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Polish Economy to Shrink in 2020 due to Pandemic
The Polish economy is on course to record its first recession in nearly three decades, with an expected contraction of 3.9 percent this year,...
SMEs, COVID-19 and impact investment for digitalization
“COVID-19 has put a lot of strain on our society and on economies around the globe. To help small and medium enterprises to continue...
Forging resilient regional supply chains and connectivity
Participation in global and regional supply chains has been one of the most reliable economic growth strategies, especially for developing countries in Asia and...
Harnessing Digital Technologies Can Help Philippines Overcome Impact of Pandemic
Rapid adoption of digital technologies can help the Philippines overcome the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, recover from the crisis, and achieve its vision...
Seafarers, the ‘collateral victims’ of measures to curb COVID-19
Highlighting an “unparalleled crisis” affecting hundreds of thousands of crew members and maritime workers reeling due to the impact of COVID-19, the UN has called on...
70 per cent of COVID cases located in just 10 countries
While COVID-19 has affected all countries, the pandemic is “uneven”, and it is estimated that 10 per cent of the global population may have...
The Essence of CPC in Chinese Media During COVID Pandemic
Ever since the Covid pandemic has taken shape, the Chinese Communist party and its tight grip on media hasn’t been seen in good light...
Innovation and Inclusivity in the Age of COVID-19: Southeast Asia’s Path to a Resilient Digital Economy
Today, we face one of the greatest challenges of our generation. In just a short span of time, the coronavirus pandemic has upended lives...
Learning lessons from COVID-19 in Myanmar
School closures in Myanmar resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have affected millions of students. The UN is working with the country’s authorities to ensure...
COVID-19 disrupting critical mental health services
The global pandemic has disrupted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of the countries it surveyed, underscoring the devastating impact of COVID-19...