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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.
The Bank of Japan’s Very Bold Move
By Anthony Fensom
Quantitative easing lives on in Japan as the central bank tries to rescue Abenomics.
Chinese Direct and Financial Outbound Investment
By Sara Hsu
China is becoming an increasingly large and sophisticated investor abroad.
South Korea: Spring Jailed Tycoons to Save Economy?
By Aidan Foster-Carter
Two South Korean government ministers offer up a very bad idea.
American Protectionism Threatens US-China Trade
By Bill Watson
For all its complaints about Beijing's unfair trade policies, the U.S. unfairly targets Chinese goods.
Korea’s Branding Woes
By Luke Stanhope
‘The Republic of Korea is a country rich in history, culture and creativity. It’s time to get the word out.’
US Economists Warn on China, India Growth Slowdown
By Anthony Fensom
Beware ‘Asiaphoria’ says former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers.
China’s Mixed Growth Forecasts
By Sara Hsu
The more conservative estimates of China’s future economic growth may underestimate its capacity to reform.
Could China Miss its First Growth Target Since the Financial Crisis?
By Clint Richards
Consumer demand doesn’t appear strong enough to keep the economy on course.
China’s Subsidized Shipbuilding
By Thomas N. Thompson
New research shows that China supports its shipbuilding with massive subsidies.
Will Aceh’s Sharia Law Quash Investment?
By Farzikha Soerono
Indonesia’s only province with Islamic Law shows the risks inherent in its uneven application.
Is Australia Still the Lucky Country?
By Anthony Fensom
With a slowing resources boom and a worrying housing bubble, is Australia prepared for good times to end?
A New Type of US-Japan Trade Relationship
By David A. Parker
Secretary of Commerce Pritzker’s trade mission to Japan this week underscores the progress made in recent years.