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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.
Malaysia’s National 5G Wholesale Network Experiment
By James Guild
Its government is playing an unusually active role in setting up the country's next-gen telecom networks. But will it succeed?
Thailand Suspends Quarantine-Free Travel Policy Due to Omicron Fears
By Sebastian Strangio
The move came a day after the country's health authorities identified the first local transmission of the new variant.
RCEP Will Drive ASEAN Economic Recovery
By Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy
On January 1, 2022, RCEP will take effect and should serve as a key engine of trade and economic recovery for the entire region.
China’s Long-Term Economic Direction
By Sara Hsu
Xi Jinping has been clear that China’s old economic model is a thing of the past. The new one, however, is only starting to take shape.
Why Isn’t There More Inflation in Indonesia Right Now?
By James Guild
Unlike the U.S. and Europe, the nation is much less directly integrated into global supply chains.
Ecuador and the First AIIB Project in Latin America
By Juan Manuel Harán
Parsing Ecuador’s $50 million project and the future of the China-led development bank in Latin America.
The Future of LNG in Vietnam After COP26
By Quynh Tran
Liquid natural gas could help Vietnam wean itself off coal while satisfying its growing demand for electricity.
Making Sense of Mitratel’s $1.3 Billion Dollar IPO on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
By James Guild
The listing sends the message that the government is willing to make room for the safe investment of private capital in Indonesia.
How Indonesia and Singapore Can Deepen Their Renewable Energy Cooperation
By Dedi Dinarto and Gerardus Yosari
In many ways, the two nations are natural partners in the development of green energy sources.
Thai Telcos Dtac and True Are Planning a Merger
By James Guild
If approved, the merger between the two firms will create the country's largest telecommunications firm.
The Idiosyncrasies of China’s Bond Market
By Kate Jaquet
China’s bond market appears hampered by unpredictable default mechanisms, non-standardized bond covenants, and unreliable bond ratings.
Thailand’s PTT Makes Its Electric Vehicle Play
By James Guild
PTT is a multi-billion-dollar behemoth entirely structured around the exploration, processing, and trading of fossil fuels. So why is it leaning hard into the EV sector?