News and Information

US announces US$3 mn support for Covid-19 response in Laos

Vientiane Times
25 May 2020
  Lao PDR

ADB approves $20 million to support Lao PDR's emergency response to COVID-19

ADB
25 May 2020
  Lao PDR

Armenia continues to reopen despite steady growth in new cases of COVID-19

OC Media
24 May 2020
  Armenia

Chinese medical experts arrive in Tajikistan to assist anti-epidemic efforts

Xinhuanet
24 May 2020
  People's Republic of China;   Tajikistan

Portugal prepares to welcome back tourists, says no compulsory quarantine for those flying in

Money Control
24 May 2020
  Portugal

Turkmenistan has established a Reserve monetary Fund

The Times Hub
24 May 2020
  Turkmenistan

The importance of public-private partnership (PPP) to fight against COVID-19

The Global New Light of Myanmar
24 May 2020
  Myanmar

Gov’t to give cash aid to 5 million more families

Inquirer.net
24 May 2020
  Philippines

Gov’t eases quarantine restrictions to help more businesses resume operations

Inquirer.net
24 May 2020
  Philippines

Commission approves €8 billion Austrian scheme to compensate companies for damage caused by coronavirus outbreak

European Commission
23 May 2020
  Austria

UK to require employers to pay 20-30% of furloughed wage cost - The Times

Financial Post
23 May 2020
  United Kingdom

Up to £15 million to support the Citizens Advice service during COVID-19 pandemic

GOV.UK
23 May 2020
  United Kingdom

Australia easing more COVID-19 control measures

VOA News
23 May 2020
  Australia

Uzbekistan becomes one of Tajikistan's top donor countries

Mena FN
23 May 2020
  Tajikistan;   Uzbekistan

Georgia ends state of emergency, curfew

China.org.cn
23 May 2020
  Georgia

‘Frugal four’ propose ‘loans for loans’ approach to coronavirus recovery fund

Politico
23 May 2020
  European Union

The United States announces additional funds for Uzbekistan's fight against COVID-19

Relief Web
23 May 2020
  United States;   Uzbekistan

DBM orders agencies to align P4.335-T 2021 cash budget to COVID-19 ‘new normal’

Inquirer.net
23 May 2020
  Philippines

UK, Swiss Govts make case for global action to protect money transfers

The Sun News Online
23 May 2020
  Switzerland;   United Kingdom

Cambodia plans electricity price cut to revive economy

The Cambodia Daily
23 May 2020
  Cambodia