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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.
OECD: Life Satisfaction Falls Amid Slow Recovery From Global Crisis
By Anthony Fensom
The OECD calls its “How’s Life?” report a wake-up call for governments.
TPP Survives After Canadians ‘Screwed Everybody’
By Anthony Fensom
Despite a no-show from Canada's prime minister, the TPP has new life.
Export-Led Growth on the Wane in East Asia
By Stephen Olson
The boom era of low-cost manufacturing is at an end. Can Asia’s developing economies adjust?
Can China Fix Its Debt Woes?
By Xinling Wang
Some positive signals came out of the 19th Party Congress, but reform will be an uphill battle.
Has Winter Come for Chinese Investments in the EU?
By Magda Tsakalidou
European governments are increasingly suspicious of China's state-driven investment strategy.
Foreign Investors Jittery Amid Myanmar's Rohingya Crisis
By Yigal Chazan
Western companies have been slow to exploit opportunities in Myanmar, especially as the Rohingya crisis worsens.
IMF: India Slips But Asia Still Leads Pack
By Anthony Fensom
The latest projections show the importance of Asia for a world economy that is still slowly recovering.
Closing The Gap: Asia’s Slow Progress on Equality
By Anthony Fensom
Gender equality remains a distant pursuit for much of the Asia-Pacific region, despite the economic and social benefits.
Tougher Times Ahead For New Zealand’s Next Government
By Anthony Fensom
Financial markets during the campaign showed a preference for continuity, but tougher times may be ahead.
Trump Blocks His First Chinese Acquisition of an American Company
By Riley Walters
What's behind the recent national security-driven decision to block a Chinese acquisition of a U.S. firm?
Why Myanmar’s Insurance Market is the Next Big Thing
By Edward Parker
The market remains closed to foreign insurers, but that is set to change.
Rise of the Redback: Internationalizing the Chinese Renminbi
By David G. Landry and Heiwai Tang
Beijing’s plans to internationalize the RMB haven't come to fruition; the Belt and Road Initiative may help finally make gains.