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Malaysia’s three main economic sectors recovering, says Mustapa
- July 18, 2020
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No CommentsTHE country’s three main economic sectors, namely manufacturing, construction and agriculture that have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, have gradually recovered, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mustapa Mohamed. He said even
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Myanmar’s Garment Sector Facing Implosion as Orders Slump with COVID-19
- July 15, 2020
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Myanmar’s CMP (cut, make and pack) garment factories are struggling due to the lack of orders from the European Union, the major market. In Jan 20, the majority of clothing factories were forced to stop
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Thailand: Somkid, 4 other Cabinet members resign
- July 15, 2020
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Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak and four other Cabinet members tendered their resignations on 15 Jul 20 after mounting pressure from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) since the party’s leadership reshuffle. The prime minister told
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The Philippines: Metro Manila to remain under GCQ; MECQ over Cebu City
- July 15, 2020
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For two more weeks starting 16 Jul 20, the National Capital Region will remain under general community quarantine while Cebu City loosens restrictions to modified enhanced community quarantine. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, who made the
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Thailand: BoT predicts two-year recovery path
- July 15, 2020
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Thailand’s economy is expected to take two years to fully recuperate, assuming there is widespread administration of a coronavirus vaccine, says the Bank of Thailand’s chief. “The intermittent outbreaks are also accounted for under the