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Baht depreciates further; other Asian FX steady
Reuters, Published on 28/09/2023
» BENGALURU - Thailand's baht slumped to its lowest in more than 10 months on Thursday, hit by persistent worries over the country's fiscal outlook, while other Asian currencies steadied after recent losses against a rallying United States dollar.
Baht down ahead of policy decision
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2023
» Asian emerging markets trickled back to life on Wednesday after the Lunar New Year holiday, with the baht dipping ahead of a central bank policy rate decision, while Singapore shares hit a near nine-month high ahead of inflation data.
Baht gives up gains as talk of BoT intervention swirls
Reuters, Published on 09/12/2020
» The baht reversed early gains to trade flat on Wednesday afternoon, with traders saying the Bank of Thailand (BoT) appeared to have intervened to limit the currency's appreciation, which it has repeatedly said is negative for the economy.
Bank of Thailand should keep baht competitive for trade: Somkid
Reuters, Published on 22/04/2020
» The Bank of Thailand should ensure the baht is competitive and has a trade advantage as the coronavirus pandemic hits the economy, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said on Wednesday.
Malaysia's Mahathir returns as interim PM amid crisis
Reuters, Published on 25/02/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad went back to work on Tuesday with the new title of interim prime minister, a day after he resigned the leadership in a shock move that plunged the country into political turmoil.
Malaysia central bank leaves key rate on hold
Reuters, Published on 05/11/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's central bank kept its key policy rate steady at 3.00% on Tuesday, saying it expects private sector spending to remain resilient, offsetting pressure from weaker exports.
BoT says it has enough tools to handle volatility in baht
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has sufficient tools to handle an expected increase in volatility in the baht, stemming from factors such as global trade tensions and political uncertainties, an assistant governor said on Friday.
Malaysia growth slows to 4.5% in second quarter
Reuters, Published on 17/08/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy expanded at a much slower pace of 4.5% in the second quarter, hit by commodity production "shocks", leading the central bank to cut its full-year growth forecast for Southeast Asia's third-largest economy.
Malaysian ringgit weakens in offshore trading
Reuters, Published on 10/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's currency weakened in offshore trading after the opposition claimed victory in Wednesday's general election.
Malaysia's January exports surge 17.9% y-o-y
Reuters, Published on 05/03/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's exports jumped 17.9% in January from a year earlier, surging after two months of slower growth, on the back of higher demand for manufactured, mining and agricultural goods, government data showed on Monday.