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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.
Learning From South Korea’s Fight Against Inflation
By Yong Kwon
One lesson from South Korea’s battle against runaway inflation in the 1980s: The importance of public communication.
Indonesian Capital Plan Throws China-Backed Rail Link Into Disarray
By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese-Indonesian consortium building the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail line says that projected demand has fallen by nearly half.
Pulling the Plug in Myanmar
By Sribala Subramanian
A coup and an energy transition break up two longstanding partnerships in the country’s oil and gas sector.
Is There an Arms Race Underway in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Fear of China is driving the region's recent spate of military procurements – but it's not the only factor.
An Argentine Company’s Journey to Investing in the Philippines
By Juan Manuel Harán and Marcos González Gava
Farmesa is one of the rare South American companies with a presence in Southeast Asia. What drove the firm to cross the Pacific Ocean and what hurdles did it face?
Indonesia Sets Date for Full Bali Tourism Opening
By Sebastian Strangio
The move, along with similar steps in Thailand and the Philippines, could mark the beginning of the end of the great Southeast Asian tourism recession.
The Politics of Steel in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Companies in Thailand and Indonesia have remained in the steel game despite taking huge losses over the past decade.
What’s Next for the Long-Awaited China-Japan-South Korea FTA?
By Xirui Li
Will RCEP be able to accelerate the negotiation process for the China-Japan-South Korea free trade agreement?
The Message Behind Indonesia’s Coal Export Ban
By James Guild
The move was less about coal shortages than about reminding Indonesia's private sector who is in charge.
China’s Transportation Plan Will Boost Post-Pandemic Logistics
By Sara Hsu
As China’s infrastructure improves further, it’s going to be harder than ever for U.S. multinationals to move to underdeveloped countries like Vietnam and Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Railway Renaissance
By James Guild
The Indonesian rail operator KAI remains one of the country’s more well-run and capable state-owned companies.
In Numbers: The Changing Composition of Populations in China, India, and Japan
By Diplomat Risk Intelligence
A new DRI Trendlines looks at demographics of three leading Asian powers, and how key variables paint a complicated and, in large parts, pessimistic picture.