News and Information

World Bank approves US$500 million to help mitigate impact of COVID-19 pandemic

World Bank
28 May 2020
  Philippines

Finland joins other Nordic countries in virtual tourism due to pandemic

The Barents Observer
28 May 2020
  Finland

Finland’s new-found commitment to the European project

International Politics and Society
28 May 2020
  Finland

Philippines Inc. calls on Congress to urgently pass CREATE bill

Philstar
28 May 2020
  Philippines

Hard road ahead for PH firms even as lockdown restrictions are eased

Inquirer.net
28 May 2020
  Philippines

P2.2 trillion in losses: Cost of COVID-19 impact on PH economy

Inquirer.net
28 May 2020
  Philippines

China-led lender OKs $750M loan to PH for COVID-19 response

Inquirer.net
28 May 2020
  Philippines

Myanmar to reopen schools in July with strict guidelines

New Straits Times
28 May 2020
  Myanmar

Myanmar govt borrows US$925 M from Central Bank to cover deficit

The Irrawaddy
28 May 2020
  Myanmar

Dr Noor Hisham: If Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases remain low, govt to decide June 9 whether schools, more social sectors will be allowed to reopen

Malay Mail
28 May 2020
  Malaysia

Budget swings to deficit in April

Business World
28 May 2020
  Philippines

Myanmar receives approval to seek funds from IMF, JICA

Myanmar Times
27 May 2020
  Myanmar

DBM sees only P130 billion in budget realignments for stimulus

Business World
27 May 2020
  Philippines

Central bank reiterates need for soft approach to borrowers

Khmer Times
27 May 2020
  Cambodia

Government confirms allowances transferred

Khmer Times
27 May 2020
  Cambodia

Myanmar tourism sector needs more govt support during COVID-19: New survey

The Irrawaddy
27 May 2020
  Myanmar

CREATE may do more harm than good, says economist

Inquirer.net
27 May 2020
  Philippines

PH Government eyes new taxes in 2021 to recover stimulus costs

Philstar
26 May 2020
  Philippines

Metro Manila mayors agree to recommend shift to GCQ on June 1

Inquirer.net
26 May 2020
  Philippines

Differing stimulus tack puts virus recovery plan into question

Philstar
26 May 2020
  Philippines