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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.
Partial Panama Papers Database Now Available For Public Search and Download
By Ankit Panda
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has made a partial Panama Papers database available.
Australia: Turnbull Pledges Growth as Elections Called
By Anthony Fensom
In the wake of the budget, the Australian PM has confirmed that Australia will go to the polls on July 2.
Hong Kong's Tax Revenue Decline Has a Silver Lining
By Cal Wong
Hong Kong's overheated property market may finally be cooling off.
Corruption, Economic Development and Poverty Alleviation
By Asit K. Biswas, Cecilia Tortajada and Augustin Boey
Corruption continues to be a major drag on economic growth in developing countries.
China’s Impressive Auto Industry
By Sara Hsu
The country’s well-functioning auto sector is a bright spot in an otherwise slowing economy.
Deflation Threatens Australia
By Anthony Fensom
The deflation disease appears to be spreading rapidly through Asia.
Vietnam's Political Transition: Economic Implications
By Jack Wagner
With the business-friendly PM Nguyen Tan Dung out of office, what's next for Vietnam's economy?
The AIIB and the NDB: The End of Multilateralism or a New Beginning?
By Jonathan Dove
Should the West be worried about new competition in the global financial architecture?
Is The Worst Over For Emerging Markets?
By Anthony Fensom
Following the doomsday scenarios of early 2016, there has been a slight uptick in sentiment.
India Takes Over From China as Top Global FDI Destination in 2015
By Ankit Panda
Largely due to recent government reforms, India has become the top destination for foreign direct investment worldwide.
China’s Steel Glut Still a Problem
By Sara Hsu
Beijing needs to rethink its trade policies.
Can India Reproduce the 'East Asian Miracle'?
By Soyen Park and Yizhe Daniel Xie
If India wants to follow the East Asian model of economic development, New Delhi needs to make some changes.