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Thailand Holds Policy Rate at 1.00%, With Growth Expected to Slow in 2027
Thailand holds its policy rate at 1.00%. The October 28 decision, 2026–27 growth forecasts, inflation risks and household-credit concerns explained.
Asia
South Korea’s September Industrial Output Rises 3%, but Annual Demand Signals Stay Mixed
South Korea’s September data show industrial output up 3%, retail sales up 3.6% and equipment investment up 5.3% month on month. Annual comparisons explained.
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Asia
Thailand Holds Policy Rate at 1.00%, With Growth Expected to Slow in 2027
Thailand holds its policy rate at 1.00%. The October 28 decision, 2026–27 growth forecasts, inflation risks and household-credit concerns explained.
Asia
South Korea’s September Industrial Output Rises 3%, but Annual Demand Signals Stay Mixed
South Korea’s September data show industrial output up 3%, retail sales up 3.6% and equipment investment up 5.3% month on month. Annual comparisons explained.
India
India Constitutes National Social Security Board With Separate Gig-Worker Representation
India constitutes the National Social Security Board. The October 29 Gazette, gig-worker representation and the distinction from benefit schemes explained.
World
BIS Payments Report Sets Out Central Banks’ Roles as Fast Payments and Tokenisation Expand
A new BIS CPMI report examines central bank money, fast payments, stablecoins and tokenisation. Its four institutional roles and relevance to Asia explained.