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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.
Debt Worries? Not Asia, Says IMF
By Anthony Fensom
A new report suggests there is scope for governments to borrow more, with one exception.
Emerging Asia: Beware The Fed
By Anthony Fensom
What might higher U.S. interest rates mean for Asian economies?
China: From Superclusters to Supercarriers
By Tristan Kenderdine
China’s local industrial policies reveal national strategies.
Kick-Starting Asia’s Economic Growth Engine
By William T. Wilson
The region’s main growth driver is stalling. Here’s what to do about it.
Is Asian Tourism Too Dependent on China?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new report suggests so and warns about its potential implications.
Powering Cambodia’s Economy
By Paul Pryce
The country needs innovative solutions to make good its energy deficit.
Has China’s Stock Market Joined the Big Leagues?
By Sara Hsu
Recent gains have certainly been impressive, but how real are they?
China, Qatar, and RMB Internationalization
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
With a new renminbi clearing center, Beijing takes an important step forward.
OECD: World Economy Only ‘B-Minus’
By Anthony Fensom
The Asian picture is mixed, with downgrades for China and Japan.
Asia’s Complacency Trap
By Anthony Fensom
Advanced economies are threatened by a “high income trap.”
Can China’s Financial System Become More Inclusive?
By Sara Hsu
Beijing is trying to make finance accessible to those traditionally denied it, with mixed results.
Time to Revisit an ASEAN-EU FTA?
By Ji Xianbai
Much has changed since 2007, when FTA talks were first attempted.