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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.
3 Takeaways From Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Roadmap
By James Guild
Will the market-based mechanism of the Just Energy Transition Partnership be able to match funding with feasible renewable energy projects?
Resolving India’s AI Regulation Dilemma
By Shaoshan Liu and Jyotika Athavale
Which model best suits India: the U.K., U.S., EU, or China path?
Streamlining Japanese Investments in Indian Start-ups: What’s Missing?
By Chitrali Parashar
While India's growth figures are attractive to Japanese investors considering long-term strategies, there is a challenge in converting this interest into short-term investment plans.
Thailand Announces Reduced Subsidies for EVs as Sales Boom
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai government is hoping to maintain the upward trajectory of EV sales while reducing pressure on its budget.
The De-risking State in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Investors want high returns to be had in emerging markets, but they also want to lower their risk of exposure. Often, the state is the one expected to “de-risk” the investment.
India’s AI Regulation Dilemma
By Shaoshan Liu
The Indian government has oscillated between a non-regulatory approach, to foster innovation, and a more cautious one, with an emphasis on mitigating user harm.
China vs US Approaches to AI Governance
By Adam Au
Their differing approaches to regulation carry global significance as an AI arms race unfolds between the two fierce rivals.
Indonesia’s ‘Losers’ Reshape Policy as TikTok Exits Online Retail
By Rania Teguh
For all its short-term benefits, such protectionism will not benefit the country's economy in the long run.
Indonesia Seeks a Fairer Deal for Its Domestic Logistics Industry
By Duggan Flanakin
Fierce competition has left underfunded Indonesian enterprises lagging far behind their established, and often foreign-controlled, rivals.
Three Takeaways from Indonesia’s 2024 Budget
By James Guild
Despite the expenditures of the COVID-19 era, the country’s fiscal position and macroeconomic outlook are stable.
TikTok Culls Social Media Business Platform in Indonesia
By Sebastian Strangio
The move came after the Indonesian government announced an immediate ban on commerce transactions on social media platforms.
Thailand’s Real Estate Boom: The Impact of Chinese Investment
By Prem Singh Gill
A boom in Chinese investment has pushed up property prices. Does the new Thai government have a plan to manage the impact?