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Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar coup removes central bank chief, alarming global financiers

Bank of Japan concerned that years of cooperation risk turning backward

Myanmar soldiers walk near the legislature in Naypyitaw. The military junta has replaced those in many key leadership positions, including the governor of the central bank.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- As news of the military coup in Myanmar reached the halls of the Bank of Japan, staff raced to gather information about the ongoing developments.

"They have apparently kicked out the central bank governor as well." The shocking news was passed up the command chain at the head office in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district.  

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