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China’s central bank to maintain accommodative policy as challenges persist
It will keep liquidity ample, keep prices reasonable, and lower the costs of banks’ liability and social financing China’s central bank…
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Thailand’s central bank chief breaks tradition with a simple ‘hello’
“JUST popping in to say hello.” Late one Tuesday night, Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn surprised more than a hundred…
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Malaysia's central bank holds key rate at 2.75%, as expected
Malaysia’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at its final policy review of the year on Thursday (Nov 6), as expected by…
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Indonesia central bank chief sees room for another rate cut
Indonesia’s central bank governor said on Monday (Nov 3) there was still room for another interest rate cut, but the timing would depend…
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Hong Kong central bank cuts interest rate, tracking Fed move
Hong Kong’s de-facto central bank on Thursday lowered its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent, tracking a cut by the US…
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China's central bank to resume bond trading on open market
China’s 10-year government bond yield fell sharply by 2 basis points following comments by PBOC governor China’s central bank will resume…
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Philippine central banker sees more easing as graft woes weigh
The Philippine central bank may cut its key interest rate again in December and further next year, as the economic fallout from a…
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Is this Central Asia's best-preserved medieval settlement? See Khiva in pictures
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). (Read our guide to Khiva: when to visit, where to stay, and what to do)…
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China’s central bank pledges flexible monetary policy to support growth
China’s central bank pledged on Friday (Oct 24) to calibrate the intensity, timing and pace of monetary policy based on economic…
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Indonesia’s central bank surprises with decision to hold rates steady
The overnight deposit and lending rates were also kept at 3.75 per cent and 5.50 per cent Indonesia’s central bank unexpectedly held its…
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Thailand monetary policy should remain accommodative, central bank minutes show
The Bank of Thailand will keep monetary policy accommodative to support an economic recovery and remains ready to adjust policy settings…
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Malaysia central bank says it will transition to transaction-based benchmark market rates
Malaysia’s central bank said on Thursday that it will transition from the Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR) to the Malaysia…
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Indian central bank is said to resume FX swaps to aid liquidity
The move highlights the RBI’s effort to balance growth with currency stability as India faces the highest US tariffs in Asia India’s…
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Australia central bank to be cautious, data dependent on future policy
Australia’s central bank saw no need for an immediate cut in interest rates at its September policy meeting, given some stickiness in…
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Thai central bank worried over disconnect as global markets soar
The disconnect between the real economy and record-high financial markets worldwide is worrying, according to the Bank of Thailand (BOT),…
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Central banks seen holding Bitcoin, gold as key reserves by 2030, Deutsche Bank says
Central banks may hold significant amounts of Bitcoin and gold by 2030, thanks to growing institutional popularity and a weakening US…
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Philippine central bank unexpectedly cuts rates as graft scandal hits confidence
The BSP reduces the overnight target reverse repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 4.75% The Philippine central bank unexpectedly cut the…
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Indian central bank steps up offshore FX defence to shield rupee
The local currency’s one-month volatility against the US dollar has fallen sharply this month India’s central bank has ramped up its…
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Thai central bank unexpectedly holds key rate at 1.50%
Thailand’s central bank left its key interest rate steady on Wednesday (Oct 8), counter to market expectations for a cut as the economy…
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Thai central bank unexpectedly holds rates; trims growth forecast
The forecast for headline inflation this year is cut to zero, from 0.5 per cent previously Thailand’s central bank left its key interest…
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Australia’s central bank swings to A$11 billion profit, again skips paying dividend to government
Australia’s central bank swung to an accounting profit last financial year on lower bond yields and a depreciating currency, though it…
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NetLink opens S$110 million Seletar Central Office to serve northern Singapore
The facility will benefit upcoming developments including the North-South Corridor and 40,000 new homes Internet service provider NetLink…
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Vietnam central bank vows to push growth, limiting credit risks
The trade levies are putting upward pressure on inflation and adding pressure on the currency The State Bank of Vietnam plans to keep…
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South Korea’s property market rally clouds case for central bank rate cut
South Korea’s property market extended its rally to a 35th week, with price gains accelerating despite government measures to cool demand…