News and Information

Japan PM Suga says coronavirus vaccinations to begin middle of next week

Reuters
10 Feb 2021
  Japan

Minister McGrath seeks views on Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan

Merrion Street
09 Feb 2021
  Ireland

Berlin earmarks 9 billion euros to buy COVID-19 shots for Europeans

Reuters
09 Feb 2021
  Germany

ADB think tank: PH MSMEs need targeted support to survive prolonged pandemic

Inquirer.net
09 Feb 2021
  Philippines

Palace lukewarm on Bayanihan III; funds limited

Business World
09 Feb 2021
  Philippines

All schools in the island for all grades will open from March 15

Colombo Page
09 Feb 2021
  Sri Lanka

Tighter Covid-19 measures for travellers from Viet Nam, business travel pass holders entering Singapore

The Straits Times
09 Feb 2021
  Singapore;   Viet Nam

EU finalises second deal with Pfizer for 300 million vaccine doses

Reuters
09 Feb 2021
  European Union

Restrictions on long-distance public transport

Ministry of Social Affairs , Ministry of Infrastructure
09 Feb 2021
  Sweden

UPDATE 1-Indonesia c.bank sees room for rate cuts amid slower than expected recovery

Reuters
09 Feb 2021
  Indonesia

Azerbaijan starts mass COVID-19 vaccinations

Eurasianet
09 Feb 2021
  Azerbaijan

Japan minister: EU approved first shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Japan

Reuters
09 Feb 2021
  Japan

Pakistan approves Russia's Sputnik-V COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Reuters
09 Feb 2021
  Pakistan

Free PPE for unpaid carers

GOV.UK
09 Feb 2021
  United Kingdom

Government to introduce tougher measures and enforcement rules for quarantined passengers

GOV.UK
09 Feb 2021
  United Kingdom

IMF urges Russia to cut interest rates in 2021

Reuters
09 Feb 2021
  Russian Federation

Spain aims to outline new solvency scheme for smaller firms within weeks -sources

Reuters
09 Feb 2021
  Spain

Economic recovery, firming renminbi fuel cash inflow

China Daily
09 Feb 2021
  People's Republic of China

Ismail Sabri: More retail businesses allowed to open from tomorrow

Malay Mail
09 Feb 2021
  Malaysia

South Africa to start Covid-19 vaccinations with Johnson & Johnson doses

The Straits Times
09 Feb 2021
  South Africa