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Tech Startups Show the Way Out of the Crisis

July 23, 2020

Four young CEOs from BIMP-EAGA countries share how they are thriving in this era of disruption.
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Go Digital ASEAN to Help Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

July 17, 2020

The Google-supported initiative will equip 200,000 micro and small enterprises in Southeast Asia with digital skills and tools to cope with the COVID-19 crisis.
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How COVID-19 Is Spurring Digital Transformation

July 16, 2020

As the coronavirus disease accelerates the push for digital, providing internet connectivity to those without access becomes more urgent.
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Helping SMEs Bounce Back from COVID-19

July 12, 2020

Aside from improved access to credit and other financial support, businesses also need support navigating a changing business environment. 

A plane with only a few passengers leaves for Bali, Indonesia in March 2020. Photo credit: iStock/Agustin Elejalde

Are Travel Bubbles the Answer to Get Economies Moving?

July 10, 2020

To boost tourism and the economy, people will be allowed to travel between virus-free zones and will not be subject to quarantine.
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How to Avoid a Cash Crunch during the Pandemic

July 06, 2020

Take advantage of government aid and incentives, maximize cash inflows, and keep expenses down.
Commuters wear a face mask and practice social distancing at the MRT station in Kuala Lumpur. iStock/razaklatif

BIMP-EAGA Countries Cautiously Reopen to a New Normal

July 01, 2020

The easing of travel restrictions is expected to help revive economies battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kick-start Tourism by Promoting Staycations and Domestic Travel

June 26, 2020

Recovery from the COVID-19 crisis will likely be led by domestic tourism, particularly in countries where local tourists spend more than foreigners.
A woman delivers groceries to a homeowner while on lockdown.

Advice for SMEs: Look for Opportunities from the Pandemic

June 16, 2020

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need to look at opportunities, not just the threats posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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5 Practical Ways to Give SMEs a Fighting Chance against COVID-19

May 22, 2020

To have a fighting chance against COVID-19, BIMP-EAGA SMEs should consider alternative sources of credit, constantly review business plans, jump online, innovate, and embrace the “new normal.”