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Pacific Money  .
The 21st century is commonly referred to as the 'Pacific Century.' For such a prediction to materialize, the economies of the Asia-Pacific must lead the globe. What challenges will the region face? What nations stand to benefit most? The Diplomat's economics and business blog, Pacific Money, will try to tackle these questions and more.
Timor-Leste Needs New Strategies to Create Jobs
By Guteriano Neves
Despite the modest economic growth of the last decades, Timor-Leste cannot accommodate a rapidly growing young population.
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Pacific Trade Norms Established as US Producers Fear Losses
January 11, 2019
Pacific Trade Norms Established as US Producers Fear Losses
With TPP-11 entering into force late last year, the Asia-Pacific has a new set of trade rules.
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Pacific Trade Norms Established as US Producers Fear Losses
Can China’s Economy Weather a Contraction in Manufacturing Activity?
January 09, 2019
Can China’s Economy Weather a Contraction in Manufacturing Activity?
Beware an overreliance on manufacturing data when forecasting China’s economic health.
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Can China’s Economy Weather a Contraction in Manufacturing Activity?
Winners and Losers From Asia’s Dog Year
December 26, 2018
Winners and Losers From Asia’s Dog Year
It has been a dog year, indeed, for many.
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Winners and Losers From Asia’s Dog Year
How India Is Navigating Global Trade Agreement Trends
December 08, 2018
How India Is Navigating Global Trade Agreement Trends
What recent agreements like the CPTPP and USMCA mean for India.
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How India Is Navigating Global Trade Agreement Trends
A Possible Upside to the US-China Trade War
November 28, 2018
A Possible Upside to the US-China Trade War
Southeast Asian countries may gain from shifting production linked to the tit-for-tat tariff dispute.
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A Possible Upside to the US-China Trade War
Indonesia and RCEP: Beware the Public Health Risks
November 23, 2018
Indonesia and RCEP: Beware the Public Health Risks
Proposals from Japan and South Korea would require patent law changes in several RCEP countries, including Indonesia.
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Indonesia and RCEP: Beware the Public Health Risks
Afghanistan Declared a Top Improver in 2019 Doing Business Ranking
November 07, 2018
Afghanistan Declared a Top Improver in 2019 Doing Business Ranking
Climbing 16 places, the World Bank names Afghanistan as a top improver in its latest Doing Business report.
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Afghanistan Declared a Top Improver in 2019 Doing Business Ranking
India and Japan Boost Relations With High-Tech Focus
November 02, 2018
India and Japan Boost Relations With High-Tech Focus
“Our software and Japan’s hardware can do wonders” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared.
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India and Japan Boost Relations With High-Tech Focus
The CPTPP Trade Agreement Will Enter Into Force on December 30
November 01, 2018
The CPTPP Trade Agreement Will Enter Into Force on December 30
With Australia's ratification, the CPTPP has met the threshold requirements to enter into force.
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The CPTPP Trade Agreement Will Enter Into Force on December 30
What Will the US-China Trade War Mean for Africa?
October 25, 2018
What Will the US-China Trade War Mean for Africa?
The collateral damage and potential opportunities, as seen from Uganda, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.
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What Will the US-China Trade War Mean for Africa?
Keeping Asia on Top of Global Growth
October 15, 2018
Keeping Asia on Top of Global Growth
The latest projections shave a bit off of expected Asian growth.
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Keeping Asia on Top of Global Growth
Afghanistan’s Minerals: A Looted Economic Hope for Stability
October 05, 2018
Afghanistan’s Minerals: A Looted Economic Hope for Stability
Instead of being looted, Afghanistan’s resources should be strategically exploited for the country's benefit.
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Afghanistan’s Minerals: A Looted Economic Hope for Stability
The West Is Missing Asia’s Coal Opportunity
October 04, 2018
The West Is Missing Asia’s Coal Opportunity
Western governments should look at coal as an opportunity to lift a significant proportion of the world’s population out of poverty.
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The West Is Missing Asia’s Coal Opportunity
Abe's Art of the Deal: What the Japanese Prime Minister Won in New York
October 02, 2018
Abe's Art of the Deal: What the Japanese Prime Minister Won in New York
Japan is at the heart of virtually every effort to write new rules governing the global trading system in the 21st century.
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Abe's Art of the Deal: What the Japanese Prime Minister Won in New York
As China's P2P Industry Stumbles, One Company Is Soaring
September 26, 2018
As China's P2P Industry Stumbles, One Company Is Soaring
Fincera Chairman Yonghui Li on thriving despite China’s P2P industry turbulence.
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As China's P2P Industry Stumbles, One Company Is Soaring
Good Economic Times Are Over, Warns OECD
September 24, 2018
Good Economic Times Are Over, Warns OECD
Amid trade tensions and global risks, warning bells are ringing over Asia’s growth forecast.
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Good Economic Times Are Over, Warns OECD
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Van Jackson on Dealing With a Nuclear North Korea
January 16, 2019
Van Jackson on Dealing With a Nuclear North Korea
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