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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.
World Shares Rise With Hopes for US-China Truce
By Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott
Confirmation that Trump and Xi will meet in Japan next week buoyed world markets.
India’s Loss of GSP Status Is a Diplomatic, Not an Economic, Setback
By Priyanka Pandit
The inability to avert the end of the preferential trade status calls into question New Delhi’s strong bilateral ties with Washington.
Trade War Clouds Outlook as Finance Chiefs Meet in Japan
By Elaine Kurtenbach
The U.S.-China trade war will loom large over the G-20’s annual financial gathering.
Chinese Media Suggest Rare Earth Embargo on US Amid Trade War
By Paul Wiseman, Frank Bajak, and Yanan Wang
Chinese media warn that Beijing could strike back harder as the trade war continues.
China's Latest Economy Data Calls for Caution
By Yu Zhongxin
China's economic data for April came in below expectations, in sharp contrast to rosy data from 2019's first quarter.
Reforming the Chiang Mai Initiative
By Mie Oba
Can East Asia come together to strengthen its financial system?
Huawei in the Trump Administration’s Crosshairs as US-China Economic Warfare Escalates
By Ankit Panda
Huawei is in trouble.
US Trade Tantrum: The Fallout for China and Asia
By Anthony Fensom
Trump just hiked U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods yet again. What does that mean for Asian economies?
Is Indonesia’s IPR Framework Incompatible with RCEP?
By Eva Novi Karina
On intellectual property rights, there’s a serious gap between domestic Indonesian law and the structures of the proposed RCEP.
China’s Digital Silk Road: A Game Changer for Asian Economies
By Chan Jia Hao
Chinese tech investments will jumpstart digital development in emerging economies. Are today's digital giants ready for the competition?
Uber’s Taiwan Operations in Jeopardy as Drivers Protest Rule Changes
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan’s transportation ministry is set to pass a new regulation that Uber says could hinder its ability to continue operating in the country.
Green Shoots Sighted for Asia’s Economies
By Anthony Fensom
Growth projections remain cautious, but there are promising signs Asia may be snapping out of its slowdown.