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Recession looms as economy reopens

BBC News
04 Jun 2020
  India

Belgium to reopen businesses on June 8, borders on June 15

Reuters
03 Jun 2020
  Belgium

Australia set for first recession in three decades

BBC News
03 Jun 2020
  Australia

ADB, ESCAP discuss stepping up cooperation to help Asia and Pacific in addressing COVID-19 crisis

ADB
03 Jun 2020
  Global

Indian economy to contract 10% this fiscal: Subhash Chandra Garg

The Economic Times
03 Jun 2020
  India

World Bank approves $100 million to improve Nepal’s electricity, boost COVID-19 recovery

World Bank
02 Jun 2020
  Nepal

ADB expands trade finance program to support Bangladesh private sector

Xinhuanet
02 Jun 2020
  Bangladesh

Go below zero: RBA urged to take rates negative for economic boost

The Sydney Morning Herald
02 Jun 2020
  Australia

RBA keeps interest rates on hold at record-low 0.25 per cent as economy reopens

9 News
02 Jun 2020
  Australia

Govt. spending on COVID-19 efforts rises to MVR 892 million

Sun Media Group
02 Jun 2020
  Maldives

Asia leads rally as emerging markets raise dollar debt

Business World
02 Jun 2020
  Global

ADB, JICA to strengthen collaboration to help Asia in fight against COVID-19

ADB
02 Jun 2020
  Global

Nepal, ADB Sign $250 Million Loan for Nepal’s COVID-19 Response

Ministry of Finance, Government of Nepal
01 Jun 2020
  Nepal

Bank of India sees impact on recoveries, profitability due to COVID-19

Business Insider
01 Jun 2020
  India

Global remittances could fall by $100 billion in 2020, says Citi

Reuters
01 Jun 2020
  Global

A COVID-19 debt shock in Asia?

East Asia Forum
01 Jun 2020
  Global

Indian bank cuts lending rate by 30 bps

The Times of India
01 Jun 2020
  India

Explained: What RBI’s extension of loan moratorium means

The Indian Express
01 Jun 2020
  India

Managing stimulus packages and banking sector liquidity

The Daily Star
01 Jun 2020
  Bangladesh

Australia relaxes lockdown further, intensifies economic recovery efforts

Reuters
01 Jun 2020
  Australia