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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.
China’s Latest Food Scandal Shows Regional Vulnerability
By Clint Richards
Tainted meat shows how an interconnected supply chain can affect a once trusted source of food.
India and Indo-Pacific Economic Cooperation
By Bipul Chatterjee & Surendar Singh
Indo-Pacific Economic Cooperation is an idea whose time is at hand. India should be proactive.
China’s Corporate Bond Market: Dying Young?
By Sara Hsu
A looming second default raises many questions about a nascent market.
Jokowi: A Nation (and Market) Picks a Favorite
By Anthony Fensom
Markets are considering the likely economic policies of the two candidates for the Indonesian presidency.
How Much Will China’s GDP Continue to Grow?
By Sara Hsu
Measuring the country’s true output remains problematic, but some reasonable hypotheses can be made.
Sneak Peek: Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact
By Vlad Andrici
There are suggestions that Sony is planning a sequel to its Z series. We take a look.
OECD: Forget Sunshades, The Future Ain’t So Bright
By Anthony Fensom
A new study sees slowing international growth, especially in Asia, in the coming decades.
Decoding India’s Persistent Food Inflation
By Prachi Priya
Rising living standards and inefficient agricultural policy are exacerbating India’s food problem.
The Expanding Offshore Renminbi
By Sara Hsu
Offshore trading of China’s currency is growing rapidly.
Getting Ready for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
By Vlad Andrici
Samsung’s upcoming budget-friendly model looks to be a superior device, if somewhat more expensive.
Smartwatches: LG G Watch vs Samsung Gear Live
Samsung and LG both have smartwatch entries. How do they compare?
China’s Man-Made Cities: Wisdom or Folly?
By Sara Hsu
The country’s plan to build new cities for the newly urbanized is problematic.