On July 21, 2025, the 30th EMEAP Governors’ Meeting addressed regional trade impacts from geopolitical tensions, inflation challenges, and AI developments, emphasizing ongoing policy assessment needs over the next few years.
On 21 July 2025, Mr. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), chaired the 30th Executives’ Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks (EMEAP) Governors’ Meeting. The meeting brought together governors from 11 member central banks in the region: Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
Discussions focused on several critical topics, including the impact of geopolitical tensions on regional trade and capital flows, as well as the evolving dynamics of inflation, which present increasing challenges for monetary policy.
Furthermore, the meeting highlighted the implications of AI developments for the financial sector and the importance of safe and inclusive digital finance. These issues will require close and continuous monitoring and policy assessment over the next two to three years.
Source : https://www.bot.or.th/en/news-and-media/news/news-20250722.html
