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US-China contestation deepens, spelling difficulties for Asia; Political after-shocks from Covid-19 loom large
- May 31, 2021
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- Category: Centennial Asia Insights
No CommentsHighlights from the CAA Weekly Table: Asian economies face more challenges to growth as COVID infections and inflationary pressures rise. Policy is constrained but as infections peak and global demand improves, these economies are likely
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India: Govt weighs fresh stimuli, relief package to soften Covid-19 blow
- May 26, 2021
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- Category: Daily News
The government has initiated discussions on the need for the next round of relief measures to soften the blow of the Covid-19 pandemic, as the severe second wave and near-Pan India lock-down have led to
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Thailand: Moderna jabs ready in 3Q21
- May 26, 2021
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- Category: Daily News
The vaccine manufactured by US-based Moderna will be available for private buyers in Thailand in 3Q21, according to the Private Hospital Association (PHA). The vaccination timeline has been brought forward and the price hospitals would
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Indonesia May Tax The Rich, Top Polluters for More State Revenue
- May 25, 2021
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- Category: Daily News
Indonesia seeks to cast a wider net to tax more high-income individuals and top polluters in a bid to replenish its state coffers. The finance ministry presented the proposals, which could be part of key
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India Plans Stimulus Package to Support Economic Growth
- May 25, 2021
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- Category: Daily News
India is preparing a stimulus package for sectors worst affected by a deadly coronavirus wave, aiming to support an economy struggling with a slew of localized lockdowns, people familiar with the matter said. The finance