Bank of Thailand

Cross-border payments are a crucial interlocker of global connectivity, says HSBC Singapore's Winnie Yap.

SINGAPORE/JAKARTA/MANILA (Aug 24): As the economic landscape gets more rocky, Southeast Asia’s central bankers are turning to Facebook and YouTube for help in getting their messages across.

(Oct 5): Singapore and Thailand are in discussions about connecting their national digital payment systems to forge an unprecedented regional alliance, as officials step up efforts to curb the use of cash.

BANGKOK (May 10): Thailand's central bank on Wednesday is expected to leave its already-low policy rate where it has been for more than a year, letting government spending and tourism take the lead in reviving the weak domestic economy.