Thailand has slashed its benchmark interest rate to a record low as part of efforts to stimulate economic growth, which has been sluggish due to concerns over the coronavirus and a months-long delay to publishing the 2020 budget.
Thailand has slashed its benchmark interest rate to a record low as part of efforts to stimulate economic growth, which has been sluggish due to concerns over the coronavirus and a months-long delay to publishing the 2020 budget.
Papua New Guinea has stepped up efforts to improve government efficiency, outlining reforms aimed at improving the function of public services and increasing state transparency.
Up to 15m Malaysians will receive a one-time handout of RM30 ($7.30) under a new scheme designed to accelerate consumer and merchant adoption of digital payments.
Ghana has raised $3bn as part of a new eurobond issued on February 4. The issuance was almost five times oversubscribed and attracted around $14bn in bids.
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