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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.
Afghanistan’s Minerals: A Looted Economic Hope for Stability
By Gul Maqsood Sabit
Instead of being looted, Afghanistan’s resources should be strategically exploited for the country's benefit.
The West Is Missing Asia’s Coal Opportunity
By Andrew Witthoeft
Western governments should look at coal as an opportunity to lift a significant proportion of the world’s population out of poverty.
Abe's Art of the Deal: What the Japanese Prime Minister Won in New York
By Tobias Harris
Japan is at the heart of virtually every effort to write new rules governing the global trading system in the 21st century.
As China's P2P Industry Stumbles, One Company Is Soaring
By Sara Hsu
Fincera Chairman Yonghui Li on thriving despite China’s P2P industry turbulence.
Good Economic Times Are Over, Warns OECD
By Anthony Fensom
Amid trade tensions and global risks, warning bells are ringing over Asia’s growth forecast.
Understanding Japan’s Struggle to Reform the Shareholder-Management Relationship
By David Baran
Corporate governance has a long way to go in Japan.
Wanted: A Solid Tax Base in Pakistan
By Anthony Kleven
The new government must confront an old problem.
China's Great Property Wall
By Bonnie Girard
Is it time to bring real estate into the trade war?
How Worried Should China Be About its ‘Consumption Downgrade’?
By Biyun Song
Whether there is a “consumption downgrade” remains debatable, but real threats are growing in China’s economy.
How Badly is Indonesia’s Economy Really Doing?
By Luke Hunt
While comparisons to the Asian Financial Crisis may be premature or overly alarming, there are reasons for worry.
A Blueprint for Fixing Pakistan's Economy
By Uzair Younus
Imran Khan needs to make a diehard attempt to revitalize Pakistan's ailing economy. Here's how he can start.
Omotenashi: The Business Norm Underlying Low Economic Productivity in Japan
By Xiaochen Su
One idiosyncrasy unique to corporate Japan prevents the reduction of unessential workers to improve productivity.