World Bank Urges Thailand to Court Korean and Japanese Suppliers to Build a Thailand Electric Vehicle Hub World Bank urges Thailand to attract South Korean and Japanese battery suppliers to …
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National Bank of Cambodia rejects lenders’ bid to extend loan forbearance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNational Bank of Cambodia Rejects Lenders’ Bid to Extend Loan Forbearance to End-2026 National Bank of Cambodia refuses lenders’ request to extend special loan forbearance until end-2026, warning extensions could …
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Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Warns Inflation Risk From Middle East, AI, Weaker Yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Deputy Governor Warns Inflation Risks as Markets Price Possible September Rate Hike Bank of Japan deputy governor warns inflation risk from Middle East conflict, AI investment and …
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Philippine Central Bank Raises Rates 25 Basis Points to Curb Inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank rate hike: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 basis points Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 bps as inflation averages 5%. …
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Bank of Korea raises interest rate for second consecutive meeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Korea rate hike marks second straight increase as inflation concerns persist Bank of Korea rate hike on Aug. 27 marks the second straight increase to tame inflation, as …
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Bank Indonesia candidate Destry Damayanti affirms independence while pledging pro-growth policy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDestry Damayanti Faces Parliamentary Hearing as Sole Nominee for Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti, the sole candidate to become governor of Bank Indonesia, told lawmakers she will pursue pro-growth policies …
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Bank Indonesia launches onshore credit card processing to boost consumer lending
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank Indonesia extends domestic credit card payment system to individuals, pressing Visa and Mastercard Bank Indonesia has extended a domestic credit card payment system to individual cardholders, aiming to boost …
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Yuan appreciation hits manufacturers’ profits as central bank signals caution
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese yuan’s rapid gains temper as policymakers move to steady currency amid exporter strain China’s yuan has slowed its recent climb as authorities seek to stabilize the currency after rapid …
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Destry Damayanti nominated by President Subianto to lead Bank Indonesia
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrabowo Names Destry Damayanti as Bank Indonesia Governor, Narrowing Parliamentary Choice Prabowo nominates Destry Damayanti as Bank Indonesia governor on Aug 10, 2026; a sole candidate submission limits the legislature’s …
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Bank of Japan signals faster rate hikes driving JGB yields higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan rate hike signals lift JGB yields as investors brace for faster tightening BOJ rate hike signals push up Japanese government bond yields and keep the yen under …