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Based on 6 verified sources covering Thailand, Myanmar:

The story so far: In March, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had recommended an 8.5% interest payout to members for FY20 . [2]

Due to the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) pandemic, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday decided to credit a lower interest rate of 8.15% for 2019-2020, with the credit of the remaining 0.35% being subject to the sale of exchange-t... [3]

New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel on Tuesday recommended an urgent, comprehensive review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees' [4]

Criselda Yabes is a journalist based in the Philippines. She is author of "The Battle of Marawi," her 10th book, which was published in September. [6]

Sources
[1] MM timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 2026-03-22 · 75% match

EPFO reaches out to subscribers with unclaimed balance

[2] MM www.thehindu.com · 2020-09-12 · 85% match

The Hindu Explains | Has economic slowdown hit EPFO earnings?

The story so far: In March, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had recommended an 8.5% interest payout to members for FY20 .

[3] MM www.thehindu.com · 2020-09-09 · 85% match

EPFO for 8.15% interest first, 0.35% by December

Due to the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) pandemic, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday decided to credit a lower interest rate of 8.15% for 2019-2020, with the credit of the remaining 0.35% being subject to the sale of exchange-t

[4] MM economictimes.indiatimes.com · 2026-03-17 · 30% match

Pensioners’ demands echoed: Parliamentary panel seeks hike in minimum EPS payout, say Rs 1000 insufficient

New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel on Tuesday recommended an urgent, comprehensive review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees'

[5] MM economictimes.indiatimes.com · 2026-03-16 · 30% match

EPS pension latest update: Is government increasing minimum pension amount from Rs 1,000? Ministry reveals this

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-02-12 · 33% match

How South Korea's 'CLOY' can help Filipinos create a better future

Criselda Yabes is a journalist based in the Philippines. She is author of "The Battle of Marawi," her 10th book, which was published in September.

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