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Boosting Thai-US Ties in an Age of Crisis
31 May 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The Thailand-US alliance is still alive and well but in order to move forward, both sides have …
Stronger ASEAN–US Ties Hinge on Careful Cooperation
31 May 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Much has changed since the first meeting between US and ASEAN officials in 1977. But after 45 …
South Korea's game changer: New Southern Policy
26 May 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It was a well-kept secret among the ASEAN members during the 1980s that the only topic that …
Reporting Cambodia’s ASEAN Chair
25 May 2022
'Reporting Cambodia’s ASEAN Chair’ a media event which was co-hosted by ERIA and Khmer Times was covered in several media: ‘Cambodian Media Plays Important …
ERIA Prepares Journalists to Report on Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship
25 May 2022
Phnom Penh, 25 May 2022: As the chair of ASEAN, under the theme ‘ASEAN A.C.T: Addressing Challenges Together’, Cambodia has chosen its crucial priority issues …
Courtesy Visit to ERIA by Alternate SOCA Leader, Cambodia ASEAN Chairmanship
25 May 2022
Jakarta, 25 May 2022: Mr Koji Hachiyama, the Chief Operating Officer of ERIA, warmly welcomed the courtesy visit made by Dr Songheang Ai, Director of …
Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation Knowledge Lab Launched in Cambodia
25 May 2022
Phnom Penh, 25 May 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, in partnership with the Asian Network, launched a new ERIA initiative …
Behind the Scenes: Thailand's IPEF Talks
24 May 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: At the weekly cabinet meeting last week, item No.15 was one of the most important issues up …
RCEP Trade in Services and What They Mean for Cambodia
23 May 2022
Jakarta, 23 May 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is now in force for 13 of its 15 signatory states. Chapter 8 of …
COVID-19 Pandemic Best Policy Strategies: Balancing Health and Economy (Part 1)
19 May 2022
Jakarta, 19 May 2022: The Healthcare Unit and the Communications and Information Department of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held …
New South Korean Government’s New Approach
19 May 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: In his inaugural speech, newly elected South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was very succinct about his administration’s …
Nine Youthful Leaders Receive 2022 Head and Heart Award
19 May 2022
Jakarta/Singapore, 19 May 2022: Nine outstanding individuals from various countries who have made major contributions to their communities and countries in the fields of health, …
16th Sadli Lecture: Indonesia Faces Challenges in Age of Algorithms
19 May 2022
Jakarta, 19 May 2022: Digital transformation is one of the most crucial events that change human life. Installation of robots worldwide has doubled and investments …
Sustainable Finance Sought to Tackle Inequality, Climate Change
18 May 2022
Surakarta, 18 May 2022: Sustainable finance refers to any form of financing that incorporates environmental, social, and governance aspects into business and investment decisions. …
Thumb Ups for 'new era' ASEAN-US Ties
17 May 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: From now on, Asean-US relations will no longer be on 'auto-pilot' mode as has been the case …
ERIA to Partner with the Indonesian MOT and ITAPS-IPB University in Supporting Policymaking and Digital Transformation
17 May 2022
Jakarta, 17 May 2022: The COVID-19 pandemic and current global geopolitical turbulences have presented serious challenges to global trade. Against this backdrop, a timely trade …
How the Ukraine Conflict Is Impacting India’s Economy
11 May 2022
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA): India’s trade with Russia is …
Natural Gas Crucial as Global Energy Transition Efforts Poised to Intensify
11 May 2022
Jakarta, 11 May 2022: The inclusion of natural gas in the global energy mix will be integral as the world deepens its energy transition process …
Inclusive Education in Asia: Myth or Reality?
11 May 2022
By Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan and Mr Ravindra Ngo: Has the current pandemic changed our behaviours and the way students and children learn? Yes, …
Potential for Circular Economy to Drive ASEAN Economic Growth
31 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Biometric Update. Mr Koji Hachiyama was quoted. A circular economy is an economic concept that prioritises …
Searca tapped to craft ASEAN guidelines on use of digital tech in food, agri sector
30 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Business Mirror. ERIA was mentioned. The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) …
With China on the backfoot in the perception war, India needs to step up its game in Africa
29 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Social News. ERIA's research was featured. New Delhi, May 29: The slowing Chinese investments amid rising fear …
ERIA’s Special Advisor on Healthcare and Long-term Care Policy Participated at BKKBN Ambassador Talk with Embassy of Japan
27 May 2021
Jakarta, 27 May 2021: BKKBN Ambassador Talks with Ambassador of Japan to Indonesia was held as a new program initiated by Centre for International Training …
The Evolving Role of Women Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Disruptors: The Fourth E-S-I Webinar
27 May 2021
Jakarta, 27 May 2021: The fourth episode of ERIA’s Entrepreneurship, Start-Up, and Innovation (E-S-I) webinar series with the theme ‘The Evolving Role of Women Entrepreneurs, Innovators, …
ASEAN to Receive $10bn Decarbonization Support from Japan
26 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Nikkei Asia. ERIA was mentioned. Japan is preparing to launch a new initiative aimed at helping the 10-member …
Thailand Tightens Information Law
25 May 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: In September 1997 Thailand became the first country in ASEAN to enact a freedom of information law. …
ASEAN-Japan Business Week: Toward Innovative and Sustainable Growth
24 May 2021
Tokyo, 24 May 2021: Southeast Asia has always been at the heart of the international business for many Japanese companies, and it has become even …
Give Peace a Chance to End Myanmar Crisis
24 May 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: As the Myanmar quagmire enters a fourth month, it is clear that all protagonists are still entertaining …
ERIA’s Senior Advisor on Healthcare Policy on How Diversification of Health Policies in ASEAN Successfully Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic
21 May 2021
Jakarta, 21 May 2021: Dr Antonio Villanueva, Senior Advisor of ERIA on Healthcare Policy, participated in a webinar series, ‘Talking ASEAN’, an event focused on …
Identifying Policy Gaps to Undertake Structural Transformation in Lao PDR
19 May 2021
Vientiane, 19 May 2021: Hosted jointly by the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Centre for Development Policy Research (CDR) of Lao PDR, ERIA’s Capacity Building …
ASEAN must Engage with US, China
18 May 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: On 24 April at the Asean Leaders' Meeting in Jakarta, the Asean chair, Sultan Hassan Bolkiah, instructed foreign …
What Will India’s Post-COVID Recovery Look Like?
17 May 2021
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Senior Energy Economist: Since the beginning of 2020, India has reported more than 25 million COVID cases, bringing the country’s …
The Filipino Elderly are Left Behind
13 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in ABS CBN News. ERIA's research was mentioned. After the launching of a community pantry resulted in crowd chaos …
Implications of New Draft Law on NGOs
11 May 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Thailand's long-standing business-as-usual approach to local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and international non-governmental organisations (INGOs), will soon be …
What is ‘carbon trading’ in Hong Kong, and How do Renewable Energy Certificates Work Under 2050 net-zero Emissions Target
06 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in South China Morning Post. ERIA’s research was cited. Hong Kong introduced a scheme for trading renewable energy certificates …
Preparing to Unlock the Lockdown with Lao PDR
06 May 2021
Vientiane, 6 May 2021: ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme held an online workshop, ‘Unlocking the Lockdown: Alignment of Domestic and Regional Policies’ on 6 May. Hosted …
Call for Proposals: Sustaining Viet Nam’s Economic Miracle – The Role of Productivity Growth
05 May 2021
Jakarta, 5 May 2021: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) invites submissions of original research proposals for its project, Sustaining Viet …
Can Power help Biden's foreign policy?
04 May 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The confirmation of Samantha Power last week as the new head of the US Agency for …
Cooperation at the Core of ASEAN-China Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
29 May 2020
Jakarta, 29 May 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the 1st Jakarta Forum on ASEAN-China Relations 2020 held …
The New Normal: Elderly Life and Care Post COVID-19
28 May 2020
Jakarta, 28 May 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in partnership with the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) …
From Containment to Recovery: Rescuing the ASEAN from Crisis
28 May 2020
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Senior Energy Economist: The upcoming 36th ASEAN Summit will take place against the backdrop of severely damaged business and investor confidence …
ERIA’s Capacity Building Goes Online with Pandemic Policy Webinar
28 May 2020
Naypyitaw, 28 May 2020: On 27 and 28 May, ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme went online for the first time with two webinars for 30 government …
Indonesia’s Clean Energy Program Faces Setback, ETI Ranking Plunges
20 May 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 20 May 2020. Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was quoted . Indonesia’s readiness to …
RCEP Talks Shouldn't Leave India out
19 May 2020
By Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged countries around the world over the past three months and India, the world's largest …
Realizing ASEAN Smart Cities – A Webinar with Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi
18 May 2020
Jakarta, 14 May 2020: A webinar dialogue on Realizing Smart Cities was jointly hosted by the Smart Cities Network and Economic Research Institute for ASEAN …
EU deal key to recovery of ASEAN airlines
16 May 2020
By Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto, ERIA's Energy Economist and Panayotis Christidis: Following the COVID-19 outbreak, all 10 ASEAN countries have implemented strict air travel …
Post-Pandemic ASEAN must Bridge the Digital Gender Divide
13 May 2020
By Giulia Ajmone Marsan, ERIA's Strategy and Partnership Director and Ms Lydia Ruddy, ERIA's Director of Communications: Asean member states have a unique opportunity to …
Repatriation of Thais needs ramping up
12 May 2020
By Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: In recent weeks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has accelerated efforts to bring Thai citizens stranded overseas …
Cabaraban: How vulnerable is Northern Mindanao from Covid-19? (2nd of 2 parts)
12 May 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Sunstar on 12 May 2020. ERIA’s research: Longitudinal Study of Aging and Health in the Philippines was …
Time to Turn Virus Crisis into Opportunity
08 May 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin on 8 May 2020. Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi was quoted. Since its inception in 1970, …
Market Design for Multilateral Trade of Electricity in ASEAN: A Survey of  the Key Components and Feasibility
06 May 2020
Note: This article was published in Asian Economic Papers. Dr Yanfei Li is acknowledged as the contributing author . The member states of ASEAN …
Japan to tackle plastic marine waste, uphold free trade with ASEAN: Abe
31 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Kyodo News on 30 May 2019. ERIA was mentioned. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday called for other …
Prof Akiko Yamanaka Speaks at T20 Summit 2019 in Tokyo
27 May 2019
Tokyo, 27 May 2019: Prof Akiko Yamanaka, the Special Advisor to the President of ERIA, participated as one of the co-chairs of Task-Force 4 (TF4): …
ERIA Attends T20 Summit in Tokyo
27 May 2019
Tokyo, 26-27 May 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the Think 20 (T20) Summit of the G20 held …
ERIA Holds the 12th Governing Board Meeting
27 May 2019
Jakarta, 24 May 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted the 12th Governing Board Meeting at the Fairmont Hotel in …
A guide to renewable power in Cambodia
24 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Southeast Asia Globe on 24 May 2019. ERIA’s research finding together with Cambodia’s General Department of Energy …
Japan-Indonesia Summit Telephone Talk
22 May 2019
Note: This news was originally published in Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan on 22 May 2019. The Project 2045 was featured. On …
Jokowi's agenda: economy and infrastructure
22 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily on 22 May 2019. Dr Dionisius Narjoko, ERIA Senior Economist, was featured. The result of Indonesia's …
Prof Akiko Yamanaka Speaks at OECD Forum in Paris
21 May 2019
Paris, 20-21 May 2019: Prof Akiko Yamanaka, the Special Advisor to the President of ERIA, participated as the panelist in one of the sessions in …
MITI Secretary-General Mr Lokman Hakim B. Ali Appointed as ERIA Governing Board Member
20 May 2019
Kuala Lumpur, 20 May 2019: Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) recently assigned Mr Lokman Hakim B. Ali to represent Malaysia in the …
