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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.
China’s Minimum Wage Growth Slows, But Businesses Still Feel the Squeeze
By Spencer Sheehan
Even as minimum wage growth slow, rising labor costs are still pressuring businesses.
Despite Political Worries, Asia Still World’s Economic Powerhouse
By Anthony Fensom
The Asian Development Bank says the region will remain the biggest contributor to global growth in 2017.
4 Trends Influencing Chinese Real Estate Developers in 2016
By Spencer Sheehan
Data from the 2016 property market is a good news/bad news scenario for developers.
Ranking the Central Asian States as Investment Destinations
By Stanislav Pritchin
25 years after independence, which Central Asian and South Caucasian countries are the best (and worst) places to invest?
China’s Subtle But Significant Attitude Change on Monetary Policy
By Spencer Sheehan
The People’s Bank of China’s monetary policy changes are strongly impacting the outlook for 2017 and beyond.
Asia’s Pricey Cities
By Anthony Fensom
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo are among the world's most expensive cities to live in, according to a recent report.
What China’s PPP-Fueled Investment Boom Means for the Economy
By Spencer Sheehan
Public-private partnership infrastructure spending will boost China’s economy but increase local government debt.
Asia To Fed: Your Move First
By Anthony Fensom
Asian central banks aren't rushing to follow the U.S. lead on monetary tightening.
Spanning the Economic Gap Between Asia and Latin America
By Daniel Bellefleur
The TPP may be dead, but Asian and Latin American countries still have much to gain from increasing economic ties.
Five Themes From China’s 2017 Economic Data So Far
By Spencer Sheehan
Data from January and February gives the earliest picture of what to expect from China's economy this year.
After Impeachment Verdict, Korea’s ‘Fresh Start’ On Reform Begins Again
By Anthony Fensom
Will a new president be able to jump-start a sluggish economy?
TPP Signatories to Meet in Chile to Explore the Future of the Agreement
By Ankit Panda
The meeting will be the first high-level summit between the 12 countries since the U.S. withdrawal from the agreement.