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Commission proposes to ease restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU while addressing variants through new ‘emergency brake' mechanism

European Commission
03 May 2021
  European Union

First batch of Sputnik V vaccine to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight

Colombo Page
03 May 2021
  Sri Lanka

Nepal to suspend international and domestic flights to contain spread of Covid

Mint
03 May 2021
  Nepal

Maldives’ ‘I’m Vaccinated’ tourism campaign to ensure visitor safety

The Indian Express
02 May 2021
  Maldives

Sri Lanka limits passenger arrivals for two weeks

Colombo Page
02 May 2021
  Sri Lanka

HPA restricts travel between islands, except within greater Male’ region

The Edition
02 May 2021
  Maldives

India cenbank announces measures to ensure orderly market conditions

Reuters
31 Aug 2020
  India

EU offers 400 million euros to WHO-led COVID-19 vaccine initiative

Reuters
31 Aug 2020
  European Union

Sri Lanka ready with short term plan to revive tourism

Xinhuanet
31 Aug 2020
  Sri Lanka

Nepal extends suspension on long-route transport, domestic flights until Sept 16

Online Khabar
31 Aug 2020
  Nepal

Nepal struggles with increasing COVID-19 cases; lowering recovery rate

Devdiscourse
30 Aug 2020
  Nepal

BML announces new moratorium on loans, extends initial deadline

The Edition
30 Aug 2020
  Maldives

Sri Lanka extends debt moratorium for Covid-19 hit tourism sector

Business Standard
29 Aug 2020
  Sri Lanka

AIIB approves loan to Bangladesh for COVID-19 response

Xinhuanet
28 Aug 2020
  Bangladesh

European nations beef up coronavirus measures to combat surge

The Straits Times
28 Aug 2020
  European Union

For all the debt, new Italy or Spain bonds may be hard to find

Reuters
28 Aug 2020
  European Union

Running on empty? Emerging markets burn through reserves fighting virus

Reuters
27 Aug 2020
  Global

SDFC extends repayment period for SME loans

The Edition
27 Aug 2020
  Maldives

Covid-19 impact: IFC provides financial support to MSMEs and farmers

Dhaka Tribune
27 Aug 2020
  Bangladesh

U.S. funded COVID-19 diagnostic kit donated to Sri Lanka

Colombo Page
25 Aug 2020
  Sri Lanka