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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.
How Developing Asia Is Using Blockchain Pilots
By Alisa DiCaprio and Steven Beck
Why blockchain technology is booming in the Asia-Pacific.
Aging Asia: Turning Demographic Weakness to Strength
By Anthony Fensom
Will developing Asia get old before it gets rich?
Is Latin America Trying to Further the TPP Without Trump?
By Anthony Medina Rivas Plata
Will an expanded Pacific Alliance be the successor to the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Is the AIIB Really 'Lean, Clean, and Green'?
By Lowell Chow
AIIB’s “lean, clean, and green” pledge delivers a catchy slogan, but here is why some are unconvinced.
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.