Myanmar’s COVID-19 recovery gets an EU boost

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Myanmar’s COVID-19 recovery gets an EU boost

On July 1 2020, the European Union (EU) and six of its member governments announced a moratorium on debt repayments due from Myanmar. The agreement allows Myanmar to ‘focus efforts on economic recovery from COVID-19’ […]

PPE tariff reform key to battling COVID-19 in Asean

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PPE tariff reform key to battling COVID-19 in Asean

The Special Asean Summit (SAS) on April 14 emphasised the need for a collective response to COVID-19 that involves keeping the regional bloc’s markets open to trade. As Asean member states deploy all possible instruments […]

COVID-19: the time to act on food security is now

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COVID-19: the time to act on food security is now

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food and nutrition throughout the region mean urgent planning and action is needed to avoid higher food prices, decreased nutrition, and reduced food security. COVID-19 has captured the […]