers while providing financial support such as assistance with basic transactions and emergency fund disbursement. If customers are unable to use banking services due to the disaster, they can contact the bank for assistance through various channels. Cathay Financial Holding continues to monitor global disasters and is ready to provide assistance at any time. For related service inquiries, please call the toll-free hotline or contact the local branch.
A strong earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale recently struck central Myanmar, resulting in severe casualties and property damage to local residents. Cathay Financial Holdings, adhering to the belief of "When others are hungry, we feel hungry; when others are drowning, we feel drowning," announced on the 4th that it would donate 100 million kyats, hoping to support Myanmar's post-disaster relief and reconstruction efforts through practical action, helping affected people rebuild their homes and restore normalcy in their lives during this difficult period.
Cathay Financial Holdings' subsidiary, Cathay United Bank, has a branch in Yangon and has been operating locally for many years, establishing deep relationships with customers and the community. Following the disaster, Cathay United Bank promptly activated its emergency response mechanism to confirm the safety of local employees and customers through various communication channels and initiated care actions. Most of the customers served by Cathay United Bank in Myanmar are Taiwanese businesspeople, primarily located in areas that were less severely affected by the disaster, and the overall transaction and operational status of the bank remains normal.
To ensure that customers can still receive timely and comprehensive financial support in special circumstances, Cathay United Bank's Yangon branch has activated an emergency support mechanism, providing services including assistance with basic financial transactions, emergency fund transfer consultations, and reissuance of lost documents. If local customers are unable to use banking services normally due to the disaster, they can seek assistance from service personnel via phone, email, or by visiting the branch to meet urgent financial needs.
Cathay United Bank continues to closely monitor the situation in the disaster area and adjust its support measures based on actual needs, working hand in hand with local residents to get through this challenging time. Cathay Financial Holdings consistently cares about the safety and well-being of people around the world, and in the face of major disasters, has always extended a helping hand at the first opportunity, providing the necessary resources for reconstruction, and expressing the deepest respect to all those involved in disaster relief and medical assistance.
In response to the significant impact of this earthquake in Myanmar, Cathay Financial Holdings, together with Cathay United Bank, acts with tangible measures, aiming to bring warm support and stable power to the people in the disaster area. Cathay has promptly initiated care and support mechanisms, and related service inquiries can be directed to the following contacts:
- Cathay United Bank toll-free hotline: 0800-818-001 (Mobile: 02-2383-1000)
- Cathay United Bank Yangon branch: +95-1-9253386
- Cathay United Bank Bangkok office: +66-2-258-6155