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Renminbi debt in a dollar-denominated world
Oped, Published on 25/09/2025
» When governments borrow on international markets, they do so overwhelmingly in US dollars. Roughly two-thirds of international debt issuance is denominated in foreign currencies, of which nearly half is in dollars and about 40% is in euros. The rest is spread across other currencies, including the Chinese renminbi.
Fitch cuts Thailand’s outlook to negative
Published on 24/09/2025
» Fitch Ratings has downgraded Thailand’s credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing rising risks to public finances from prolonged political uncertainty and weakening growth prospects.
The baht is almost as good as gold
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 18/09/2025
» The baht is undoubtedly the strongest currency in the region. Over this year, the baht has appreciated 4.45% against the dollar while the Vietnamese dong has depreciated 8.47%.
Gold and baht causing headaches for central bank
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/09/2025
» The increase in errors and omissions in Thailand’s balance of payments may be linked to gold trading and the baht’s appreciation against the US dollar, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.
Dollar haven status may always have been a mirage
News, Published on 10/09/2025
» The dollar's sharp drop in April during a burst of tariff-related financial stress called into question what many had assumed to be its critical function as a safety trade. Some now wonder whether that haven status was ever truly warranted.
SuperRich 1965 marks 60 years with e-Wallet
Published on 09/09/2025
» SuperRich 1965 (Orange), Thailand’s No.1 foreign currency exchange, is celebrating its 60th anniversary under the theme “60 Years of Trust, Moving Forward Together.” The company has introduced its new mascot, “Nong Super,” as a travel partner that reflects a modern image and connects with new-generation travellers. SuperRich is also driving digital transformation by integrating services across both branch and online platforms, with plans to launch an e-Wallet to serve international tourists. The company is targeting 20% growth and aims to surpass THB 100 billion in currency exchange volume by 2027.
Indonesian minister’s sudden exit sparks alarm for global funds
Published on 09/09/2025
» The sudden removal of Sri Mulyani Indrawati as Indonesia’s finance minister is bound to rattle global investors, who saw her as a voice of fiscal responsibility in an administration pushing for bigger spending.
More Indonesia protests planned after 1 killed in police clash
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/08/2025
» JAKARTA — Indonesia is bracing for more protests on Friday after a motorcycle taxi driver was killed in clashes between demonstrators and the police, an incident that has fuelled public anger and raised questions about President Prabowo Subianto’s handling of dissent.
Risky central bank politicisation
Published on 29/08/2025
» There is legitimate debate about the actual independence of modern-day central banks, but almost everyone agrees that overt politicisation of monetary policy — as we appear to be seeing in the United States — is dangerous. Why is that?
Imminent US interest rate cut likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2025
» Foreign capital is expected to flow into the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled an interest rate cut in September, although short-term domestic political uncertainties could limit the upside, analysts say.