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Pacific Money
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.
Malaysia Responds to Brexit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Former British colony strikes balanced note.
Politics Over Performance: Indian Central Banker Raghuram Rajan Won't Seek Second Term
By Ankit Panda
Amid structural changes to the Indian central bank and an onslaught of personal attacks, Raghuram Rajan has had enough.
Can Sri Lanka Leverage Its Location as Indian Ocean Hub?
By Anushka Wijesinha
To take advantage of its strategic location, Sri Lanka needs to overhaul its transport, logistics, and trade sectors.
What a Duterte Administration Means for the Philippines' Central Bank
By Prinz Magtulis
The Philippine central bank needs a little change, too.
Asia Warns Britain: Don’t Quit EU
By Anthony Fensom
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it rocks global financial markets.
Key Emerging Market Index Rejects Chinese Stock Inclusion
By Ankit Panda
In a setback for Chinese officials, MSCI won't be adding Chinese A shares to its key emerging markets index.
Some of China’s Zombie Firms May Finally Die
By Sara Hsu
The government issues a statement that appears to crack down on dormant firms.
Green Finance: A Strategic Imperative for China
By Deborah Lehr
China's "green financing" could be the key to making sure the Paris agreement comes to fruition.
In Taiwan, Exports Stabilize Despite 16-Month Decline
By Katherine Wei
Are Taiwan's exports stabilizing or are tougher times still ahead?
Over-Politicized 'Overcapacity' at US-China Dialogue
By Lu Chen
China's overcapacity has replaced currency manipulation as the latest excuse for U.S. protectionism.
Hong Kong Top Competitor But Europeans Still The Happiest
By Anthony Fensom
Asia leads the world in business, but the Nordic countries do best with life satisfaction.
Sustainably Affordable Health Care in China
By Sara Hsu
Can China balance patient affordability with sustainable service provision?