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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.
June 08, 2023
Why Singapore Airlines Had a Good 2022
By James Guild
The city-state's flagship carrier enjoys a key advantage over many of its regional rivals.
June 03, 2023
Chinese Investment in Europe Is Changing
By Gabriele Manca
Chinese companies are investing less in Europe, but they are raising the bar for the investments that are being made.
June 02, 2023
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Reaches Supply Chain Agreement
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
That IPEF member countries have come so far since the group's establishment a year ago suggests that there is a near unanimous view about supply chain vulnerabilities.
May 31, 2023
Why Weakness in US Banking Is Unlikely to Spread to Indonesia
By James Guild
The country's banks are relatively conservative, relying on everyday loans over more risky and profitable assets.
May 25, 2023
How Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo Rejuvenated Dependency Theory
By Fajar Hidayat
Jokowi is making a concerted effort to move his country beyond reliance on raw materials – and by doing so, drawing attention to a lingering legacy of colonialism.
May 24, 2023
Why the Philippines’ Two Largest State-Owned Banks Are Contemplating a Mega-Merger
By James Guild
The government is hoping that the merger of DBP and the Land Bank of the Philippines will increase profitability, with a possible eye to supporting its embryonic sovereign wealth fund.
May 22, 2023
End of the Road for India and Russia’s Rupee-Ruble Trade?
By K.A. Dhananjay
Even as India-Russia energy trade witnessed significant growth, the rupee-ruble system could not gain traction as expected.
May 19, 2023
Will Jokowi’s Economic Legacy Survive Beyond Indonesia’s Election?
By Samir Puri
Since taking office in 2014, Indonesia's leader has eschewed the nostrums of Western neoliberalism. The country's trajectory will likely continue into a more challenging age.
May 16, 2023
Indonesia’s Transactional Military Modernization
By James Guild
The country has long sought to balance the operational and strategic needs of the military against the political imperative to contribute to economic development.
May 11, 2023
Linking Together Asia’s Digital Future
By Grace Yuehan Wang
Digital connectivity promises to be a driving force behind Asian growth, particularly in Southeast Asia.
May 09, 2023
Australia Forecasts First Annual Budget Surplus in 15 years
By Rod McGuirk
Treasurer Jim Chalmers detailed a government economic blueprint for next year, which aims to ease financial hardships of the most needy without stoking stubbornly high inflation.
May 09, 2023
How Big is China’s Footprint in Southeast Asia’s Telecom Sector?
By James Guild
The extent to which the region's governments are willing to engage with Chinese firms, and the risks they perceive in doing so, vary widely.
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