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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.
Amazon Will Test Drone Delivery System in India
By Zachary Keck & Kelwin Choi
Amazon Prime Air might first be tested in Indian cities like Mumbai and Bangalore.
Size Doesn’t Matter for Asia’s Influential Cities
By Anthony Fensom
Work in Asia, live in Australasia is the message from the latest global surveys of economic clout and livability.
Multinationals in China Feel the Heat
By Sara Hsu
Chinese government crackdowns may accelerate a trend that is seeing foreign firms move production elsewhere.
Myanmar: From Investment Abroad to Improvement at Home
By Gordon Wong
Now a magnet for foreign investors, Myanmar’s challenge is to ensure the investment benefits the nation.
China’s Model for Africa
By Sara Hsu
Western criticism of China’s approach to Africa is misplaced, but Beijing should place more emphasis on labor relations.
Asia’s Big Two Economies Misfire
By Anthony Fensom
China surprises with a sharp drop in lending while Japan records a major second quarter GDP contraction.
India and the Geopolitics of Trade
By Ritesh Kumar Singh & Prerna Sharma
New Delhi is backtracking on an agreement made in Bali just months ago. Why?
China Needs to Get Busy Marketing BRICS Bank
By Matthew Ribar
A recent conference was a missed opportunity for Beijing to present the NDB as an alternative to Western finance.
Chinese Consumption: Here to Stay?
By Sara Hsu
Consumer spending is growing, but some obstacles need to be cleared if that is to continue.
Russia May Block Western Flights to Asia
By Zachary Keck
Russia may prohibit U.S. and EU airlines from traveling through its airspace on flights to and from the Asia-Pacific.
Asia Turns Greener
By Anthony Fensom
Asia’s economic giants appear to be getting serious about tackling emissions.
World’s Largest Dam Requires US-China Cooperation
By Clint Richards
Despite diverging spheres of influence, Inga-3 could actually draw the two powers together.