Bank of the Lao PDR
Laotian central bank launches CBDC pilot
Bank of the Lao PDR working with Japanese government and fintech firm to test CBDC
Banknotes: RBA consults over putting King Charles on currency
Qatar issues World Cup commemorative currency; Laos brings out upgraded banknotes
People: July to September 2022
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Laos selects new central bank governor
Parliament elects Bounleua Sinxayvoravong as part of government reshuffle
Rates round-up: RBI adds 50bp to main rate
Chile announces eighth rate hike; Thai PM reveals rate hold early; and more
Laos central bank to partner with Soramitsu on CBDC study
The study is said to begin as early as this month, but a launch of CBDC remains unsure
PBoC signs currency settlement agreement with Laos
Agreement comes as Chinese authorities push for increased international use of renminbi
MAS launches two-year technical assistance programme for neighbouring central banks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore will provide training activities and forums for 190 central bank officials from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam between now and 2015
Laos central bank ignores IMF advice
IMF delegation again recommends increase of reserve requirements for banks; Bank of the Lao PDR says it will not make the change yet