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Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2020—Volume II: COVID-19 Impact on Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Developing Asia

Volume 2 of this report looks at the impact of COVID-19 on MSMEs in developing Asia.

Tags: MSMEs, SMEs, COVID-19, Trade and industry, Private sector development

Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2020—Volume 1: Country and Regional Reviews

Volume 1 of this report looks at MSMEs in Southeast Asia and analyzes the challenges facing them.

Tags: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, Private sector development, Economy, ASEAN, Social development and poverty, Economics, Health, Finance, SMEs

Helping SMEs Bounce Back from COVID-19

Apart from financial assistance, SMEs also need support navigating a business environment changed by the pandemic.

Tags: ASEAN, COVID-19, Health, Private sector development, SMEs

Advice for SMEs: Look for Opportunities from the Pandemic

SMEs should look beyond the dangers presented by COVID-19.

Tags: ASEAN, COVID-19, SMEs, Private sector development, Information and communications technology

How COVID-19 Is Spurring Digital Transformation

The pandemic has accelerated the push towards digital as the world scrambles to cope with the crisis.

Tags: ASEAN, COVID-19, SMEs, Private sector development, Information and communications technology

Restarting Investment Promotion in the New Normal

Investment promotion agencies need to look at new opportunities that have emerged in key sectors.

Tags: COVID-19, Health, Agriculture and food security, Trade and industry, Private sector development

Tech Startups Show the Way Out of the Crisis

Digital gives startups a chance to thrive amid the pandemic.

Tags: COVID-19, SMEs, Health, Private sector development, MSMEs, Finance

5 Practical Ways to Give SMEs a Fighting Chance against COVID-19

To stay afloat, SMEs should look at alternative sources of credit, review business plans, and jump online.

Tags: COVID-19, SMEs, Health, Private sector development, MSMEs