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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 and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
By Sara Hsu
Might China be interested in joining the TPP at some point?
Can the TPP Rescue Global Economy?
By Anthony Fensom
The deal comes at a time when global trade is slumping.
Should India Join the TPP?
By Rachit Ranjan
In the wake of this week's historic agreement, what should India do now?
Here's What Needs to Happen in Order for the Trans-Pacific Partnership to Become Binding
By Ankit Panda
How and when will the Trans-Pacific Partnership actually come into force?
When Womenomics Meets Reality
By Emily S. Chen
The Japanese government can make structural changes, but cultural attitudes are proving stubborn.
A Tobin Tax for China? Good in Theory, Bad in Practice
By Sara Hsu
China appears prepared to consider some unorthodox economic policies.
The Significance of India’s Big Rate Cut
By Anish Mishra
The RBI’s 50 basis point cut coincides with increasingly positive economic data for India.
Recession-Proofing Asia
By Anthony Fensom
How ready is the region to withstand future economic shocks?
Asia’s Food Supply Weathers California’s Drought
By Asit K. Biswas, Matthew J. Kastner and Cecilia Tortajada
Despite its ongoing struggles with waters, the state remains a key supplier of specialty crops to the Asian market.
Will Raghuram Rajan Complete the Century?
By Anish Mishra
The Reserve Bank of India governor should be looking to make another rate cut on Tuesday.
What ASEAN Can Teach the World About Surviving a Financial Crisis
By Sandra Seno-Alday
Having learned from the crisis of 1997 and 2000, ASEAN weathered the financial meltdown of 2008.
Xi Jinping Pledges Cap-and-Trade Scheme for China
By Sara Hsu
Years in the making, an important new climate change policy is announced.