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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.
China Suspends Stock Market Trading After 7 Percent Drop
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new "circuit-breaker" mechanism for China's stock market kicked in on its first day in effect.
China’s Macro Prudential Assessment System
By Sara Hsu
Will China's new financial monitoring system be enough?
What to Expect for the Chinese Economy in 2016
By Sara Hsu
A look at the year ahead for the Chinese economy
Asia’s New Year Economic Resolutions
By Anthony Fensom
A tour of the prospects for the Asia-Pacific’s biggest economies in 2016.
Asia’s Economic Winners and Losers in the Year of the Monkey
By Anthony Fensom
To look forward, Pacific Money takes a look back.
Uncharted Waters for the Renminbi in 2016
By Ankit Panda
Moves by China's central bank and the IMF have seen the renminbi enter a new era.
China’s Dollar Peg to Wind Down
By Sara Hsu
It seems likely that China’s central bank will reduce its grip on the U.S. dollar.
Asia Shrugs Off Fed Hike
By Anthony Fensom
The region appears to have welcomed the end of uncertainty.
Russia-Vietnam: Cooperation in the Arctic?
By Nadezhda Filimonova
The two countries look likely to strengthen ties in the energy sector.
China’s Securities Crackdown a Source of Fear
By Sara Hsu
China’s corruption investigations need to be more transparent if markets are to thrive.
Does China Need Its Own 'Womenomics'?
By Harry Krejsa and Maryam Janani
Japan and China both need women in the workforce to boost their economies, but they are moving in opposite directions.
A Miracle on the Indus River?
By Ahmad Rashid Malik
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has the potential to transform Pakistan’s economy.