News and Information

Social Security Board approves financial compensation for insured workers

The Global New Light of Myanmar
29 May 2020
  Myanmar

World Bank suggests possible extra replenishment of IDA lending arm

Reuters
29 May 2020
  Global

PHL to open up economy as lockdown eases

Business World
29 May 2020
  Philippines

Bigger budget for infrastructure, health sectors eyed

Business World
29 May 2020
  Philippines

Advisory on protecting contact tracing information approved

The Star
29 May 2020
  Malaysia

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

World Bank
28 May 2020
  Philippines

ADB study maps supply chains for key products in COVID-19 response

ADB
28 May 2020
  Global

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

Debt relief plans for world's poor countries inch forward

Reuters
28 May 2020
  Global

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

The effects of COVID-19 on international labor markets: An update

Brookings
27 May 2020
  Global

Myanmar receives approval to seek funds from IMF, JICA

Myanmar Times
27 May 2020
  Myanmar

Lufthansa board rejects EU conditions on $10 billion bailout

Reuters
27 May 2020
  European Union;   Germany

DBM sees only P130 billion in budget realignments for stimulus

Business World
27 May 2020
  Philippines