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Pacific Money
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.
Asia’s Currency War
The recent weakening of the yen is sparking responses across the region.
China and Georgia’s Economic Relations: Diversity and Contrasts
Georgia has adopted Western models of economics and politics, but its trade has benefited from looking East.
Sony Honami, Google Nexus 5, Samsung Galaxy Zoom: Excitement Mounts
This year may prove to be seminal for smartphone cameras.
Budgets: New Zealand 1, Australia 0?
New Zealand is doing better than its traditional trans-Tasman rival at getting its budget in order. But Australia’s post GFC performance is still impressive.
Japan Surprises with First-Quarter GDP
Abenomics provides consumption boost, although investment lags.
North Korea Pushes Ahead on Agricultural Reforms
Kim Jong-Un appears committed to limited agricultural reforms. These are doomed to fail.
AT&T Discontinuing HTC’s Facebook’s Phone?
Reports suggest a grim outlook for the “Facebook phone”.
Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Zoom, and Galaxy S4 Active: What You Need to Know
Samsung is set for a busy 2013. Here’s the latest on three potential releases.
IEA: North American Oil to Transform Global Market in Next 5 Years
A report sees a “supply shock” from increased North American oil output.
Google I/O Event Expected to Launch New Nexus Lines
Google fans have high hopes for the upcoming I/O event.
America’s Undiminished Power of Attraction
The possibility of free trade agreements such as TAFTA and TPP could change the game of world politics.
Playing the China Economic Data Game
The current picture is of a country receiving heavy injections of financing, but is the economy picking up steam?