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Covid-19 might push 120 mn children into poverty in South Asia: UNICEF
UNICEF India Representative said there is a need to get core essential services going as soon as possible
 "Covid-19 might push 120 mn children into poverty in South Asia: UNICEF")
Marriott International offers 30% discount at all its hotels in South Asia
The scheme covers more than 90 hotels across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
 "Marriott International offers 30% discount at all its hotels in South Asia")
US commits over $775 mn in assisting nations to fight Covid-19: State Dept
In South Asia, Afghanistan ($18 million), Pakistan ($15 million) and Bangladesh ($12.3 million), have received more in Covid-19 health assistance from the US, it said
India could use 3-5% of GDP stabilising economy: World Bank economists
The lockdown of economies around the world causes a much sharper decline in economic activity than in normal recessions, says World Bank chief economist south Asia region, Hans Timmer
 "India could use 3-5% of GDP stabilising economy: World Bank economists")
Covid-19: South Asian govts impose nationwide curfews, tighten border
Bracing for the inevitable, India is scaling up testing.
 "Covid-19: South Asian govts impose nationwide curfews, tighten border")
Low e-com penetration in South Asia holds back growth, says World Bank
Restrictions on trade responsible for firms not opting for e-commerce, says report
 "Low e-com penetration in South Asia holds back growth, says World Bank")
Best of BS Opinion: Delhi air pollution, a retreat from RCEP, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Delhi air pollution, a retreat from RCEP, and more")
Is South Asia ready for take off?
To ensure the region's growth path remains strong and sustainable, new policies and initiatives need to remain mindful of fiscal, financial and environmental risks
 "Is South Asia ready for take off?")
India-led South Asia moving towards center of global growth: IMF
Notably, under the IMF's geographical division of the world, South Asia does not include Afghanistan and Pakistan. For IMF, South Asia includes India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan
 "India-led South Asia moving towards center of global growth: IMF")
India will benefit from Trump's protectionist measures, suggests World Bank
Companies believe that Indian would be badly hit if US adopts a protectionist approach on H-1B visas
 "India will benefit from Trump's protectionist measures, suggests World Bank")
Wencai Zhang: Connecting Asia's growth poles
For a vital role in global growth, South Asia's economies need to be integrated with each other
