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Malaysia’s Statistics Department foresees recession in the next four to six months

Malay Mail
29 May 2020
  Malaysia

PHL to open up economy as lockdown eases

Business World
29 May 2020
  Philippines

Lockdown measures loosened as Laos adopts new normal

The Laotian Times
29 May 2020
  Lao PDR

Iran unveils four mega projects to boost digital economy

IFP News
28 May 2020
  Islamic Republic of Iran

Hard road ahead for PH firms even as lockdown restrictions are eased

Inquirer.net
28 May 2020
  Philippines

Dr Noor Hisham: If Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases remain low, govt to decide June 9 whether schools, more social sectors will be allowed to reopen

Malay Mail
28 May 2020
  Malaysia

P2.2 trillion in losses: Cost of COVID-19 impact on PH economy

Inquirer.net
28 May 2020
  Philippines

World Bank approves US$500 million to help mitigate impact of COVID-19 pandemic

World Bank
28 May 2020
  Philippines

Philippines Inc. calls on Congress to urgently pass CREATE bill

Philstar
28 May 2020
  Philippines

China-led lender OKs $750M loan to PH for COVID-19 response

Inquirer.net
28 May 2020
  Philippines

ADB study maps supply chains for key products in COVID-19 response

ADB
28 May 2020
  Global

Myanmar to reopen schools in July with strict guidelines

New Straits Times
28 May 2020
  Myanmar

Budget swings to deficit in April

Business World
28 May 2020
  Philippines

Debt relief plans for world's poor countries inch forward

Reuters
28 May 2020
  Global

Myanmar govt borrows US$925 M from Central Bank to cover deficit

The Irrawaddy
28 May 2020
  Myanmar

European Commission proposes €750B EU recovery package

Politico
27 May 2020
  European Union

Central bank reiterates need for soft approach to borrowers

Khmer Times
27 May 2020
  Cambodia

Myanmar receives approval to seek funds from IMF, JICA

Myanmar Times
27 May 2020
  Myanmar

EU lays out costly rescue for squabbling bloc

Reuters
27 May 2020
  European Union

Government confirms allowances transferred

Khmer Times
27 May 2020
  Cambodia