Unpegged

Article Abstract:

A number of South East Asian currencies are moving away from being pegged to the dollar, to provide stability to their foreign exchange markets and effect a structural reform in their economies. The recent strengthening of the dollar against the yen has decreased Japanese investments and technology transfers, which had grown in the mid-1980s when the dollar fell against the yen. In addition, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia are undergoing a currency crisis as a result of slow exports, high foreign borrowing, excessive bank loans for property in a buyer's market, and an exchange rate linked to the dollar.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Currency Stabilization Programs, Monetary policy, Currency stabilization, Foreign exchange market

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Of crashes and conspirators

Article Abstract:

A currency crisis in Thailand is affecting the economy, and the country's government is blaming international speculators, particularly George Soros. The Thai baht's drop is discussed, along with the Malaysian economy and other topics.

Investments, Soros, George, Thailand

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South-East Asian economies: dreams of gold

Article Abstract:

Southeast Asian countries that have free markets are growing at a remarkable rate, but countries such as Myanmar and Cambodia have seen politics stand in the way of economic progress. Many are still living in absolute poverty.

Asia, Southeastern

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