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ADB sells $4.5 billion two-year global bonds in largest-ever single tranch
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], Apr 1 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has returned to the US dollar bond market with the pricing of a two-year global bond with a principal amount of 4.5 billion dollars, proceeds of which will be part of ADB's ordinary capital resources.
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Congress leader urges government to move ICJ against China, seek USD 22 bi
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], Mar 31 (ANI): Former union minister Ninong Ering has written a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and said the government should move International Court of Justice (ICJ) against China and seek compensation of USD 22 billion for the spread
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COVID-19 fallout: Singapore Airlines cut flights by 96%, Indian aviation s
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Singapore, Mar 30 (ANI): As many countries in the world are closing their borders, the COVID-19 outbreak has acutely impacted the travel industry, especially airlines witnessing the most notable casualties.
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Iran announces 21.3 bn COVID-19 relief package
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Mar 29 (ANI): Iran on Sunday introduced a 21.3 billion euro relief package to help the vulnerable families and the private sector hit by the coronavirus pandemic, according to Government spokesperson Ali Rabiei.
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Pak to seek USD 3.7 bn in loans to offset virus impact
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Mar 26 (ANI): Pakistan has decided to seek USD 3.7 billion additional financing from three multilateral creditors including another loan of USD 1.4 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to cope with the challenges faced due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Singapore unveils extra $33.4 billion funds to shield economy from coronav
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Singapore[Singapore], Mar 26 (Sputnik/ANI) - Singapore's Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on Thursday an additional stimulus package worth $33.4 billion to protect the economy from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Airlines may suffer $252 billion revenue loss due to COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Mar 25 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry.
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COVID-19 outbreak: BRICS New Development Bank approves nearly USD 1 bn loa
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Mar 20 (Sputnik/ANI): China is set to receive a loan worth RMB 7 billion (USD 989 million) from the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) in order to combat the epidemiological threat and economic disruption caused by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.
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A-Pac aviation industry in crisis, AAPA calls for immediate government act
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], Mar 19 (ANI): Asian airlines are facing revenue shortfalls of over 60 billion dollars this year as a result of sharp falls in demand which have already forced grounding of over half the fleet, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said on Thursday.
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ADB announces $6.5 billion initial response to COVID-19 pandemic
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Mar 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a 6.5 billion dollar initial package to address the immediate needs of its developing member countries (DMCs) as they respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Trump signs emergency coronavirus relief bill into law
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Mar 19 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has signed a multi-billion dollar emergency coronavirus economic relief bill, hours after it was passed by the US Senate.
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US Senate approves coronavirus economic relief bill, President Trump likel
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Mar 19 (ANI): The US Senate on Wednesday approved a multi-billion dollar emergency coronavirus economic relief bill that provides for free testing of COVID-19, insurance, paid leave for those diagnosed with or caring for someone affected by the virus, among other things
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