StanChart commits US$1b to finance firms making in-demand items
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Kelly Ng
Singapore
STANDARD Chartered on Monday said it will set aside US$1 billion to finance companies that are providing goods and services to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak.
These firms will include manufacturers and distributors in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare providers, as well as manufacturers of items such as ventilators, face masks, protective equipment and sanitisers.
