News and Information

Bill on temporary measures to reduce Covid-19 impact approved at policy stage

Malay Mail
24 Aug 2020
  Malaysia

What are Pacific governments spending on in response to COVID-19?

Devpolicy
24 Aug 2020
  Pacific

Thailand seeks safe way of reopening borders to boost economy hit by Covid-19

The Straits Times
23 Aug 2020
  Thailand

Siti Zailah: Single moms can reapply before Oct 31 if PENJANA aid applications unsuccessful

Malay Mail
23 Aug 2020
  Malaysia

Health Ministry moots extending RMCO beyond Aug 31

Malay Mail
23 Aug 2020
  Malaysia

P50 billion in loans await affected businesses

Philstar
22 Aug 2020
  Philippines

UN and DFID partner to support COVID-19 response and disaster preparedness and response in Nepal

United Nations
21 Aug 2020
  Nepal

ADB approves $250 million loan to support Myanmar's COVID-19 response

ADB
21 Aug 2020
  Myanmar

BSP keeps benchmark rates steady

Business World
21 Aug 2020
  Philippines

Thailand to extend virus emergency decree as protests swell

Nikkei Asian Review
20 Aug 2020
  Thailand

BSP allows banks to extend more home loans

Philstar
20 Aug 2020
  Philippines

EU funds new project to prevent and mitigate Covid-19

Vientiane Times
20 Aug 2020
  Lao PDR;   European Union

Samoa signs $1.5 million ADB grant to support response to Covid-19

ADB
20 Aug 2020
  Samoa

RM512.5m channelled to MOH to combat Covid-19, says finance minister

Malay Mail
19 Aug 2020
  Malaysia

USAID provides ventilators to Fiji, Kiribati, and Nauru to respond to COVID-19

US Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu
19 Aug 2020
  Fiji;   Kiribati;   Nauru

Singaporeans to get $320 million in tourism vouchers to boost sector

The Straits Times
18 Aug 2020
  Singapore

More focused assistance in new round of Covid-19 measures, but there will still be casualties

The Straits Times
18 Aug 2020
  Singapore

Gov’t steps-up border security: PM

Solomon Times
18 Aug 2020
  Solomon Islands

Singapore finance minister unveils $5.8 billion worth of virus support measures

Reuters
17 Aug 2020
  Singapore

DPM Heng announces $8 billion more in Covid-19 measures, extends Jobs Support Scheme

The Straits Times
17 Aug 2020
  Singapore