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"Ten Years After the Asian Currency Crisis: Future Challenges for Asian Economies and Financial Markets"

Speeches made by guest speakers at the international symposium hosted by the Center for Monetary Cooperation in Asia (CeMCoA) of the Bank of Japan on January 22, 2007 in Tokyo

May 8, 2007
International Department
Bank of Japan

This year marks the 10th year since the currency crisis hit Asian economies. Since the severe disruption, the economies have charted a strong recovery. The symposium aimed to recognize the economic dynamism of the region through speeches from prominent Asian central bank governors and the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. They discussed the challenges that will face Asian economies and financial markets as well as the potential for further cooperation in the region.

Opening Session

Opening Remarks

Session 1: Changes After the Crisis: ASEAN's Economic Dynamism and Prospects

Session 2: Beyond the Crisis: Asia's Future Challenges

Panel Discussion: ASEAN's Challenges

Participants:

  • Mr. Amando M. Tetangco, Jr., Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
  • Mr. Burhanuddin Abdullah, Governor, Bank Indonesia
  • Dr. Tarisa Watanagase, Governor, Bank of Thailand
  • Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
  • Mr. Rodrigo de Rato y Figaredo, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
  • Mr. Toshihiko Fukui, Governor, Bank of Japan

Moderator: Mr. Akinari Horii, Assistant Governor, Bank of Japan