News and Information

Portugal's business confidence sinks in May, glimmers of recovery

Reuters
29 May 2020
  Portugal

Portugal revises first-quarter GDP contraction to 3.8%

Reuters
29 May 2020
  Portugal

France to reopen cafes, bars and restaurants

BBC News
28 May 2020
  France

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

ABC News
28 May 2020
  Australia

Return to schools did not worsen COVID-19 outbreak in Denmark

Reuters
28 May 2020
  Denmark

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

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

Denmark faces less economic pain than EU after fast lockdown

The Telegraph
26 May 2020
  Denmark

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

Xinhuanet
26 May 2020
  Samoa

France announces €8bn rescue plan for car industry

BBC News
26 May 2020
  France

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

Portugal prepares to welcome back tourists, says no compulsory quarantine for those flying in

Money Control
24 May 2020
  Portugal

‘Frugal four’ propose ‘loans for loans’ approach to coronavirus recovery fund

Politico
23 May 2020
  European Union

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

Portugal ready to welcome back tourists, says government

Reuters
22 May 2020
  Portugal

Covid-19 tax measures in Portugal

Bloomberg Tax
22 May 2020
  Portugal

Denmark speeds up reopening as virus spread slows

Jakarta Post
22 May 2020
  Denmark