Myanmar’s military says it can care for 15,000 patients at a coronavirus quarantine center in Naypyitaw.
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Over 60% of European-Run Firms in Myanmar Hurt by COVID-19: EuroCham Survey
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Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the EU Chamber of Commerce has urged the Myanmar government to cut red tape for importers and exporters and provide subsidies and tax breaks.
Advice from an Ex-Political Prisoner: How to Cope With COVID-19 Isolation
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Bo Kyi spent eight years in a Myanmar prison, including a year in solitary confinement, for political activism. He has some advice to help get us through our COVID-19 isolation.
Poor to Bear Brunt of Impact as COVID-19 Slows Myanmar’s Economy: World Bank
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The World Bank warns COVID-19 will slow Myanmar’s economic growth to 2-3% this fiscal year, with the poor, travel-related businesses and exporters hit the hardest.
All Homecoming Migrant Workers Must Stay in Quarantine Centers: Myanmar Govt
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After an imported COVID-19 case among a migrant returning from Thailand was detected, Myanmar imposes a mandatory quarantine on all migrant workers.
World Bank Warns Pandemic Will Hit Growth in Asia, China
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The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to see growth in developing Asian countries fall to -0.5% to 2.1% in 2020, harming poverty eradication efforts, the World Bank said.
Naypyitaw Health Bosses Hopeful COVID-19 Under Control in Myanmar’s Capital
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Naypyitaw has taken decisive steps to quarantine around 500 people, including a Swiss UN employee who tested positive for COVID-19.
Ex-Myanmar Minister’s Son Jailed for 30 Years After Drugs and Guns Bust
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An ex-sports minister’s son, Phyo Ko Ko Tint San, was caught with drugs, guns and fake security kit in 2017.
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Myanmar Govt Announces Loan Package for Coronavirus-Hit Businesses in Key Sectors
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Hotel and tour operators, garment and other manufacturing businesses, as well as SMEs hurt by COVID-19 can now apply for low-interest loans from the government.
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
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This week Myanmar’s authorities and food dealers moved to ensure staples arrived at reasonable prices amid the panic-buying that followed three COVID-19 confirmations.
Apartment Blocks Under Quarantine After Myanmar Finds Two More COVID-19 Cases
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Residents in Yangon and Mandalay apartment blocks where two coronavirus patients lived have been forced to stay indoors.
Myanmar Speaker Rejects Call to Summon Military-Majority Security Council to Address COVID-19
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Myanmar’s parliamentary speaker has rejected a proposal to summon the military-dominated National Defence and Security Council to address a possible COVID-19 outbreak.
Myanmar’s Central Bank Says Banking Will Continue Despite Coronavirus
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The Central Bank of Myanmar has promised that the nation’s banks will operate smoothly in “any situation”.
Myanmar Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates Another 1% to Aid Economy
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The Central Bank of Myanmar announced an additional 1 percent cut to interest rates, two weeks after announcing a 0.5 percent cut, as Myanmar’s economy slows due to COVID-19.
Advice from an Ex-Political Prisoner: How to Cope With COVID-19 Isolation
All Homecoming Migrant Workers Must Stay in Quarantine Centers: Myanmar Govt
Naypyitaw Health Bosses Hopeful COVID-19 Under Control in Myanmar’s Capital
Ex-Myanmar Minister’s Son Jailed for 30 Years After Drugs and Guns Bust
Myanmar Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates Another 1% to Aid Economy
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Myanmar Central Bank Cuts Rates, Business Circle Says Move Falls Short
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