News and Information

Could a social impact bond work to fund SA's Covid-19 interventions?

fin24
24 May 2020
  South Africa

Planned Egypt ‘coronavirus tax’ sparks online criticism

The News
24 May 2020
  Arab Republic of Egypt

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

COVID-19 impact: Saudi banks’ credit profiles to weaken

Gulf News
23 May 2020
  Saudi Arabia

South Africa has limited firepower to battle economic crisis

The National
23 May 2020
  South Africa

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

Politico
23 May 2020
  European Union

Argentina, creditors get ready to resume debt talks after ninth sovereign default

Reuters
23 May 2020
  Argentina

Argentina in default but creditor negotiations continue

Rappler
23 May 2020
  Argentina

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

Relief Web
23 May 2020
  United States;   Uzbekistan

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

The Sun News Online
23 May 2020
  Switzerland;   United Kingdom

UK to introduce quarantine for international arrivals from June 8

Aljazeera
23 May 2020
  United Kingdom

U.S. plans massive coronavirus vaccine testing effort to meet year-end deadline

Reuters
23 May 2020
  United States

Australia's stimulus not as big as thought

9 News
23 May 2020
  Australia

Luxembourg pledges 3 million euros for Covid-19 response

Vientiane Times
23 May 2020
  Lao PDR;   Luxembourg

Nigeria vs Coronavirus: Cutting naira’s umbilical dependence on oil

The Africa report
23 May 2020
  Nigeria

Canadian retail sales have plunged by about one-quarter over the past two months

Financial Post
22 May 2020
  Canada