Central bank sees low level of inflation

Central bank sees low level of inflation Headline inflation should remain at a low level for a period of time, though there is high uncertainty surrounding its path, the Bank of Thailand’s chief said in an open letter to the finance minister. The central bank’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has projected headline inflation over…

Moody’s outlook for APAC corporates remains negative in 2020

Moody’s outlook for APAC corporates remains negative in 2020

Moody’s outlook for APAC corporates remains negative in 2020 Moody’s Investors Service says in a new report that overall credit conditions for APAC non-financial companies will weaken in 2020 • While positive, the US-China trade agreement will not resolve core differences, dampening business sentiment globally • Easing fiscal and monetary policies by major central banks…

Thai Baht currency control mulled by central bank

Thai Baht currency control mulled by central bank

Thai Baht currency control mulled by central bank The Industry Minister proposed measures to help business owners, such as the promotion of Thai Baht as a currency for international trade to reduce the risks from US Dollar currency fluctuation BANGKOK, 15th August 2019 (NNT) – The Minister of Industry has held talks with the Bank…

Bank of Thailand Is Open to Discuss Libra, Concerned Over Security

Bank of Thailand Is Open to Discuss Libra, Concerned Over Security

Bank of Thailand Is Open to Discuss Libra, Concerned Over Security Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob said that the institution is open to discussing Facebook’s Libra stablecoin with the company, Chinese state-run press agency Xinhuanet reported on July 19. Per the report, Santiprabhob made his remarks at the Bangkok FinTech Fair on July 19, pointing out…

Thai central bank steps in to curb baht price’s surge

Thai central bank steps in to curb baht price’s surge

Thai central bank steps in to curb baht price’s surge The baht has risen about 5.6 percent against the US dollar this year, becoming Asia’s best performing currency, putting more pressure on Thailand’s export-driven economy at a time when global demand is cooling The Bank of Thailand is taking measures to control short-term capital inflows,…

BoT and PBC sign agreement on Fintech Collaboration

BoT and PBC sign agreement on Fintech Collaboration

BoT and PBC sign agreement on Fintech Collaboration The two central banks aim to promote the use of innovation and technology to reduce costs and improve efficiency of financial products and services. On 9 June 2019 Mr. Veerathai Santiprabhob  Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT)  and Mr. Yi Gang Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBC), signed a…