News and Information

Germany supports struggling restaurants by slashing their VAT

Reuters
28 May 2020
  Germany

Myanmar to reopen schools in July with strict guidelines

New Straits Times
28 May 2020
  Myanmar

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

The Irrawaddy
28 May 2020
  Myanmar

Russia to stop counting asymptomatic Coronavirus cases, deaths – Health Ministry

The Moscow Times
28 May 2020
  Russian Federation

ADB and UNICEF provide aid to Kyrgyzstan to fight COVID-19

Kabar
28 May 2020
  Kyrgyz Republic

Government extends public health emergency till June 29

The Edition
28 May 2020
  Maldives

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

Reuters
28 May 2020
  Denmark

Iran unveils four mega projects to boost digital economy

IFP News
28 May 2020
  Islamic Republic of Iran

South Africa plans $20.5 billion of public works to spur economy

CGTN
28 May 2020
  South Africa

Netherlands clarifies COVID-19 VAT concessions

Tax-News
28 May 2020
  Netherlands

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

Brisbane Times
28 May 2020
  Australia;   Pacific

Maldives gears up to ease lockdown restrictions, first phase to last 4 weeks

The Edition
28 May 2020
  Maldives

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

China pledges largest-ever economic rescue package to save jobs and livelihoods amid coronavirus

South China Morning Post
28 May 2020
  People's Republic of China

Alert Level 2 changes confirmed for Friday 29 May

New Zealand Government
28 May 2020
  New Zealand

Fed's Bullard: Expanded unemployment pay not appropriate as recovery takes hold

Reuters
28 May 2020
  United States

Budget swings to deficit in April

Business World
28 May 2020
  Philippines

South Korea cuts rates, flags worst year for economy since 1998

Reuters
28 May 2020
  Republic of Korea

Bank of Mexico sees economy shrinking up to 8.8%, outlook hazy

Reuters
28 May 2020
  Mexico

Turkey holding swap talks with several countries: Finance Minister

Reuters
28 May 2020
  Turkey