Central Banks in Southeast Asia

HM the King offers encouraging words to BOT

nationmultimedia.com     9 hrs ago          

By The Nation Published on August 21, 2008 His Majesty the King offered encouraging words to Bank of Thailand Governor Tarisa Watanagase and her team in the central bank's monetary policy and reserves management. "I wish that...                    

Agus Condro`s confession causes some people to appreciate, while others feel uncomfortable

antara.co.id     4 hrs ago   2 related          

Agus Condro, a former legislator, who had confessed to the Corruption Eradication Commission on Wednesday for having received a Rp500 million bribe from Bank Indonesia, had appreciation, while some others caused an uncomfortble...                    

Thai king gives embattled central bank a boost

finanznachrichten.de     26 mins ago          

BANGKOK, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej praised Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Tarisa Watanagase on Wednesday for her efforts in maintaining monetary stability despite criticism of her by some government...                    

Ringgit to be monitored to ensure consistent value

thestar.com.my     yesterday   1 related          

The value and the exchange rate of the Ringgit will be monitored to ensure that the currency's value stays consistent with the country's economic growth, Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Kong Cho Ha said in Parliament on Tuesday.                    

Cambodian National Bank predicts 20 pct inflation for 2008 [... this is just the official...

ki-media.blogspot.com     yesterday          

18/8/2008XinhuaThe National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has predicted annual inflation could rise to 20 percent this year, substantially less than earlier in the year, local newspaper the Mekong Times reported today.NBC Governor...                    

Thai c.bank to intervene if baht volatile-governor

finanznachrichten.de     yesterday          

BANGKOK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank will intervene on the baht if its movements are too volatile, Bank of Thailand Governor Tarisa Watanagase told reporters on Tuesday. The Thai baht has moved largely in line...                    

Thailand's exports could grow 20 per cent this year

earthtimes.org     yesterday   2 related          

Bangkok - Thailand's exports are expected to increase up to 20 per cent this year, after hitting 87.11 trillion dollars in the first six months, the Export-Import Bank of Thailand forecast Tuesday. The bank's economic...                    

Asian units fall on dollar strength, weaker stocks

inquirer.net     yesterday   141 related          

SINGAPORE -- Asian currencies were mostly weaker against a strong dollar on Tuesday as regional stocks lost ground amid renewed concerns about the US housing sector. The Thai baht hit an eight-month low at 33.94 per dollar,...                    

Overseas remittances show marked increase

gulfnews.com     Aug 18, 2008   6 related          

Remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) totalled $8.24 billion (Dh30.27 billion) during the first six months of 2008, and total remittances are projected to touch $18 billion by the end of 2008, a local paper reported                    

Non-core asset sales momentum grows

tmcnet.com     Aug 18, 2008          

KRT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aug. 18--Local banks are moving to accelerate their sales of non-core assets to comply with Bank of Thailand regulations. The central bank has directed local financial institutions to reduce...                    

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