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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.
Sony’s Yuletide Doldrums Could Lead to Comeback
By Shihoko Goto
Heeding some advice from an unlikely source could help the Japanese company salvage its reputation.
India and the Arab League: Walking the Trade Talk
By Kanchi Gupta
The Modi government is stepping up engagement with the Arab world.
Monetary Easing a Dead End for Japan
By Keita Miyaki
The BOJ continues to pursue its aggressive quantitative easing, but is it effective?
China’s Property Slowdown Prompts Diversification
By Sara Hsu
Chinese property developers are looking beyond real estate as they seek to shore up earnings.
Are the Good Times Over For Australia?
By Anthony Fensom
Growth is slowing, while debt and unemployment are on the rise.
China’s Balkan Gamble
By Dr. Valbona Zeneli
Why is China investing so much in the debt-burdened Balkans?
Opportunity for Beijing and Washington in Venezuela’s Oil Crisis
By Matt Ferchen
China and the U.S. could join forces for a more sustainable oil policy in Venezuela.
ASEM 2016: Mongolia in the Spotlight
By William Turner
Hosting the Asia-Europe Meeting in 2016 will be a significant opportunity for Mongolia.
Can Indonesia Be Better for Business?
By Eriz Ageng Wicaksono
Jokowi promises to improve the country’s ease of doing business, but he’ll have a lot of red tape to cut through first.
China’s New Confrontationalism Could Spark Investment Boom in SE Asia
By Thomas Jandl
If Chinese authorities keep going after foreign multinationals, ASEAN could be the winner.
China Takes Another Step Forward in War on Pollution
By Sara Hsu
A new environmental protection fund is another step forward in China’s battle against pollution.
Low Oil Prices Won’t Last
By Anthony Fensom
The fall in crude prices benefits many Asian countries, but the good news may be short lived.