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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.
Despite China-US Dialogues, Semiconductor Supply Chain Remains Uncertain
By Darson Chiu and Arisa Liu
The Biden administration is picking up the pace of engagements with China, while simultaneously continuing to tighten restrictions on China’s access to chip technology.
Indonesia Bans E-Commerce on Social Media Networks
By Sebastian Strangio
The ban is set to impact the Chinese social media network TikTok, which has launched an aggressive expansion into the e-commerce space.
The Australia-India Trade Agreement: The Start of Something More for India?
By Parth Sharma
The early results of the AI-ECTA have been positive, and could remind Indian officials of the merits of free trade agreements and tariff elimination.
What Does the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Mean for Asian Economies?
By Sacha Shaw
Although the exposure of Asian markets is initially limited, CBAM could signal a major shift in both emissions reduction and global trade.
Southeast Asia’s Data Center Boom
By James Guild
Firms' increasing need for processing power and data storage is driving a rapid expansion of the sector.
What Does Huawei’s Homemade Chip Really Mean for China’s Semiconductor Industry?
By Megha Shrivastava
In the end, the breakthrough may be largely symbolic – but that's precisely how it will have the biggest impact.
MRT, HSR, LRT: Indonesia’s Alphabet Soup Approach to Public Transit
By James Guild
Assessing three major transport infrastructure projects that are nearing completion.
US Chipmakers March South as Vietnam Subsidizes Its Tech Future
By Arrian Ebrahimi
Just as Vietnam comes into its unique role in China-U.S. relations, Hanoi’s policymakers are trying to find their niche in the global semiconductor industry.
The Push to Make Indian Manufacturing Globally Competitive
By Prachi Priya and Aniruddha Ghosh
The government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme seeks to buoy India’s manufacturing sector, but don’t expect it to be a gamechanger.
ASEAN’s Window of Opportunity for Shaping Global Data Governance
By Jesslene Lee
The bloc's roadmap for digital integration could help set global norms at a time when distinctive models of data regulation are forming.
Thailand Grants Chinese Tourists Visa-Free Access in Bid to Revive Economy
By Sebastian Strangio
Eight months after the end of Beijing's strict "zero COVID" policy, tourist arrivals to Thailand remain sluggish.
De-dollarization Dreams: Why the US Dollar Won’t Bow Out
By Shaoyu Yuan
While the discourse around de-dollarization gains momentum, particularly with the strategic expansion of BRICS, the U.S. dollar's preeminence remains largely unchallenged.
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