Virus impact on economy, financial sector is moderate, says Brunei


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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 11 (The Borneo Bulletin/ ANN): The outbreak of Covid-19 represents a risk to economic growth this year as it disrupted sectors including air transport, restaurants and hotels, following the imposition of containment and preventive measures nationwide.

The extent of the impact will also depend on how soon economic activities can return to normalcy.

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