Taiwan
Finance ministry rep: a guest, a partner or an intruder?
Many central banks let government officials participate in policy meetings. Is that wise?
Taiwan central bank completes feasibility study on wCBDC
Deputy governor says CBDCs could form “foundation of trust” for future monetary system
Canada introduces first Charles III coins
Argentina updates 2,000-peso note; ECCB commemorative note honours cricketer; and more
Asian central banks hold rates
Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan and Hong Kong stay put
Taiwanese governor flags US sanctions risks
Yang says Taiwan should pay attention to the widening trade surplus with US
Taiwan’s central bank calls for wage rises
Report calls for more unionisation after real wages fell in first quarter
Taiwanese central bank opposes sovereign wealth fund proposal
Legislators propose using 10% of Taiwan’s $561 billion foreign reserves to set up a SWF
Three Asian central banks raise rates
Central banks in Taiwan, the Philippines and Hong Kong continue with monetary tightening
Apac central banks reassure amid Credit Suisse woes
Central banks in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong say banking systems remain stable
Taiwanese central bank unveils climate change strategy
Central bank aims to promote sustainable finance and incorporate climate factors in forecasting
Taiwan’s governor says uncertainties are hampering forecasting
Yang says central bank will examine wider range of data to improve inflation estimates
Vietnam and Taiwan raise interest rates after Fed hike
SBV raises key rates by 100 basis points, while Taiwan delivers modest 12.5bp hike
Taiwan academics call for central bank reform
Academica Sinica says the central bank could invest part of its foreign reserves into a sovereign wealth fund
Taiwan governor says ‘no need to worry’ about capital outflows
Yang Chin-Long says Taiwan has sufficient foreign reserves to handle potential FX volatility
Hong Kong and Taiwan raise rates
HKMA raises rates by 75bp, but local banks don’t follow, while Taiwan increases by 12.5bp
Taiwan central bank raises rates for first time since 2011
Rate increase since 2011 surprises markets as inflation is below 3%
Taiwan’s central bank to ‘follow tightening trend’ next year – governor
Central bank has maintained a record-low rate for six straight quarters
Taiwan and Paraguay central banks sign co-operation agreement
Paraguay is only South American state to recognise Taiwan government instead of Beijing
Taiwan dollar weakens over fears of US action
US Treasury expected to label Asian ally a currency manipulator on next exchange rate report
Taiwan governor optimistic over US currency dispute
Yang says country meets ‘currency manipulator’ criteria but adds he does not expect sanctions