"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.

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

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

Opening Session

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

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

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