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Maldives doubles down on virus measures with new curfew amid second wave

The Edition
04 Aug 2020
  Maldives

Ministry of Tourism reduces rent fines for tourist facilities

The Edition
04 Aug 2020
  Maldives

Kathmandu airport reopens in 2 weeks

Nepali Times
03 Aug 2020
  Nepal

Nepal’s first successful COVID-19 plasma therapy

Nepali Times
03 Aug 2020
  Nepal

India's central bank likely to cut rates despite inflation risk

Reuters
03 Aug 2020
  India

Bank of India likely to raise Rs 7,000-8000 crore

Economic Times
03 Aug 2020
  India

Australia donates PPE worth MVR 1.8 million to Maldives

The Edition
02 Aug 2020
  Australia;   Maldives

WB okays $202 million to increase food storage capacity in Bangladesh

The Financial Express
02 Aug 2020
  Bangladesh

Russia plans mass vaccination campaign in October

BBC News
01 Aug 2020
  Russian Federation

ADB approves $3 million grant to support Nepal against COVID-19

ADB
30 Jun 2020
  Nepal

Sri Lanka's Bank of Ceylon signs cooperation treaty with China Development Bank

Xinhuanet
30 Jun 2020
  Sri Lanka

Lockdown ‘Phase II’ to extend till July 22 in Nepal

The Himalayan Times
30 Jun 2020
  Nepal

Saudi economy contracts by 1% in Q1 amid oil price plunge

Reuters
30 Jun 2020
  Saudi Arabia

Nigeria to lift ban on interstate travels after weeks of COVID-19 restrictions

CGTN Africa
30 Jun 2020
  Nigeria

Maldives to reopen govt offices, resume business operations from July 1

The Edition
30 Jun 2020
  Maldives

India coronavirus numbers explained: Centre moves towards Unlock 2.0, states tighten lockdown

Indian Express
30 Jun 2020
  India

ADB approves $200 million loan to modernize power supply, distribution system in Nepal

ADB
29 Jun 2020
  Nepal

Sri Lanka to monetize billions of rupees of contractor bills

Economy Next
28 Jun 2020
  Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Central Bank implements a credit guarantee and interest subsidy scheme for businesses affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Colombo Page
28 Jun 2020
  Sri Lanka

With India yet to respond on debt freeze request, Sri Lanka turns to China

The Hindu
28 Jun 2020
  Sri Lanka