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Nepal PM assures testing 2% population for coronavirus

Online Khabar
25 May 2020
  Nepal

Manufacturers' sentiment hits lowest level since early 2009

25 May 2020
  Taipei,China

China donates masks, protective suits, gloves, & $50,000 to the FSM’s COVID-19 response

FSM National Government
24 May 2020
  Federated States of Micronesia;   People's Republic of China

Sri Lanka seeks USD 1.1 billion currency swap facility from India amidst depleting forex reserves

The Economic Times
24 May 2020
  India;   Sri Lanka

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

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

Action will be taken if relief loan agreement is violated, warns ministry

Avas
24 May 2020
  Maldives

China’s five-year plan to focus on independence as US decoupling threat grows

South China Morning Post
24 May 2020
  People's Republic of China

Two sessions: no hard target but ‘growth still vital’ to China’s economy and goals

South China Morning Post
24 May 2020
  People's Republic of China

S. Korea: Long-term visa holders must have medical examinations before returning

The Star
23 May 2020
  Republic of Korea

Extend loans without fear of 3Cs: FM

The Hindu
23 May 2020
  India

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

Politico
23 May 2020
  European Union

Mongolia requests for Remdesivir used COVID treatment from Indian companies

WION
22 May 2020
  India;   Mongolia

Online cash transfers for fishermen: A historical change

Avas
22 May 2020
  Maldives

Europe mobilising over 334m euro for fight against Covid-19 in Bangladesh

Eleven
22 May 2020
  Bangladesh;   European Union

Nepal town is model for COVID-19 preparedness

Nepali Times
22 May 2020
  Nepal

China GDP: Economy facing perilous challenges even after Beijing abandons 2020 growth target

South China Morning Post
22 May 2020
  People's Republic of China

China’s pandemic lifeline for small firms draws lukewarm response from business owners

South China Morning Post
22 May 2020
  People's Republic of China

Sri Lanka lifts import bans except for vehicles in COVID-19 economic recovery plan

News 1st
22 May 2020
  Sri Lanka

Committee recommends levying USD 8 'COVID-19 tax' on tourists

Sun Media Group
22 May 2020
  Maldives

EU provides Euro 3.5 million grant to boost Sri Lanka’s tourism industry

Opportunity Sri Lanka
22 May 2020
  European Union;   Sri Lanka