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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.
Guangzhou Rental Reforms: A Step in the Right Direction for China’s Real Estate Market
By Spencer Sheehan
The new policies have limited scope for tenants and much more needs to be done.
Asia Growth on Track Despite Washington Worries
By Anthony Fensom
The IMF's latest World Economic Outlook Update remains bullish on Asia growth.
Currency Wars Along the Silk Road
By Gregory Gleason
Which will emerge on top in Central Asia: the dollar, the yuan, or even Bitcoin?
Pakistan Can No Longer Ignore Its Weakened Economy
By Uzair Younus
The government prefers to see a conspiracy when all evidence points to a looming economic crisis.
Time (and Oil) Running Out for Timor-Leste
By Anthony Fensom
The newly elected government will have to move quickly to diversify Timor-Leste's economy.
Why China’s Local Debt Policies May Spell Slower Growth
By Spencer Sheehan
China’s government is cracking down on local level debt, and this may dampen GDP growth in the second half of 2017.
4 Takeaways From China’s Latest GDP numbers
By Spencer Sheehan
Growth in a number of areas picked up markedly in June. So why are markets still cautious?
ADB: Climate Change Threatens Asia’s Development Gains
By Anthony Fensom
The ADB predicts "drastic changes" that could pose an "existential threat" to some Asian countries.
Can the EU-Japan Deal Prompt a US Recalibration on Trade?
By Erik Brattberg and James L. Schoff
Japan and Europe are sending a clear message to Washington: get on board or risk getting left behind.
With EU Deal, Japan Sends Powerful Message on Free Trade
By Anthony Fensom
The Japan-EU deal is a political win for Abe and a repudiation of Trump-style protectionism.
South Korea Still Mum on US Trade Deal Renegotiation
By Elaine Ramirez
President Moon steered clear of Trump’s earlier call for a renegotiation of the five-year-old trade deal.
5 Takeaways From Li Keqiang’s World Economic Forum Speech
By Spencer Sheehan
In Dalian, Li Keqiang pressed China’s case for global leadership and assured investors about economic stability.