Government of Nepal and World Bank sign $80 Million Rural Enterprise and Economic Development Project to strengthen Nepal’s agriculture sector and boost post-pandemic recovery

World Bank

21 Dec 2020

  Nepal

European neighbours restrict travel to Britain as new coronavirus strain spreads

The Straits Times

21 Dec 2020

  European Union;   United Kingdom

182 guesthouses reopen across Maldives: Ministry

The Edition

20 Dec 2020

  Maldives

Sri Lankans repatriating after the 26th do not require permission from Foreign Ministry

Colombo Page

20 Dec 2020

  Sri Lanka

Free Covid-19 vaccinations may be available in 2021

Vientiane Times

20 Dec 2020

  Lao PDR

Japan provides essential medical equipment to Laos to address the impact of COVID-19

Vientiane Times

20 Dec 2020

  Japan;   Lao PDR

EU recovery fund deal may get money flowing in summer

Politico

18 Dec 2020

  European Union

European Commission welcomes political agreement on future €79.5 billion for a new instrument to finance the EU external action and lead the global recovery through international partnerships

European Commission

18 Dec 2020

  European Union

Water security a top priority in COVID-19 recovery, says ADB report

ADB

18 Dec 2020

  Global

Festivals postponed amid Covid fears

Vientiane Times

18 Dec 2020

  Lao PDR

EU regions get additional 47.5 billion EUR to tackle local effects of COVID-19

European Parliament

16 Dec 2020

  European Union

ADB to scale up support for Philippines' infrastructure, health, job recovery in 2021–2023

ADB

16 Dec 2020

  Philippines

IMF chief says 62% of COVID-19 lending went to Latin America

Reuters

16 Dec 2020

  Global

Tourist visas now open for Ne

Nepali Times

16 Dec 2020

  Nepal

EU to help banks jettison loans soured by COVID to keep lending

Reuters

16 Dec 2020

  European Union

ECB eases COVID-19 crisis ban on dividends as outlook improves

Reuters

16 Dec 2020

  European Central Bank

Sri Lanka faces worst decline as debt crisis looms

ManilaStandard.net

16 Dec 2020

  Sri Lanka

Singapore to launch segregated lane for business travellers who will not need to be quarantined

The Straits Times

15 Dec 2020

  Singapore

ECB bond purchase budget a ceiling, not a target: Rehn

Reuters

15 Dec 2020

  European Central Bank

ECB to let banks pay out 15% of profits if they prove they can afford it

Reuters

15 Dec 2020

  European Central Bank