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The IMF to the rescue

The International Monetary Fund, concerned about Asia's ability to recover, pledged aid to the region:

CREDIT FOR AILING ECONOMIES IN ASIA

Philippines: Extended a three-year credit of $652 million set to come due; additional credit of $435 million in July

Thailand: In August approved a standby credit of $3.9 billion over a 34-month period

Indonesia: Standby credit of $10 billion over a three-year period approved in November

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