
Bank of Russia Buys Yuan Worth 5.3 Billion Rubles
The Bank of Russia purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlement on June 16, 2026, for 5.3 billion rubles ($73.11 million). Similar purchases were made on June 15.

The Bank of Russia purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlement on June 16, 2026, for 5.3 billion rubles ($73.11 million). Similar purchases were made on June 15.

最高裁は、外国通貨を別の外国通貨に両替した際の為替差益は、日本円に払い戻さなくても課税対象になると初判断した。外貨同士の取引でも、両替時点で収入の権利が確定すると結論付け、投資家側の上告を棄却した。実務を追認する形となった。

The Bank of Russia purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlements on June 11, 2026, for 5.3 billion rubles ($73.08 million). This follows a purchase of 5.2 billion rubles ($71.70 million) on June 10.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced measures to attract foreign currency inflows, including incentives for external commercial borrowings (ECBs) and bearing hedging costs on FCNR(B) deposits, while maintaining the policy rate at 5.25% and a neutral stance. RBI also revised its inflation forecast upward to 5.1% and lowered growth forecasts to 6.6% for FY27, citing supply chain disruptions and elevated energy prices.

A 45-year-old woman was robbed of S$50,000 after arranging a currency exchange via a messaging app. She met two men at a hotel near Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, where the incident occurred.

A 45-year-old woman was robbed of S$50,000 after arranging a currency exchange online. She met a man near Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, and was taken to a hotel room where a second man was waiting. The police are investigating.

The Bank of Russia purchased 1.2 billion rubles ($16.64 million) worth of yuan on the domestic market with settlements dated May 29, 2026. Similar operations were conducted on May 28.
India's rupee has fallen nearly 6% against the US dollar since late February due to Middle East tensions. The Reserve Bank of India is considering measures like a potential interest rate hike, a foreign currency deposit scheme for NRIs, and a sovereign dollar bond to stabilize the currency and attract inflows.

The US Treasury Department sanctioned Iran-based Amin Exchange and 19 vessels involved in shipping Iranian oil and petrochemicals. The exchange facilitated billions in transactions, enabling Iran to evade sanctions and access the international financial system.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faced down calls to resign on Monday over a scandal in which thieves stole bundles of cash in foreign currency hidden in a sofa on his ranch. In a televised address to the nation, Ramaphosa said he respected a constitutional court ruling that revived impeachment proceedings against him last week but pledged to defend himself. “While there have been calls in some circles that I should resign, nothing in the Constitutional Court judgment compels me to...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faced down calls to resign on Monday over a scandal in which thieves stole bundles of cash in foreign currency hidden in a sofa on his ranch. In a televised address to the nation, Ramaphosa said he respected a constitutional court ruling that revived impeachment proceedings against him last week but pledged to defend himself. “While there have been calls in some circles that I should resign, nothing in the Constitutional Court judgment compels me to...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged collective national efforts to reduce import dependence and strengthen India's global supply chain position. Amidst global uncertainty and Middle East conflict concerns, he appealed to citizens to minimize foreign currency spending and support domestic manufacturing. Modi drew parallels to past national crises, emphasizing historical citizen unity in response to government appeals.
India's foreign exchange reserves experienced a significant drop of $7.794 billion, reaching $690.693 billion in the week ending May 1. This decline, primarily driven by a fall in foreign currency assets and gold reserves, follows a previous decrease. The central bank's intervention in the forex market to support the rupee is a key factor behind this trend.

The volume of foreign currency sales on the domestic market with settlements on May 6 amounted to $185.95 mln

A home in the upscale Shouson Hill area in Hong Kong’s Southern district has been burgled, with luxury watches and foreign currency worth more than HK$1.1 million (US$140,400) stolen. Police are looking into whether the burglars scaled the wall of a vacant neighbouring detached house at Orchid Hill to enter 26 Shouson Hill Road in Deep Water Bay, the South China Morning Post learned. The force responded to a call from a domestic helper at 10.11am on Saturday, after she discovered signs of forced...

Rusya Merkez Bankası, 28 Nisan 2026 hesaplaşmalı iç piyasada 4.6 milyar ruble (61.04 milyon dolar) yuan sattı. 27 Nisan hesaplaşmalı satış 4.7 milyar ruble (62.39 milyon dolar) idi.
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $2.362 billion to $703.308 billion in the week ending April 17, following a previous gain of $3.825 billion. This increase, driven by rising foreign currency assets and gold reserves, marks a rebound after a decline caused by Middle East geopolitical tensions.

The Bank of Russia sold yuan worth 4.6 billion rubles ($61.05 million) on the domestic market with settlements dated April 21, 2026. The volume matched the previous day's sales. Operations were conducted on the Moscow Exchange's currency section under the yuan-ruble instrument.

SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Resident foreign currency deposits in South Korea fe...

The Bank of Russia sold yuan worth 4.6 billion rubles ($61.30 million) on the domestic market with settlements dated April 20, 2026. This follows sales of 4.7 billion rubles ($62.63 million) on April 17. The central bank conducts currency operations on the Moscow Exchange using the yuan-ruble instrument.