COVID-19: Philippines defers easing, keeps curbs on Metro Manila
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COVID-19: Philippine economy rebounds in Q2, but faces speed bumps
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Southeast Asia flags amid virus
Bloomberg
The Philippine and Malaysian economies continued contracting in the first three months of the year, adding to signs that some of Southeast Asia’s biggest nations are struggling amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
The quarterly figures released yesterday which came in below all forecasts for the Philippines add to weaker signals from top regional economies Indonesia and Thailand.
All four countries have faced a surge of COVID-19 cases in the past few weeks, part of the broader challenge across Asia’s developing economies to stem a renewed outbreak, particularly in India.
People wait in line for free food packs at a community pantry in Manila’s Quezon City yesterday.