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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.
Watch Out for the Blowback of Secondary Sanctions on North Korea
By Aaron Arnold
Why would secondary sanctions against North Korea be any different from secondary sanctions against Iran?
IMF: Rocky Global Recovery ‘Under Threat’
By Anthony Fensom
The global economy not yet “out of the woods.”
The US-China Fight Over Trade: The Ultimate Test of the WTO Framework
By Ann Listerud
How the U.S.-China fight over market status and antidumping will test the limits of the WTO framework.
China's Latest Economic Data Beats Estimates
By Spencer Sheehan
China’s surprise GDP performance in the first quarter of 2017 is unlikely to be sustainable.
North Korea Crisis Hits Asia’s Biggest Economies
By Anthony Fensom
Heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula are already impacting regional economies.
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.