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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.
Russia’s Asian Trade Game
By Anton Tsvetov
With the Trans-Pacific Partnership on pause, the Asian free trade landscape has changed. What does that mean for Russia?
Scandal-Hit Samsung Still Asia’s Top Brand
By Anthony Fensom
South Korea can boast Asia's most valuable brand, but Japan leads on innovation.
Trade Diplomacy, John Wayne-Style: Trump and the Future of US-APEC Trade
By Gregory Daniels
A John Wayne-style approach to international trade is a poor one likely to produce a poor outcome for Americans.
China’s Economy: The New Normal and the Virtuous Circle
By Yanfei Li
China has played its own economic game. Time to throw out the economic textbooks?
India's Demonetization Is a Distraction, Not a Solution
By Riju Agrawal
Demonetization was billed as a 'silver bullet' for India's woes. In reality, it will prevent more effective solutions.
Japan’s Cheap Money Era May Be Ending
By Anthony Fensom
Japan is hopeful about the prospects of long-hoped-for inflation rates in the Year of the Rooster.
Can Afghanistan's Economy Rebound in 2017?
By Shoaib Ahmad Rahim
There's no reason to think 2017 will be any better for Afghanistan than 2016.
Can Asia Pick up the Pieces From TPP?
By Anthony Fensom
With the U.S. officially out of TPP, what options remain for the Asian signatories?
China's GDP Growth: Slow and Slower?
By Anthony Fensom
China's official figures show slowing growth – and the real picture may be worse.
How Can China Guide Economic Globalization?
By Yi Peng
A look at President Xi Jinping's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Hong Kong's Green Finance Bonanza
By Magda Tsakalidou
Green finance could be the next foundation for Hong Kong's economy.
China’s Zombie Companies and Japan’s Lost Two Decades
By Kai Kajitani
Japan’s experience is instructive for China economy watchers.