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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.
China's Great Property Wall
By Bonnie Girard
Is it time to bring real estate into the trade war?
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How Worried Should China Be About its ‘Consumption Downgrade’?
September 15, 2018
How Worried Should China Be About its ‘Consumption Downgrade’?
Whether there is a “consumption downgrade” remains debatable, but real threats are growing in China’s economy.
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How Worried Should China Be About its ‘Consumption Downgrade’?
How Badly is Indonesia’s Economy Really Doing?
September 13, 2018
How Badly is Indonesia’s Economy Really Doing?
While comparisons to the Asian Financial Crisis may be premature or overly alarming, there are reasons for worry.
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How Badly is Indonesia’s Economy Really Doing?
A Blueprint for Fixing Pakistan's Economy
September 12, 2018
A Blueprint for Fixing Pakistan's Economy
Imran Khan needs to make a diehard attempt to revitalize Pakistan's ailing economy. Here's how he can start.
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A Blueprint for Fixing Pakistan's Economy
Omotenashi: The Business Norm Underlying Low Economic Productivity in Japan
September 11, 2018
Omotenashi: The Business Norm Underlying Low Economic Productivity in Japan
One idiosyncrasy unique to corporate Japan prevents the reduction of unessential workers to improve productivity.
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Omotenashi: The Business Norm Underlying Low Economic Productivity in Japan
TPP, RCEP and the Liberal Economic Order
September 02, 2018
TPP, RCEP and the Liberal Economic Order
Proponents of the liberal economic order have reason to be concerned.
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TPP, RCEP and the Liberal Economic Order
Malaysia’s Canceled Belt and Road Initiative Projects and the Implications for China
August 27, 2018
Malaysia’s Canceled Belt and Road Initiative Projects and the Implications for China
Malaysia–China relations are poised to remain friendly and may even offer China an opportunity to reassess how BRI projects are evaluated and implemented.
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Malaysia’s Canceled Belt and Road Initiative Projects and the Implications for China
Latest US-China Trade Talks End With a Whimper
August 25, 2018
Latest US-China Trade Talks End With a Whimper
As expected, the latest meeting brought the trade war no closer to an end.
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Latest US-China Trade Talks End With a Whimper
What’s Next for RCEP?
August 17, 2018
What’s Next for RCEP?
Progress on the agreement continues to be slow despite the growing urgency to complete it.
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What’s Next for RCEP?
China’s Worst Banks: The ‘Lehman’ Factor
August 14, 2018
China’s Worst Banks: The ‘Lehman’ Factor
Insights from Brandon Emmerich.
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China’s Worst Banks: The ‘Lehman’ Factor
Pakistan: Imran Khan's Economic Challenges
August 02, 2018
Pakistan: Imran Khan's Economic Challenges
Imran Khan will try to usher in a new era for his country. The first step requires tackling its economic challenges .
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's Economic Challenges
US-China Trade War Not the Only Headwind For Asia
July 23, 2018
US-China Trade War Not the Only Headwind For Asia
The trade war comes amid other warning signs for Asian economies.
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US-China Trade War Not the Only Headwind For Asia
Largest Bilateral Free Trade Agreement: Japan, EU Conclude Bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement
July 18, 2018
Largest Bilateral Free Trade Agreement: Japan, EU Conclude Bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement
The agreement will see nearly all tariffs on goods traded between the two sides lifted.
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Largest Bilateral Free Trade Agreement: Japan, EU Conclude Bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement
Investors Fret as Duterte’s Popularity Slumps
July 17, 2018
Investors Fret as Duterte’s Popularity Slumps
Will Duterte's crass and unpredictable style impact the Philippine economy?
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Investors Fret as Duterte’s Popularity Slumps
China's Possible Next Steps in the Trade War
July 07, 2018
China's Possible Next Steps in the Trade War
What China's “qualitative” measures might look like in the trade war versus the United States.
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China's Possible Next Steps in the Trade War
Taiwan's Migrant Workers Are Finding Their Voice
June 27, 2018
Taiwan's Migrant Workers Are Finding Their Voice
Labor protests in Taiwan reveal a pesky sincerity problem for government agencies.
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Taiwan's Migrant Workers Are Finding Their Voice
Asia Winning World Cup (Off The Field, That Is)
June 25, 2018
Asia Winning World Cup (Off The Field, That Is)
China's team may not have made it, but its companies are well represented at the World Cup.
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Asia Winning World Cup (Off The Field, That Is)
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IMF Interview: Opening Up Critical for China’s Future
September 11, 2018
IMF Interview: Opening Up Critical for China’s Future
But fully opening depends on how much free-market competition is allowed.
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