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Singapore and Vietnam to work on pacts to boost digital economy
Singapore: Singapore and Vietnam have given their consents to speed up the formation process. For joint working gatherings…
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Singapore and Vietnam Agree to Accelerate Digital Economy Cooperation Amid Pandemic Recovery Pl
Singapore and Vietnam Agree to Accelerate Digital Economy Cooperation Amid Pandemic Recovery Plans Singapore and Vietnam have reached…
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Singapore economy grows 1.3% in Q1 but no change to GDP forecast for 2021
Singapore: The economy of Singapore has been observed to increase at a much faster pace during the first…
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The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything
Corona has become the biggest conqueror that has taken over countries after countries and caused severe fluctuations in…
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Global Supply Chains Face Unprecedented Disruption as Pandemic Alters Consumption Patterns
Global Supply Chains Face Unprecedented Disruption as Pandemic Alters Consumption Patterns The global economy has entered a period…
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Japan Approves $989B Stimulus, 20% of GDP
Japan, April 7, 2020 — cyberinktimes.com — Japan’s economy is roughly the size of a small continent’s. And…
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Japan rolls out $1 trillion stimulus package to soften coronavirus impact
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on Monday a nearly $1 trillion in stimulus to protect its economy…
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Countries Impose Export Bans on Medical Supplies
On April 6, 2020, several countries imposed export bans on medical supplies, including face masks, thermometers, and protective…
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Australia Unveils $79 Billion Wage Subsidy to Support Struggling Workers
Announced on March 31, 2020, Australia’s $79.85 billion wage subsidy program offers a lifeline not only to businesses…
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Global Leaders Unite in Criticism of China’s Coronavirus Response
On 30 March 2020 a wave of coordinated rebuke aimed at Beijing reached a peak, reflecting weeks of…
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“Coronavirus is China’s fault,” say global officials
President Donald Trump, senior members of his Cabinet, and allied lawmakers in Brazil and Britain said on 30…
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India Imposes World’s Largest Lockdown to Combat Coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic spread across the globe, Indians observed the crisis unfolding in other nations—Italy’s healthcare system…
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India imposes world’s largest coronavirus lockdown
On March 24, 2020, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a complete lockdown of the entire country, effective…
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Malaysia Imposes Sudden Nationwide Lockdown on 32 Million Citizens
On March 18, 2020, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin issued an order requiring all 32 million Malaysian citizens to…
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Malaysians brace for economic and social impacts of lockdown
Malaysia, March 18, 2020 — infopulsetoday.com — On March 18, 2020, the Malaysian government implemented a strict nationwide…
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Japan, South Korea Resume Talks After 16-Hour Session
Tokyo, March 17, 2020 — cybernewschronicle.com — Sixteen hours. That is how long Japan and South Korea’s trade…
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Japan and South Korea Hold Talks to Resolve Trade Dispute
On 17 March 2020, Japan and South Korea announced that they would keep negotiating a trade dispute that…
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Australia Unveils $11.4 Billion Stimulus Package Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
On 12 March 2020, as Australia recorded 136 COVID‑19 cases and three fatalities, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced…
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Italy closes majority of businesses as coronavirus cases mount
All restaurants, bars, and non-essential company shops in Italy are forced by the government to shut operations following…
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Macau’s Economy Exposed by Coronavirus Shutdown in February 2020
On 5 February 2020 the Macau government ordered a complete cessation of commercial activity, including the city’s famed…
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IMF and World Bank Offer Loans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Crisis
Governments around the world are now confronting the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, and the International Monetary…
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IMF and World Bank Ready to Lend for Coronavirus Response
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India Surpasses Britain and France in Global Economic Rankings Suddenly
On February 19, 2020, the U.S. research group World Population Review released data showing India has become the…
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Taipei Threatens Manila Over Taiwanese Traveler Entry Ban Dispute
On 14 February, Taiwan’s government warned it would take unspecified retaliatory action if the Philippines does not reverse…
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