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Denmark changes face mask guidelines: now advised on busy public transport

The Local dk
31 Jul 2020
  Denmark

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City close non-essential businesses as coronavirus cases spike in Danang

The Straits Times
31 Jul 2020
  Viet Nam

Vietnam reports first coronavirus death after months of successful curbs

Reuters
31 Jul 2020
  Viet Nam

COVID-19 prevention measures remain, shuttle flights suspended

Vientiane Times
31 Jul 2020
  Lao PDR

Dining-in is back on the menu as Hong Kong government U-turns on ban

The Straits Times
30 Jul 2020
  Hong Kong, China

China to dole out financial aid to jobless due to virus epidemic

China Daily
30 Jul 2020
  People's Republic of China

S. Korea, US extend $60b currency swap deal by 6 months amid pandemic

Inquirer.net
30 Jul 2020
  Republic of Korea;   United States

Australians likely to withdraw $30 billion from pensions to weather coronavirus

Reuters
30 Jul 2020
  Australia

Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

BBC News
29 Jul 2020
  Hong Kong, China

Philippines moves closer to taxing tech giants

Reuters
29 Jul 2020
  Philippines

Myanmar takes US$250 M loan from ADB for COVID-19 relief

The Irrawaddy
29 Jul 2020
  Myanmar

Government approves phased reopening of schools, kindergartens

Montsame
29 Jul 2020
  Mongolia

APRA loosens curbs on bank dividends, but caps payouts

The Sydney Morning Herald
29 Jul 2020
  Australia

Dominguez: Aid for struggling airlines under study

Inquirer.net
29 Jul 2020
  Philippines

Indonesia launches $7 billion loan guarantee scheme for 'priority' companies

Reuters
29 Jul 2020
  Indonesia

PM: SMEs hit by Covid-19 given option to pay interests, extend loan duration

Malay Mail
29 Jul 2020
  Malaysia

PM Muhyiddin: Govt agrees to three-month loan moratorium extension, but only for the jobless

Malay Mail
29 Jul 2020
  Malaysia

BSP eases credit curbs for banks providing bond market liquidity

Inquirer.net
28 Jul 2020
  Philippines

China to cut broadband fees for companies by an average 15%

Reuters
28 Jul 2020
  People's Republic of China

Senate ends stimulus impasse with Bayanihan II passage

Philstar
28 Jul 2020
  Philippines