News and Information

COVID-19 lockdown extended until June 14; flights suspended till June 30

The Himalayan Times
30 May 2020
  Nepal

Nepal focuses on health spending to fight COVID-19 in annual budget

Reuters
29 May 2020
  Nepal

France to reopen cafes, bars and restaurants

BBC News
28 May 2020
  France

Nepal budget 2020/21: Seven things you should know

Online Khabar
28 May 2020
  Nepal

Nepal unveils COVID-19 budget

Nepali Times
28 May 2020
  Nepal

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

Reuters
28 May 2020
  Denmark

Denmark faces less economic pain than EU after fast lockdown

The Telegraph
26 May 2020
  Denmark

France announces €8bn rescue plan for car industry

BBC News
26 May 2020
  France

International Finance Corporation to wait for right market condition to issue Nepali currency bonds in offshore markets

The Kathmandu Post
26 May 2020
  Nepal

ADB approves $250 million support for Nepal's COVID-19 response

ADB
26 May 2020
  Nepal

Nepal PM assures testing 2% population for coronavirus

Online Khabar
25 May 2020
  Nepal

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

Politico
23 May 2020
  European Union

Nepal town is model for COVID-19 preparedness

Nepali Times
22 May 2020
  Nepal

Denmark speeds up reopening as virus spread slows

Jakarta Post
22 May 2020
  Denmark

Indo-Bhutan or Indo-Nepal border continuing with tight restriction even in the 4th part of lockdown

The Economic Times
19 May 2020
  Bhutan;   India;   Nepal

How lockdown is being lifted across Europe

BBC News
19 May 2020
  Other ADB Members;   Other Economies

A crisis with opportunity for Nepal

Policy Forum
19 May 2020
  Nepal

Germany, France propose virus recovery fund for EU economy

US News
18 May 2020
  France;   Germany;   European Union

Nepal Tourism Board seeks Rs 20 billion fund to pay furloughed workers

The Kathmandu Post
18 May 2020
  Nepal

Fast in, first out: Denmark leads lockdown exit

Manila Bulletin
18 May 2020
  Denmark