"Though the initial three quarters of 2019 were marked by a number of negative factors including rising inflation, a contraction in industrial output and a falling GDP growth rate; the economy towards the end of 2019 had started showing signs of a turnaround."

"To contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Malaysian government imposed a Movement Control Order (MCO) beginning 18th March 2020, which included border entry bans, travel restrictions and temporary closure of all businesses across all industries deemed non-essential."

"In Macau the first case of COVID-19 was reported on 22nd January (a visitor from Wuhan) and the Government quickly announced and implemented a series of measures to prevent further community spread."

"Shenzhen has enjoyed many political and economic advantages compared to other mainland cities due to its special city positioning and its proximity to Hong Kong, leading its GDP growth rate to continue to outstrip that of China over the past decades."

"This is our chance for a resilient recovery to a zero carbon economy."

"If the planning system hopes to achieve the sustainability goals set out in the NPPF, a more strategic approach is needed"

"While the Government has announced a range of measures to help support those in the private rented sector, movement restrictions have placed practical constraints on people’s ability to view properties and move."