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Is this Central Asia's best-preserved medieval settlement? See Khiva in pictures
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). (Read our guide to Khiva: when to visit, where to stay, and what to do)…
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China’s central bank pledges flexible monetary policy to support growth
China’s central bank pledged on Friday (Oct 24) to calibrate the intensity, timing and pace of monetary policy based on economic…
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How This Central Asian Capital Became an Art and Fashion Hotspot
“Bukhara needs more attention, and it would be great to have people coming here every two years, discovering more, and seeing from…
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Indonesia’s central bank surprises with decision to hold rates steady
The overnight deposit and lending rates were also kept at 3.75 per cent and 5.50 per cent Indonesia’s central bank unexpectedly held its…
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Thailand monetary policy should remain accommodative, central bank minutes show
The Bank of Thailand will keep monetary policy accommodative to support an economic recovery and remains ready to adjust policy settings…
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Tiger on the loose in central Mexico after severe flooding
A Bengal tiger has escaped from a zoo amid severe flooding in Mexico. The animal escaped from its cage in the Animalia zoo near the…
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Thai central bank worried over disconnect as global markets soar
The disconnect between the real economy and record-high financial markets worldwide is worrying, according to the Bank of Thailand (BOT),…
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Thai central bank unexpectedly holds rates, trims growth forecast
Policymakers leave the door open to more easing if the glum outlook for the economy deteriorates further Thailand’s central bank left its…
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Australia’s central bank swings to A$11 billion profit, again skips paying dividend to government
The RBA’s equity position improves, led by valuation gains on its gold holdings Australia’s central bank swung to an accounting profit…
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NetLink opens S$110 million Seletar Central Office to serve northern Singapore
The facility will benefit upcoming developments including the North-South Corridor and 40,000 new homes Internet service provider NetLink…
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Vietnam central bank vows to push growth, limiting credit risks
The trade levies are putting upward pressure on inflation and adding pressure on the currency The State Bank of Vietnam plans to keep…
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New Thai central bank chief says he will work with government but maintain independence
Thailand’s new central bank chief said on Wednesday that he will maintain the independence of the central bank while collaborating with…
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New Thai central bank chief’s arrival fuels bets of larger cut
The leadership transition at the bank also comes as the country sees its third government change in just over two years When Vitai…
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China's central bank pledges to step up policy support for growth
China’s central bank said on Friday (Sep 26) it will step up monetary policy adjustments and strengthen coordination between monetary and…
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Indonesia central bank to use all available instruments 'boldly' to stabilise rupiah
The central bank is certain that currency stabilisation efforts will guide the rupiah to reflect fundamental value Indonesia’s central…
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Australian central bank blasts ASX for trading settlement failures
The Australian Securities Exchange must make “foundational changes” to its governance, culture and risk management after last year’s…
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Central Bank’s New Brazilian Forex Rules Could Impact Crypto Exchanges
Brazil’s central bank (BCB) has proposed new rules for the forex sector that may place further restrictions on the country’s crypto…
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Heineken to buy Fifco businesses for US$3.2 billion in Central America push
The deal will enable Heineken to enter “new profit pools” across Central America, says chief executive Dolf van den Brink Dutch brewer…
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Thai central bank wants to avoid side effects from steps to constrain baht, official says
Thailand’s central bank wants to avoid unintended consequences from any measures such as a tax on gold trading that it takes to curb the…
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China’s central bank revives liquidity tool before long holiday
CHINA’S central bank has dusted off a liquidity instrument it last used eight months ago, part of a move to flood the banking system with…
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Europe: Shares finish week flat after key central bank verdicts
European shares were little changed on Friday (Sep 19), capping an eventful week on a benign note with sentiment that was largely shaped…
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Philippines central bank tightens rules on large cash withdrawals amid graft crackdown
The new rule comes amid a government-led anti-corruption crackdown on infrastructure projects The Philippine central bank has tightened…
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Thai central bank intervenes to slow currency moves
The currency’s strength relative to regional peers is seen as a threat to exports and tourism Thailand’s central bank has intervened to…
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UN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — A United Nations armored personnel carrier in the Central African Republic crashed and rolled into…