Articles by Jimmy Choi
Vietnam’s central bank orders takeovers of two lenders
SBV continues with plan to force stronger banks to take over weaker ones
PBoC holds key lending rates
Move comes after China hit 5% growth target for 2024, but analysts expect further easing this year
Malaysia launches centralised dispute resolution service
Central bank governor says initiative aims to make it easier to seek redress for financial losses
Bank of Korea unexpectedly holds policy rate amid political turmoil
Central bank cites need to assess political developments and incoming US administration’s policies
Vietnam and Laos launch local currency settlement framework
Central banks also set up cross-border QR payments link
BoJ to discuss whether to raise rates, deputy governor says
Himino Ryozo says policy-makers need to monitor wage growth and future US policies
Mainland China and Hong Kong deepen financial ties
PBoC and HKMA announce new measures to promote renminbi use
PBoC suspends government bond purchases
China's central bank moves after “persistent excess demand” causes yields to hit record lows
PBoC to issue record amount of bills in Hong Kong
Central bank to auction 60 billion yuan of bills in territory amid weakening renminbi
Japan and Philippines renew swap agreement
China also renews 15 billion yuan currency swap line with Nigeria
PBoC vows to cut reserve requirements and interest rates
Officials pledge to keep monetary policy “moderately loose” and support capital markets
Cambodia allows banks to handle stablecoins and backed cryptos
Central bank sets up legal framework to regulate cryptocurrency activities
Government loyalist deemed ineligible for BoT chairmanship
Council of State raises issue with Kittiratt na Ranong’s previous political office
China holds benchmark lending rates
One- and five-year loan prime rates unchanged after authorities pledge to loosen policy next year
BoJ holds rates, completes broad monetary policy review
Governor admits bank has been slow to raise rates, but highlights need to assess wage data and US policy
Bank Indonesia holds rates after HQ raided over graft probe
Benchmark rate stays at 6% two days after offices searched over alleged misuse of CSR funds
The BoJ’s path to policy normalisation
Will the Bank of Japan be able to normalise monetary policy following its successful exit from negative rates?
IMF approves $259m loan to support PNG’s climate resilience
Fund also disburses $125 million to support economic reforms in Papua New Guinea
Reserve Bank of Australia holds policy rate again
Central bank softens hawkish stance amid weak economic growth and slowing inflation
China shifts to ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy stance
Officials also vow to pursue “more proactive” fiscal stance next year
BSP completes wholesale CBDC proof-of-concept tests
Central bank names off-hours interbank payments as potential use case
South Korea pledges ‘unlimited liquidity’ to stabilise markets
Authorities ready to support stock, bond, short-term funding and FX markets amid political turmoil
Bank Indonesia holds rates as rupiah weakens
Bank says inflationary policies under Trump would boost dollar and lead to fewer Fed rate cuts
BNM eases rules on ringgit bond issuances
Change makes it easier for foreign institutions to issue debt denominated in Malaysian currency