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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

Step closer to recovery funds: Technical Support Instrument agreed

European Parliament
15 Dec 2020
  European Union

Singapore to enter phase 3 on Dec 28: Groups of 8 to be allowed for social gatherings

The Straits Times
15 Dec 2020
  Singapore

ADB to help prevent and control COVID-19 by strengthening WASH+H approach in projects

ADB
15 Dec 2020
  Global

Commission launches Re-open EU mobile app with regular updates on coronavirus health, safety and travel measures across Europe

European Commission
14 Dec 2020
  European Union