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Asean
Foreigners dump Thai bonds as BOT signals no further rate cuts
Foreign funds have pulled over US$850 million ($1.12 billion) from baht bonds in October, set for the biggest monthly outflow since August last year.
October 24, 2024
Asean
Surprise Thai rate cut highlights worries across Asia
The Bank of Thailand cut its one-day repurchase rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, a move expected by only five of 28 economists.
October 19, 2024
Asean
Thai rate cut bodes well for rally in stocks, says bourse chief
The Thai central bank’s surprise rate cut is likely to provide further momentum to the country’s equity market in the fourth quarter, the local exchange’s chief said.
October 17, 2024
Asean
Thailand unexpectedly cuts rate for first time since May 2020
New Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is continuing her predecessor’s agenda to wield more control over the central bank.
October 16, 2024
Asean
Guide to Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand central bank rate decisions
Three of Southeast Asia’s biggest economies will unveil monetary policy decisions from 3pm Singapore time today.
October 16, 2024
Forex
Baht rally halts as Thailand campaigns for lower rates
Tensions grow between Thailand's government and its central bank as the latter has ignored repeated calls for easing and campaigned for its decisions to be free from interference.
October 14, 2024
Disruption and Digitalisation
Project Nexus completes blueprint; prepares for work towards live implementation
The project seeks to enhance cross-border payments by connecting multiple domestic instant payment systems globally.
July 01, 2024
Cryptocurrency
Bangkok's big week spotlights blockchain and fintech for financial inclusion
Three fintech blockchain-focused events in Bangkok throws the city under scrutiny as the next Southeast Asia fintech hub.
May 03, 2024
Global review
Singapore-Thailand payment linkage sets Southeast Asia's digital economy alight
Cross-border payments are a crucial interlocker of global connectivity, says HSBC Singapore's Winnie Yap.
May 14, 2021
Tech
Monetary policy via Facebook is Southeast Asia in turmoil
SINGAPORE/JAKARTA/MANILA (Aug 24): As the economic landscape gets more rocky, Southeast Asia’s central bankers are turning to Facebook and YouTube for help in getting their messages across.
August 24, 2018