MALAYSIA

South-east Asia’s central banks now face questions beyond oil shocks – peace deal or not

2026-07-09T11:48:35.000Z
The surge in global energy prices means inflation will remain high this year and moderate next year as supply-side pressures ease, says the central bank.

Thai central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged, as expected

2026-06-24T09:06:33.000Z
The Bank of Thailand is expected to keep borrowing costs steady at 1% at its Jun 24, 2026, meeting.

Baht drops to one-year low on expectations of rate gap with US

2026-06-23T06:07:13.000Z
As gold rallied globally in 2025, the Thai currency climbed alongside it, hitting a five-year high.

Thailand’s digital gold mega investors hit by central bank’s rush to control the baht

2026-05-14T01:28:50.000Z
The Thai currency has already weakened more than 4% since the war began in late February, trailing only the Philippine peso in Asia.

Thai baht war losses set to deepen on oil shock, strategists say

2026-04-27T00:48:55.000Z
Once the immediate geopolitical stress fades, investors are expected to rotate back into pro-cyclical, trade-sensitive currencies linked to tech and global growth, says OCBC's Christopher Wong.
BT EXPLAINS

What’s behind the Singdollar’s strength amid the Iran war – and how long will it last?

2026-04-22T02:24:08.000Z
The baht has gained about 9% over the past year, making it the second-best performer among Asian currencies.

Thai gold-trading curbs take effect as authorities rein in baht

2026-03-01T02:49:05.000Z
Rice shipments from the country have struggled in recent years due to stiffer competition from lower-cost producers and volatile weather.

Thailand’s US$4 billion rice exports seen strained by baht rally

2026-02-25T23:33:21.000Z
The Singdollar remains a bastion of stability, but the currencies around it are on the move.

How strong is the Singdollar? These charts show how it is performing against regional currencies

2026-02-02T00:30:36.000Z
Bank of Thailand said it is tightening rules for online gold trading to curb speculative activity that can amplify swings in the baht.

Thailand signals baht intervention room after US puts it on currency watchlist

2026-01-30T10:09:11.000Z