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Waging war on plastic
30 June 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin. ERIA was mentioned. With the recent Environment Week event, Brunei joined the global community in …
ERIA President Discusses SME Policy at OECD Ministerial Meeting
28 June 2023
Paris, 27-28 June 2023: ERIA President Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, along with ERIA President designate Tetsuya Watanabe, participated in the Ministerial Conference of the OECD Committee …
ERIA Joins Call for Industrial Capacity Building in Scaling up G20 Circular Economy Transition
27 June 2023
New Delhi, 27 June 2023: Circular economy transition in in manufacturing refers to the shift from linear production systems to closed environmentally and socially responsible …
Competitiveness Affects Indonesia Ties
27 June 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Just two years ago, Thailand and Indonesia commemorated the 70th anniversary of relations, with both sides holding events …
Breaking the Green Ceiling: Women Entrepreneurship in the ASEAN Green Economy
27 June 2023
In this article, Giulia Ajmone Marsan (Strategy and Partnership Director) and Rubeena Singh (External Consultant) from Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) …
Cambodia’s Commitment to Trade Integration and Sustainable Growth: Insights from Capacity Building Workshop
26 June 2023
Phnom Penh, 26 June 2023: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement, along with several bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), signifies Cambodia’s commitment to …
ERIA Supports First Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Senior Official Meeting (ASOM)
24 June 2023
Jakarta, 24 June 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) supported the first Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Senior Official Meeting …
Indonesia Should Accelerate Energy Transition
24 June 2023
Jakarta, 24 June 2023: Indonesia’s economy is expanding at a rapid pace; however, this growth is also putting a strain on the country's energy resources. …
ERIA and Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Discuss ASEAN Digital Community 2045
23 June 2023
Jakarta, 23 June 2023: ERIA and Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs held a discussion meeting on the ASEAN Digital Community 2045. The meeting was …
Lao PDR Policymakers Learning RCEP, Regional Integration, and Structural Transformation
23 June 2023
Vientiane, 23 June 2023: Amidst geo-political uncertainties and an anticipated global recession in 2023, the global value chain (GVCs) remains a critical aspect of economic …
IEA and ERIA Discuss New Global Economic Order
21 June 2023
Jakarta/Cambridge, 21 June 2023: The emerging global economic order was the theme when the International Economic Association (IEA) conducted a virtual meeting with the Economic …
A Secure and Reliable Rare Earth Mineral Supply Chain to Meet Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
17 June 2023
By Dr Han Phoumin, Senior Energy Economist: All countries are committed to pursuing pathways to decarbonise emissions by 2050, amid concerns raised by the Intergovernmental …
From Poverty to Prosperity: The Power of Green Entrepreneurship in ASEAN
17 June 2023
By Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, Strategy and Partnership Director and Ms Rubeena Singh, ERIA's External Consultant on Inclusive Education: Poverty is a pressing issue that …
ASEAN Between the US and China
15 June 2023
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, Secretary General of International Economic Association (IEA) and ERIA's Lead Advisor, Southeast Asia Region: The recent G7 summit in Hiroshima …
ERIA President Participates in G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Hyderabad, India
15 June 2023
Hyderabad, 15-17 June 2023: Professor Tetsuya Watanabe, President designate of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), led an ERIA delegation to …
ASEAN-East Asia Symposium on Trade and Investment in Digital Economic Era
14 June 2023
Shenyang, 14 June 2023: Liaoning University and ERIA jointly organized a high-end international symposium themed Improving ASEAN – East Asia Trade and Investment in Digital …
Robots and AI: A New Economic Era
14 June 2023
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, Secretary General of International Economic Association (IEA) and ERIA's Lead Advisor, Southeast Asia Region: Before I start, let me share …
ASEAN No-nuke Treaty in Perilous Times
13 June 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The Thai word, chiew-chiew, which means relax and respond in kind, is a fitting description of ASEAN's current …
ERIA Joins 3rd G20 Trade and Investment Working Group Meeting
12 June 2023
Kevadia, 10-12 June 2023: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Senior Policy Advisor Anita Prakash represented ERIA at the third G20 Trade …
Can Southeast Asian Countries Sustainably Continue Their LNG Development?
09 June 2023
By Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto, Energy Economist: Since about 2010, Southeast Asian countries have built various downstream liquified natural gas (LNG) facilities including receiving ports …
Supporting Cambodian Policy Makers to Develop ASEAN Schedule of Non-Conforming Measures under ATISA: Financial Services
08 June 2023
Phnom Penh, 8-9 June 2023: The ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) recognizes that intra-ASEAN economic cooperation will secure a liberal trading framework and enhance …
ERIA Welcomes ASEAN Leaders Programme
08 June 2023
Jakarta, 8 June 2023: ERIA’s Strategy and Partnership Division welcomed a delegation of 25 delegates from ASEAN countries on 8 June 2023, as part of …
Praise for Achievements Pour in as ERIA Celebrates 15th Anniversary
07 June 2023
Jakarta, 7 June 2023: World-leading economic think tank ERIA celebrated its 15th anniversary with praise for its achievements from eminent personalities in the region. …
ERIA Governing Board Elects Prof Tetsuya Watanabe as New President
07 June 2023
Jakarta, 7 June 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is pleased to announce the election of Professor Watanabe as the …
ERIA and Dialogue Partners to Address Emerging Regional Challenges
07 June 2023
Jakarta, 7 June 2023: Prof Tetsuya Watanabe, the newly elected ERIA President, has pledged enhanced cooperation with ASEAN and dialogue partners to address emerging challenges …
ERIA and ASEAN Ambassadors Vow to Enhance Cooperation
07 June 2023
Jakarta, 7 June 2023: ERIA and ASEAN ambassadors held their annual meeting on the sidelines of the 16th ERIA Governing Board Meeting and pledged to …
Combatting Fake News the ASEAN Way
06 June 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Three weeks have passed since the general election, and the Thai media is still flooded with fake news …
Supporting Cambodian Policy Makers to Develop ASEAN Schedule of Non-Conforming Measures under ATISA: the Telecommunications and Transportation Sectors
05 June 2023
Phnom Penh, 5-6 June 2023: The ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) came into force on 5 April 2021. It establishes a new framework for …
Unlocking ASEAN’s Digital Economy: Payment Systems in the Digital Era
03 June 2023
By Ms Ivana Markus, Research Associate, and Ms Livia Feliciani Nazara, Research Associate: The ASEAN region, along with the rest of the world, has experienced …
ERIA Joins Startup20 Meeting
02 June 2023
Goa, 3–4 June 2023: The Group of Twenty (G20) Innovation Community met in Goa, India, to discuss the advancement of Startup20, the newly established engagement …
The Jakarta Post Spotlight: G20 Digital Transformation: Resilient MSMEs for Global Economic Recovery
30 June 2022
Jakarta, 30 June 2022: Dr Lili Yan Ing, ERIA’s Lead Advisor on Southeast Asia, was invited as one of the main speakers at Jakarta Post’s …
Cambodia’s Minister of Economy and Finance Expresses Support to Comprehensive Asia Development Plan
29 June 2022
Phnom Penh, 29 June 2022: Cambodia’s Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance H. E. Ros Seilava acknowledged the continuous contribution from the Economic …
The RCEP Investment Provision and What It Means for Cambodia
29 June 2022
Jakarta, 29 June 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) consists of 20 chapters and sets the standard for a new level of economic cooperation, …
6 Reasons to Recalibrate Thai-US ties
28 June 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: After years of benign neglect, Thailand is seeing some earth-shaking developments from the US, with the Biden …
Cambodia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Expresses Support to Comprehensive Asia Development Plan
28 June 2022
Phnom Penh, 28 June 2022: Cambodia’s Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Dr Kung Phoak acknowledged the continuous contribution from …
Cambodian Officials Learn How to Transpose Tariff Commitments from AHTN 2017 to 2022
28 June 2022
Phnom Penh, 28 June 2022: Every five years, the World Customs Organisation (WCO) updates the Harmonised System (HS) of tariff classification. Once that exercise is …
ERIA's Energy Economists Discuss Scaling Up Smart and Clean Energy Technologies in the Second G20 Energy Transition Working Group Meeting in Labuan Bajo
23 June 2022
Labuan Bajo, 23-24 June 2022: Indonesia’s G20 presidency has prioritised three pillars on global health, digital economic transformation, and energy transitions, envisaging more actionable results. …
Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation Knowledge Lab Launched in Singapore
23 June 2022
Singapore, 23 June 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, in partnership with the Asian Network, launched a new ERIA initiative to …
Accelerating Digital Transformation in Asia
22 June 2022
By Mr Lurong Chen, Senior Economist: Digitalisation — the use of digital technologies and digital-enabled solutions in socio-economic activities — has triggered global changes that …
ERIA's Lead Advisor on Southeast Asia Dr Lili Yan Ing: COVID-19 Pandemic Exposed Flaws Within the Global Supply Chain
22 June 2022
Paris, 22 June 2022: Dr Lili Yan Ing, ERIA’s Lead Advisor on Southeast Asia, was invited as one of the main speakers at the OECD’s …
India and ASEAN at 30: What's up?
21 June 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: On its own, India stands tall and fearless. It long and continued civilisational linkages in the Indo-Pacific …
Preventive Diplomacy with Prof Akiko Yamanaka | ASEAN Insights Podcast
20 June 2022
In this episode of ASEAN Insights, Prof Akiko Yamanaka; Special Advisor to ERIA’s President, Former Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Special Ambassador for Peacebuilding, …
Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation Knowledge Lab Launched in Thailand
17 June 2022
Bangkok, 17 June 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, in partnership with the Asian Network, launched a new ERIA initiative to …
Delhi Dialogue XII: 30 Years of ASEAN-India Partnership
16 June 2022
New Delhi, 16-17 June 2022: India organised the 12th edition of the Delhi Dialogue in New Delhi on 16-17 June 2022. The Delhi Dialogue was …
ERIA President Delivers Keynote Address for the Brunei Darussalam Energy Symposium 2022
16 June 2022
Bandar Seri Begawan, 16 June 2022: Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) delivered a keynote address …
The Future of Health Innovation in Asia
16 June 2022
Jakarta/Singapore, 16 June 2022: Global demographic shifts, environmental degradation, climate change, escalating humanitarian emergencies, technology innovation, and a growing global commitment to a universal right …
Addressing the Digital Divide in ASEAN
15 June 2022
By Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan: The economic dynamism of ASEAN is well-known and in recent years the region has seen the emergence of some …
Post-pandemic Recovery and Development
15 June 2022
By Dr Lurong Chen: Digitalisation—the use of digital technologies and digital-enabled solutions in socio-economic activities—has triggered global changes that are wider and less predictable than …
ASEAN: Where US, China can Reconcile?
14 June 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Southeast Asia is unenviably the region to which the major powers, be they the US, China, the …
Strengthening ASEAN-EU Relations
14 June 2022
Jakarta, 14 June 2022: As the world searches for the best paths to recovery from the impacts of the COVID pandemic, now compounded by the …
Cambodia as ASEAN Chair A Mid-Term Assessment on Myanmar
10 June 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Since joining ASEAN in October 1999, Cambodia has championed issues related to bridging the gap between the …
ERIA Receives Courtesy Visit from SEOM Leader from Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry Japan
10 June 2022
Jakarta, 10 June 2022: Mr Koji Hachiyama, the Chief Operating Officer of ERIA warmly welcomed the visit of Mr Tomoyoshi Yahagi, Deputy Director-General for International …
ERIA Supports Digital Transformation in Trade
09 June 2022
Solo, 9 June 2022: The basic concept of Policy Notes for the Group of Twenty (G20) Trade, Investment, and Industry Working Group (TIIWG) regarding digital …
Ensuring Digital Transformation Development for All
08 June 2022
Solo, 8 June 2022: Digital transformation, as commonly defined, is the cultural, organisational, and operational change of an organisation, industry, or ecosystem through a smart …
ERIA’S Participation in T20 Event Sought
07 June 2022
Jakarta, 7 June 2022: Mr Koji Hachiyama, chief operating officer of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), met with Prof Dr …
Leadership changes in the Indo-Pacific
07 June 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: New leaders in the Indo-Pacific region -- Australia, South Korea and the Philippines -- will significantly impact …
New Thai-Lao Strategic Impetus, Rail Connectivity
06 June 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The Lao PDR has come a long way, from a land-locked nation to a land-linked hub. Since …
Indonesia and Viet Nam Look to US for Investment in Renewable Energy
06 June 2022
Jakarta, 6 June 2022: Less than a month after President Biden’s launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and the ASEAN-US Summit in DC a few …
ERIA's COO Discusses ASEAN-Japan Growth Through Supply Chain Resiliency and Sophistication
03 June 2022
Tokyo, 3 June 2022: The ASEAN region has long been central in international business for Japanese companies, and the environment has undergone significant changes in …
ERIA Holds the 15th ERIA Governing Board Meeting
02 June 2022
Jakarta, 2 June 2022: The 15th ERIA Governing Board meeting was held on 2 June 2022. Due to the remaining difficulties caused by travel restrictions, …
