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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.
January 24, 2020
What’s Next for Malaysia’s Meandering Economy in 2020?
By Shankaran Nambiar
A look ahead after a year when the economy seemed to be in a state of suspension.
January 24, 2020
World Airports Take Precautions After China Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
Airports around the world are taking steps to contain the new virus’s spread.
January 23, 2020
China Virus Outbreak May Wallop Economy, Financial Markets
By Associated Press
China’s economy might face additional headwinds from a possible public health crisis.
January 21, 2020
IMF Downgrade of Growth Outlook Ups Pressure on India’s Modi
By Associated Press
The IMF said India's slowing growth was the single biggest drag on its global growth forecast in the past two years.
January 18, 2020
China’s 2019 Economic Growth Weakened Amid Trade War
By Associated Press
China's growth continued to slow in 2019, but things might be looking up in 2020.
January 14, 2020
US Drops Currency Manipulator Charge for China Ahead of ‘Phase One’ Trade Deal
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Treasury Department is pulling back its August 2019 charge that China is a currency manipulator.
January 13, 2020
Up In Smoke: Australia’s Bushfires Darken Economic Outlook
By Anthony Fensom
In addition to the catastrophic human and environmental costs, Australia's fires will have a heavy economic toll.
January 10, 2020
How US-Iran Tensions Could Upset American Interests in Northeast Asia
By Francesco Sassi
U.S.-Iran tensions could backfire on U.S. interests in Northeast Asia, thanks to the rising importance of LNG in the region’s energy mix.
January 10, 2020
An Endgame for Beijing in the US-China Trade Negotiations
By Chen Gong
Creating a long-term mechanism should be the primary objective of U.S.-China trade negotiations.
January 09, 2020
Across Asia, Economic Outlook Precarious
By Catherine Putz
Slowing growth in East Asia is matched with small recoveries in South and Central Asia in the latest World Bank forecast.
January 08, 2020
Can Timor-Leste Achieve a Balanced Development?
By Joao da Cruz Cardoso
The principal idea of development for Timor-Leste should be the wellbeing of the people rather than economic numerical indicators.
January 03, 2020
The Investment War with China: Assessing American Pressure
By Jean-Marc F. Blanchard
Part two of this series looks at American pressure on Chinese outward foreign direct investment.
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