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IMF: Cambodia to be fastest-growing economy in ASEAN by 2025
17/10/2020
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Cambodia will be the third-fastest growing economy in ASEAN next year and fastest growing economy in the region by 2025.
ASEAN ministers review implementation of economic initiatives
ASEAN ministers review implementation of economic initiatives
11:17 26/08/2020
Economic ministers from ASEAN member countries reviewed the implementation of economic initiatives in 2020 at a virtual meeting on August 25.
Japan, Laos to ease travelling restrictions from September
Japan, Laos to ease travelling restrictions from September
16:52 24/08/2020
Japan and Laos have agreed to resume travelling between the two nations for long-term residents from September, which has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cambodia, Japan to ease travel restrictions in September 2020
Cambodia, Japan to ease travel restrictions in September 2020
10:32 24/08/2020
Japan and Cambodia agreed on August 22 to reopen borders for expatriates, starting possibly from early September, on condition they observe a 14-day self-quarantine period and take other precautions against the novel coronavirus, Kyodo News reported.
ADB supports Philippines
ADB supports Philippines' financial inclusion reforms with USD300 million loan
10:28 24/08/2020
(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD300 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s efforts to boost inclusive growth by implementing reforms to expand Filipinos’ access to financial services, especially in unserved and underserved areas across the country.
Thailand records first COVID-19 case outside quarantine areas
Thailand records first COVID-19 case outside quarantine areas
10:53 20/08/2020
Thailand recorded the first COVID-19 case outside state quarantine areas on August 19, the 86th day without a domestic case in the country.
UNICEF: COVID-19 causes disruptions to child protection services in more than 100 countries
UNICEF: COVID-19 causes disruptions to child protection services in more than 100 countries
17:00 19/08/2020
(CPV) - Violence prevention and response services have been severely disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving children at increased risk of violence, exploitation and abuse, according to a global survey by UNICEF.
Building a better future for every child in East Asia and the Pacific, post COVID-19
Building a better future for every child in East Asia and the Pacific, post COVID-19
10:09 19/08/2020
(CPV) - UNICEF East Asia and Pacific issues on August 18th 2020, “Recover, Rebound, Reimagine - Building a better future for every child in East Asia and the Pacific, post COVID-19.”
Tackling the COVID-19 Youth Employment Crisis in Asia and the Pacific
Tackling the COVID-19 Youth Employment Crisis in Asia and the Pacific
17:08 18/08/2020
(CPV) - The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a massive disruption of economies and labour markets with disproportionate impacts on youth employment in Asia and the Pacific, says a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Thai economy sees biggest contraction in more than 20 years
Thai economy sees biggest contraction in more than 20 years
10:44 18/08/2020
The Thai economy contracted the most in more than two decades due to impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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