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Myanmar Announces Direct Border Trade Currency Settlement with Thailand; Plans Similar Non-Dollar Convertibility with India in Near Future
Myanmar's Minister of Information (MOI) Mr Maung Maung Ohn and Minister of Investments and Foreign Economic Relations (MIFER) Mr Aung Naing Oo said in a joint statement today that the kyat-baht initiative is a significant development as Thailand is Myanmar's second largest trading partner after China. The Myanmar Government intends to initiate similar currency convertibility for the Indian rupee for trade along the border it shares with India.
Myanmar and China commenced kyat-renminbi settlement for border trades in January 2022. The increasing use of non-US dollar direct currency settlement for border trade underscores the strong bilateral relations that Myanmar enjoys with its neighbours.
The kyat-baht settlement arrangement was endorsed by an official notification and guidelines issued by the Central Bank earlier this month. All settlements will be conducted online as opposed to cash transactions previously.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 (November-to-October) border trade along five checkpoints of the Myanmar-Thai border - Tachileik, Myawady, Kawthoung, Myeik and Hteekhee, - amounted to USD4.3 billion equivalent, up from USD3.9 billion in FY 2019-2020.
Starting this month merchants along the Myanmar-Thai border who are registered with the Myanmar Economic Bank can conduct trade based on the kyat-baht exchange rate announced daily by the Central Bank of Myanmar.
In FY 2020-2021 Thailand accounted for 17.61% of Myanmar's total trade which rose to USD5.3 billion from USD5.2 billion in FY2019-2020. Myanmar's main exports to Thailand include natural gas, base metals, electronic goods, pulses, and garments. In turn, Myanmar imports from Thailand machinery, appliances transport equipment and manufactured goods.
"Myanmar's immediate neighbours account for up to 70% of the country's total trade volume. Direct non-dollar currency settlements will help to broaden and facilitate bilateral trade, flow of goods and other forms of payment and settlement with the respective countries.
"As Myanmar gradually adopts full bilateral currency swap arrangements with various countries, regional economic cooperation will also be strengthened. By reducing dependence on the US dollar, we will mitigate the risk of sudden exchange rate swings due to external geopolitical factors. Myanmar can also reduce physical money in circulation as more trade transactions migrate online. If we can succeed with such arrangements with our immediate neighbours, Myanmar can gradually reduce the dependence on the US dollar for up to 70% of Myanmar's national trade volume," the two Ministers added.
The currency arrangements will also help Myanmar reduce inflation caused by the rise of the U.S. dollar, while alleviating concerns of currency shortage within the country. The arrangements will also contribute to the economic recovery of the country which - despite rising energy prices - expects to record modest GDP growth in the current fiscal year ending October 2022.
The currency shortage and weaker kyat last year was stoked by economic sabotage by the opponents including so-called People's Defensive Force (PDF) which tried to sow distrust in the local banking and financial system. Supported by foreign elements, the outlawed PDF also launched a terror campaign which caused the lives of many Government servants, security forces, and damage to public infrastructure.
The disturbances commenced after the 1 February 2021 Proclamation to declare a state of Emergency in Myanmar. Since the second half of 2021, the country has achieved national stability under the State Administration Council (SAC) which intends to call for a multi-party general election to be held by August 2023.
ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting
Myanmar's Minister of Foreign Investments and Economic Relations will represent the country at the March 16-17 ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat. "The Ministry will update other ASEAN members on the economic impact on Myanmar caused by two recent crisis situations - the COVID-19 pandemic and civil disobedience," said MIFER Minister Aung Naing Oo.
The Ministry will also update the significant efforts Myanmar is taking to develop the small and medium enterprises especially in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors through provision of credit and measures to facilitate the business environment despite the two major challenges.
"While the pressure on the financial system has eased and the kyat has stabilized due to policies implemented by the SAC, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused domestic energy prices to spike.
Due to the level of development of the country and recent crisis situations, Myanmar has probably faced more challenges than most other ASEAN members in the past year or so," they said.
Minister Aung Naing Oo also said:
"Myanmar has made every effort to fulfill its obligations under the four pillars of the ASEAN Economic Community.
Myanmar is one of the earliest signatory states to deposit its instrument of ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in accordance with the RCEP Agreement. However, Myanmar's instrument of ratification has been politicised by some RCEP participating countries. Likewise, Myanmar's ratification letter for Protocol to Implement the Tenth Package of Commitments under the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services has also faced the same problem.
ASEAN's approaches to creating a much stronger Southeast Asia, narrowing the development gap within ASEAN, and strengthening economic resilience cannot be fulfilled if Myanmar is excluded. This is not consistent with the ASEAN Charter. Myanmar believes that such actions can affect ASEAN's centrality.
For all member countries to benefit from economic integration, an all-inclusive manner is needed in ASEAN. No country should lag in regional economic integration. Sadly, some of ASEAN's directions and actions appear mismatched on the ground.
Whatever the challenges, Myanmar will actively continue to fulfill the commitments and obligations as an ASEAN member and as a responsible global citizen."
Issued by Ministry of Information and Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Union Government of Myanmar.
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Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.comThe Myanmar Government has agreed to accept the Thai baht as an official currency for settling border trade starting this month. Thailand is the second country after China to permit its national currency to be exchangeable with the Myanmar kyat for border trade activities.
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KTC and JCB launch the first JCB ULTIMATE Credit Card in Thailand
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Ultimate is the highest status card to accommodate higher income customer and KTC JCB ULTIMATE Credit Card will be the first issued JCB Ultimate card in Thailand. KTC JCB ULTIMATE cardholders will be able to enjoy the JCB Ultimate service additionally to the JCB Platinum service which offers special benefits at restaurants and online merchants. In addition, KTC will provide 2x KTC FOREVER points when spend in foreign currency (other than THB) and card members can enjoy 2 times complimentary access to Royal Silk Lounge when flying international flights or domestic flights within Thailand with Thai Airways or Thai Smile Airways.
Mr Rathian Srimongkol, President & Chief Executive Officer "KTC" or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, said, "KTC was honored by JCB to be the first credit card in Thailand to issue a credit card of the highest status, that is, the 'KTC JCB ULTIMATE Credit Card' to expand the membership base to those who earn 50,000 baht or more, love to travel with a taste of fine dining, and often shop online. KTC truly hopes that the special privileges of the card will be the go-to option for those that love everything Japanese and have fun with living like the "Live life that is 'Ultimately Yours'" slogan.
Mr Ryo Morita, Managing Director of JCB International (Thailand) Company Limited said, "We are delighted to announce the first JCB Ultimate card in Thailand with KTC. Our Ultimate service focuses mainly on online merchants to accommodate to the new normal. JCB has analyzed the payment transaction to match the need and we strongly believe that the new issued card will fit to the lifestyles of our customer. We are also preparing for exclusive offers for overseas traveling especially in Japan after the boarder is open."
About KTC
KTC is a Thailand's leading credit card company founded in 1996, and operates issuing business, acquiring, payment service provider, and personal loan. KTC's strategy focuses on building membership base to sustain company's profits in which credit card and personal loan are core businesses. Besides, the company has offered other related businesses to satisfy its members. As of December 30, 2021, KTC had over 2.5 million credit card accounts. For more information, please visit: https://www.ktc.co.th/en
About JCB
JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 37 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 140 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/
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Kandtharat Chermchitphong
Paradee Thesratanavong
Public Relations
Tel: +63-2-828-5049
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JCB
Ayaka Nakajima
Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-5778-8353
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Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.comKrungthai Card Public Company Limited., one of the leading card issuing company and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, announce the launch of issuing the KTC JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Thailand.
General Dr. Uthai Shinawatra Signals Intent to Sign Billionaire Deal
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For his part, General Dr. Uthai will strictly limit the issuance number of the Certificates of Performance to 100 million, receiving compensation of $5 for each certificate with a maximum compensation of $500 million total per year over a 4-year period.
The Certificate of Performance signed-and-approved by General Dr. Uthai will be awarded to all Trader Applicants who participate in each trading challenge organized by Fortius Capital Foundation and promoted by Crypto Promoters whose trading accounts from each trading challenge have been profitable.
Each of 30,000 trading challenges will be promoted by Licensed Crypto Promoters (entrepreneurs who sign up for the Dubai Crypto Unicorn Accelerator Project to launch their own Bitcoin Funds and Bluechip Stock Trading Challenges earned from application fee and trade copying fee). There will also be a $39 fee per online issuance, except for the top three performers at each trading challenge. This is, appropriately, a way to recognize the most outstanding traders, while also including and encouraging all traders.
In addition to supporting the Certificates of Performance for the Bitcoin Fund and Bluechip Stock Trading Challenges, General Dr. Uthai's digital signature will also appear on a "Certificate of Training" issued as part of a universally accessible, zero-tuition online course. The course, "How to Build an Investment Portfolio like Billionaires," will walk students through some of the strategies favored by world-renowned financiers such as Chris Horn, Jim Simons, Ken Griffin, Steven Cohen, and Chase Coleman, experts whose assets under management total more than $500 billion.
Byung Jun Chun, UN Peace Ambassador, and Advisor to CTG have explained that this initiative will be a life-changer for many. In his own words: "Today, most of the 400 million Chinese students don't have live experience trading bluechip stocks on major US stock exchanges, so we are delighted to partner with promoters through our online Bitcoin ETF x Blue-Chip Stocks Trading Challenge via live accounts. At the same time, we will be providing education on how to build investment portfolios like George Soros, Temasek Holding, AIA Group, or Yale University. This can potentially help change the students' mindsets forever."
For General Dr. Uthai, these initiatives seem appropriate, given his ongoing support of financial literacy education for the youth. He has spoken in the past about reducing global poverty by teaching more young people about finance. Long-term, General Dr. Uthai believes, programs such as this can enhance the Thai economy, increasing the standard of living within the country by improving product distribution and attracting new investments.
Mr. Jose Rivera Olalquiaga, Chairman of Fortius Capital Foundation, the Dubai-based Project license holder, has said of the working relationship, "We are proud to have General Uthai Shinawatra contribute his reputation to fully promote our Dubai Crypto Unicorn Accelerator Project. This project is not only potentially helping General Uthai to become the second billionaire from the Shinawatra family, but also helping Thailand to have a sustainable distribution channel of local Thai SME products representing more than 40% of Thailand's GDP."
To learn more about the free portfolio-building course, visit: www.fortiuscapitalfoundation.com/freecourse today.
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Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.comIn a move that is sure to excite finance-sector watchers the world over, General Dr. Uthai Shinawatra has taken an appointment to serve as the honorable advisor for Capital Trust Group Limited (CTG).
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