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Singapore: Nominated MP proposes temporary universal basic income scheme to help S'poreans get through Covid-19 crisis

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The Straits Times (07.04.2020) Give all Singaporeans a universal basic income for the duration of the coronavirus crisis, to assure them that their basic needs will be met even if they lose their jobs, said Nominated MP Walter Theseira. Under his proposal, dubbed the Majulah Universal Basic Income Scheme (MUBI), all Singaporeans - including children and retirees - will get $110 a week for 12 weeks. This will be considered taxable income and cost $4.62 billion.

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Japan to give ¥300,000 to struggling households as COVID-19 cases rise

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The Japan Times (03.04.2020) The government will provide ¥300,000  (2800$) in cash to each household suffering from falling incomes amid the spread of the new coronavirus. About 10 million of the nation's 58 million households are expected to be eligible for the cash program, a key pillar of an emergency economic package that the government plans to compile as soon as Tuesday.

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India: Odisha CM announces Rs 2,200 crore package for weaker sections

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indiatoday.in (27.03.2020) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a 22,200 million Indian Rupees (INR) support package for the welfare of economically weaker sections of society in Odisha to deal with the coronavirus related impact.
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Kyrgyzstan: The Government approved an action plan to provide social support to the population and ensure food security

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gov.kg (30.03.2020) The Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Muhammedkaly Abylgaziev, held a meeting, which resulted in the adoption of a plan to reduce the negative impact on economic and social stability in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection.

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Bulgaria: Extraordinary unemployment benefits

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Dnevnik.bg (30.03.2020) On 23 March the National Assembly adopted an Emergency Measures and Actions Act. One of the anti-crisis measures that the government has proposed to support businesses because of the Coronavirus epidemic is that the State pays 60% of workers' insurance income for up to 3 months if the employer pays the difference and commits not to cut people off. During this period, the insurance will be paid by the employer and the employee. The aim is to keep jobs until the worst part of the crisis is over because of the coronavirus epidemic.

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Belize: Government Announces New Measures In Response To Covid-19

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pressoffice.gov.bz (20.03.2020)

While Belize still has no confirmed case of the virus, the bi-partisan committee took very important decisions to further protect the health and well-being of Belizeans and reduce the threat of the virus spreading to Belize. A BZ$25M loan will be used as relief for employees affected by this crisis, especially those in the tourism industry.

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Argentina: Asignación compensatoria al salario (Decreto 332/2020)

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contadoresenred.com (01.04.2020) ARTÍCULO 8°.- La Asignación Compensatoria al Salario consistirá en una suma abonada por la ADMINISTRACIÓN NACIONAL DE LA SEGURIDAD SOCIAL para todos o parte de las y los trabajadores comprendidos en el régimen de negociación colectiva (Ley Nº 14.250 (t.o. 2004) y sus modificaciones) para el caso de empleadores o empleadoras de hasta CIEN (100) trabajadores o trabajadoras, y que cumplan con los requisitos establecidos en el artículo 3° del presente decreto, y de conformidad con lo dispuesto en el artículo 4° del mismo.

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Bahrain: In accordance with the royal directives, launching a financial and economic package worth BD 4.3 billion in support of citizens and the private sector

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moh.gov.bh (17.03.2020) The government guarantees electricity and water bills for all subscribers from individuals and companies for each of the months of April, May and June of this year, not to exceed the bills for the same period of last year for each subscriber with a total value of 150 million Bahraini dinars.
 

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US: Coronavirus Stimulus Package F.A.Q.: Checks, Unemployment, Layoffs and More

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The New York Times (31.03.2020) The $2 trillion relief bill will send money directly to Americans, greatly expand unemployment coverage and make a number of other changes.

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New Zealand: Statement to Parliament on the Economic Response to COVID-19

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beehive.govt.nz (17.03.2020)

The Government is announcing significant further support for the economy, workers and businesses as the country unites to prepare for Alert Level 4 in the fight against COVID-19.  Full-time workers will receive $585/week under the scheme, with $350 paid to part-time workers. The subsidy is paid as a lump sum and covers 12 weeks per employee. The maximum each business can receive is $150,000. The scheme will be available to all businesses in all sectors nationwide, and includes the self-employed and sole traders.

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