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A Bangkok vendor serving food in a takeout box. Food services, accommodation, the arts, and entertainment have been hard hit by the COVID-19 economic downturn in Thailand. (photo: Brostock by Getty Images)

Five Things to Know About Thailand’s Economy and COVID-19

June 23, 2021

Like many countries, Thailand’s economy was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic last year. The country’s GDP fell by over 6 percent in 2020 and many workers, especially those related to the tourism sector, lost their jobs.

A Three-Point Plan to Tackle the Pandemic in Cyprus

June 16, 2021

Cyprus entered the COVID-19 crisis in a strong position, but the economy’s dependence on tourism and its high public and private debt levels made it especially vulnerable to the pandemic shock.

The Land of the Long White Cloud: Turning New Zealand’s Recovery into Sustained Growth

May 27, 2021

New Zealand has enjoyed a rapid economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, helped by strong health and economic policy responses. Our latest assessment of New Zealand’s economy looks at strategies to support near- and medium-term growth.

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