News and Information

Egyptian Cabinet announces new coronavirus measures for next 15 days

Egypt Independent
29 May 2020
  Arab Republic of Egypt

Coronavirus to 'dwarf' Australia's aid resources, forcing redirect of funding to health security, stability and economic recovery

ABC News
28 May 2020
  Australia

Iran unveils four mega projects to boost digital economy

IFP News
28 May 2020
  Islamic Republic of Iran

Australia's $4b aid program refocused to deal with COVID-19 recovery

Brisbane Times
28 May 2020
  Australia;   Pacific

Samoa Govt reveals details of planned 2020/21 budget

RNZ
28 May 2020
  Samoa

Egyptian government prepares new economic stimulus package

Arab News
28 May 2020
  Arab Republic of Egypt

ADB, UNICEF send medical supplies to help Pacific prepare for COVID-19

ADB
28 May 2020
  Pacific

U.S. Government provides additional $9.9 million to support COVID-19 efforts in the Pacific islands region

Relief Web
28 May 2020
  Pacific

Pacific islands threatened by COVID-19

IMF
27 May 2020
  Pacific

Samoan gov't unveils 2nd stimulus package to help fight COVID-19

Xinhuanet
26 May 2020
  Samoa

Iran’s trade body says all businesses to resume starting Tuesday

BNN Bloomberg
25 May 2020
  Islamic Republic of Iran

China donates masks, protective suits, gloves, & $50,000 to the FSM’s COVID-19 response

FSM National Government
24 May 2020
  Federated States of Micronesia;   People's Republic of China

Egypt’s unemployment rate 9.2% in April due to coronavirus: Minister

Egypt Independent
24 May 2020
  Arab Republic of Egypt

Planned Egypt ‘coronavirus tax’ sparks online criticism

The News
24 May 2020
  Arab Republic of Egypt

COVID-19 multi-sector response plan - Papua New Guinea disaster management team (as of 21 May 2020)

Relief Web
22 May 2020
  Papua New Guinea

Pacific islands urged to retune post-pandemic for new economic age

Reuters
21 May 2020
  Pacific

Banned travel due to COVID-19 could see millions of Pacific workers slide into poverty: Report

Global Citizen
21 May 2020
  Pacific

Australia spends $100m in 'quick financial support' for Pacific countries hit by cyclone and pandemic

ABC News
20 May 2020
  Australia;   Pacific

Solomon Islands starts lockdown to curb COVID-19 spread

Xinhuanet
20 May 2020
  Solomon Islands

Kiribati sets sights on overcoming hurdles to e-commerce

UNCTAD
20 May 2020
  Kiribati