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Japan's megabanks seek OpenAI model to harden cyber defences
Japan's megabanks seek OpenAI model to harden cyber defences
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
Three Japanese megabanks plan to use OpenAI's new model and Anthropic's Claude Mythos to reinforce system security against AI-linked cyber threats.Sri Lanka raises rate to 8.75% as oil shock hits Asian currencies
Sri Lanka raises rate to 8.75% as oil shock hits Asian currencies
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Emerging-market central banks are moving to defend their currencies as the Iran war lifts oil prices and pressures external balances across Asia.Asian Lenders Bolster Buffers as Middle East Conflict Clouds Credit Outlook
Asian Lenders Bolster Buffers as Middle East Conflict Clouds Credit Outlook
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Regional banks hike loan-loss provisions as high energy costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran conflict threaten corporate solvencyBOT teams up with DCCE, TAT and banks to support sustainable hotels
BOT teams up with DCCE, TAT and banks to support sustainable hotels
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
BOT, DCCE and TAT have launched Financing the Transition: Green Solutions for Hotels to help Thai hotels shift towards environmental sustainability.Dubai finance hub rattled as Gulf banks shut branches over Iran threat
Dubai finance hub rattled as Gulf banks shut branches over Iran threat
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Banks across the Gulf shut branches and moved staff to remote work after drone debris struck near Dubai’s DIFC and Iran warned regional banks could become targetsYuan hits strongest since May 2023 on report China told banks to curb US Treasuries
Yuan hits strongest since May 2023 on report China told banks to curb US Treasuries
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Bloomberg reported that the yuan jumped to its strongest level since May 2023 after China was said to have asked banks to curb their holdings of US Treasuries.China tells banks to curb US Treasury holdings to limit market risk
China tells banks to curb US Treasury holdings to limit market risk
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
China has advised banks to reduce exposure to US Treasuries amid fears of market volatility, as Beijing’s holdings fall to an 18-year low.Homes and condos under THB3 million slump as banks reject nearly 40% of loans
Homes and condos under THB3 million slump as banks reject nearly 40% of loans
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
Demand is still there, but tighter lending and high household debt are keeping first-time and middle-income buyers out.BOT warns NPLs may persist in 2026; major banks move to protect loan quality
BOT warns NPLs may persist in 2026; major banks move to protect loan quality
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025
Falling interest rates may offer some relief, but bankers and analysts say fragile incomes and weak demand will keep credit risks elevated, especially for SMEs and retail borrowers.