The relatively benign inflation outlook in the policy horizon provides space for monetary policy adjustments to complement the national government’s efforts in mitigating the adverse impact of the COVID-19 public health crisis. Moreover, the BSP remains vigilant in monitoring domestic and international developments for any other emerging risks to the outlook for both inflation and economic activity.
Haruhiko Kuroda: Opening remarks Opening remarks by Mr Haruhiko Kuroda, Governor of the Bank of Japan, at the 2013 Bank of Japan-Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies (IMES) Conference, hosted by the IMES of the Bank of Japan, Tokyo, 29 May 2013. * I. *  *  Introduction  Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.