News and Information

Argentine reserves drip out even as government tightens controls

Reuters
04 Jun 2020
  Argentina

Fears of 2nd virus wave grip Iran as new cases surge

Anadolu Agency
04 Jun 2020
  Islamic Republic of Iran

House approves P1.3-trillion stimulus bill on 3rd reading

Business World
04 Jun 2020
  Philippines

PHL, World Bank sign $500-M loan agreement

Business World
04 Jun 2020
  Philippines

House approves measure allowing transfer of bad loans to asset companies

Business World
04 Jun 2020
  Philippines

Labour ministry orders businesses to pay workers amid virus outbreak

Vientiane Times
04 Jun 2020
  Lao PDR

Senate OKs on 2nd reading ‘Bayanihan 2’ providing for P140-B standby fund for COVID-19 response

Inquirer.net
03 Jun 2020
  Philippines

BSP’s liquidity cushion for PH against pandemic tops P1 trillion

Inquirer.net
03 Jun 2020
  Philippines

Socso: Job losses in Malaysia increased by 42pc in Q1 due to Covid-19

Malay Mail
03 Jun 2020
  Malaysia

Russia to spend over $70b on virus recovery plan

The News
03 Jun 2020
  Russian Federation

French aid supports communities in distress build better lives

Vientiane Times
03 Jun 2020
  Lao PDR

Foreign ministry issues update on entry and exit rules

Vientiane Times
03 Jun 2020
  Lao PDR

COVID-19 financing pushes PH loans to new high of P8.6T

Inquirer.net
02 Jun 2020
  Philippines

Raising COVID-19 funds: PH can afford deficit up to only 9 percent of GDP

Inquirer.net
02 Jun 2020
  Philippines

Turkey, Russia agree to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Anadolu Agency
02 Jun 2020
  Russian Federation;   Turkey

Thailand OKs whopping 90% reduction in land, building tax for 2020

Inquirer.net
02 Jun 2020
  Thailand

Argentina to extend debt deadline, offer restructuring sweeteners

Aljazeera
02 Jun 2020
  Argentina

Saudi Arabia to inject $13.3bn capital into banking system

Verdict
02 Jun 2020
  Saudi Arabia

House passes P1.3-trillion stimulus bill on 2nd reading

Business World
02 Jun 2020
  Philippines

Businesses, government officials must abide by virus control measures

Vientiane Times
02 Jun 2020
  Lao PDR