Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
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ERIA Attends the 15th EAS Energy Ministerial Meeting
16 September 2021
Bandar Seri Begawan, 16 September 2021: The 15th East Asia Summit – Energy Ministers Meeting (EAS EMM) was hosted virtually by the Ministry of Energy, …
ERIA Participates in the 53rd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ and Related Meetings
15 September 2021
Jakarta, 8-15 September 2021: The 53rd ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting, the 9th East Asia Summit (EAS) Economic Ministers’ Meeting (EMM) and other related meetings …
Analysing Healthtech Ecosystem across ASEAN and India: Technology, Innovation, and Policy Lenses ǀ ERIA-CIIE.CO Webinar Series Ep #2
08 September 2021
Jakarta/Ahmedabad, 8 September 2021: Over the years, rapid adoption of technology has brought transformation to healthcare services and systems, with digital tools bringing healthcare solution …
Growing Opportunities for Strengthening Economic Development Ties Between ASEAN and Latin America
07 September 2021
Jakarta/Santiago, 7 September 2021: Many Latin American countries are increasingly looking at ASEAN to strengthen economic linkages and business development opportunities on both sides of …
Borderless Entrepreneurship: The Way Forward for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs, The E-S-I Webinar #7
31 August 2021
Jakarta, 31 August 2021: Over the past decades, technology adoption and the digital transformation have allowed entrepreneurs to be instantly connected with people, resources, and …
Taliban 2.0: Regional, Global Impacts
24 August 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The Taliban's victory is still fresh but unintended consequences that can impact the regional and global strategic …
ERIA Participates in the 42nd AIPA General Assembly
23 August 2021
Tokyo, 23 August 2021: A delegation of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), headed by Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, the President of …
Saving the Planet One Spoon at a Time
21 August 2021
Tokyo, 21 August 2021: Twenty-nine young entrepreneurs with a passion for developing innovative solutions to solve social problems came head-to-head virtually on 21 August in …
US-Thai Cobra Gold drills Wither at 40
17 August 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The 40th iteration of Cobra Gold (CG), which ended last week, was supposed to be the best …
Working Towards Services Integration Through the Negative List
13 August 2021
Vientiane, 13 August 2021: The ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) signed in October 2020 establishes a framework to promote economic integration and liberalisation in …
ASEAN at 54: In need of Some Speed
10 August 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Despite the plethora of criticism, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in its 54th year is …
US Urges ASEAN to Stand up to China
03 August 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made it clear the US would like to see Asean stand …
Think Tank Talent for the Future
28 July 2021
Dubai, UAE; 28 July 2021: Global transitions shaping the future of work impact think tanks as much as many other industries, yet there has been …
Brunei's chairmanship is truly ASEAN
27 July 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: By default, Brunei's Asean chairmanship has brought into the open the bloc's strengths and weaknesses for all …
Incubators and Accelerators are Key Actors of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: The E-S-I Webinar #6
22 July 2021
Jakarta, 22 July 2021: Incubators and accelerators are organisations providing services to entrepreneurs to help them start, grow, and scale up their businesses: from support …
New US push: Vaccine and Mekong
20 July 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken used the special session with Asean last week to shore up …
Enhancing Food Supply Chain Resilience and Food Security in ASEAN with Digital Technologies
16 July 2021
Jakarta, 16 July 2021: Digital technologies are changing agriculture and food systems and can help governments improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing policies …
Russia is back and it's a little bit better
13 July 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Make no mistake, Russia is back in Southeast Asia, the region where its former empire reigned during …
ERIA Discusses Findings of Recent OECD Economic Survey of Indonesia
13 July 2021
Paris/Jakarta 13 July 2021: The latest OECD Economic Survey of Indonesia notes how economic growth in the county has been severely affected by the pandemic …
Cambodian Officials Learn New Approaches to Transposition
12 July 2021
Jakarta, 12 July 2021: The World Customs Organisation (WCO) updates the Harmonised System (HS) of tariff descriptions and classification around once in five years. As …
Can Thailand's vibrant media be self-regulated?
06 July 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Exactly 24 years ago this week, some 40-plus publishers and editors from all over Thailand came together …
Thailand Must Get its Act Together on US
01 July 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The Biden administration has made the Thai-US alliance more secure and valuable as demonstrated by the 7th Thai-US …
Three Point Pathway for Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil Production and Trade
01 July 2021
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation: Since its inception for commercial purposes in early 1900s, palm oil has been promoted …
Peer Learning Across ASEAN and India: the Case of Innovation Eco-systems and Business Creation
30 June 2021
Jakarta/Ahmedabad, 30 June 2021: Across India and ASEAN, the dynamism of local innovation ecosystems is transforming some emerging hubs into consolidated and more mature innovation …
CPTPP procrastination not an option
29 June 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It must be said, right from the start, that the debate on the merits and demerits of Thailand's …
Addressing CO2 Emissions in Asia: CCUS Network Launched
29 June 2021
Jakarta, 22 June 2021: Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), jointly with Mr Hiroshi Kajiyama, Minister of …
ERIA Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and E : Global E-commerce Partnership Gains Two New Members
23 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Market Screener. ERIA was mentioned. The British Standards Institution and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East-Asia …
Dr Osuke Komazawa Moderates Session on Barriers and Approaches to Promote Digital Inclusion at CAICT Conference
23 June 2021
Beijing, 23 June 2021: The China Academy for Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) held a conference ‘Digital Inclusion of Older People: Harnessing Digital Technologies to …
RCEP could be ratified on Jan 1: ministry
22 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post. ERIA was mentioned. The Ministry of Commerce expects the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) …
Public, Private, and People Partnerships are Critical for the Success of Innovation Eco-Systems: the ERIA E-S-I #5
22 June 2021
Jakarta, 22 June 2021: Multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaborations are critical for the development of innovation eco-systems. A growing body of research shows how collaborations across …
Can We Build Back Better by Oct 15?
22 June 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: By Oct 15, Buddha willing, Thailand will be ready to welcome visitors from abroad including domestic travellers. Last …
Efforts begin toward development of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Asia
22 June 2021
‘Asia CCUS Network’ has launched: Efforts begin toward development of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Asia "On 22 June, Prof Hidetoshi …
The First Asia CCUS Network Forum
22 June 2021
The First Asia CCUS Network Forum which was co-hosted by ERIA and METI Japan was covered in several media: ‘The First Asian Carbon Capture …
Global E-commerce Partnership Gains Two New Members
22 June 2021
The British Standards Institution and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East-Asia have joined the eTrade for all initiative. The UNCTAD-led eTrade for all …
Call for Proposals: Digital Government and Online Public Services: A Booster for the Digital Economy
18 June 2021
Jakarta, 18 June 2021: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is inviting research proposals for a study on ‘Digital Government and …
ASEAN, China Promote Asian Values
15 June 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: In commemorating the 30th anniversary of Asean-China relations later this year at the summit level, it is …
Agriculture, Agrifood Challenges Highlighted
13 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Bulletin. Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura was quoted. Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) President …
ERIA President Delivers Keynote Speech to Brunei Darussalam Conference on Agriculture
12 June 2021
Bandar Seri Begawan, 12 June 2021: Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) delivered a keynote speech …
End India meat ban: envoy
10 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post. ERIA was mentioned. The Indian embassy in Phnom Penh has called on the Kingdom …
Vaccine Aid: US Catches up with China
08 June 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Strange as it may seem, vaccine diplomacy could cure US-China relations and improve their herd immunity against …
Identifying Policy Responses to Unlock the Lockdown in Cambodia
08 June 2021
Cambodia, 8 June 2021: Hosted jointly by the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme held an online workshop on ‘Unlocking the Lockdown: Alignment …
Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan mull FTA talks
07 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post. ERIA was mentioned. Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan are exploring the possibility of launching formal negotiations …
UNFPA and Japan commit to “leaving no one behind” in COVID-19 response
04 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Biometric Update. Dr Fauziah Zen was quoted. Jakarta, 4 June 2021 – The Government of Japan supports …
Leaving No One Behind: COVID-19 Responses for Vulnerable Women and Older Persons in Indonesia
03 June 2021
Jakarta, 3 June 2021: More than a year has passed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is well documented that its effects …
Call for Proposals: The Development of MSMEs in Eastern Indonesia
01 June 2021
Jakarta, 1 June 2021: COVID-19 has brought terrible impacts to the World’s Economy. The Indonesian Economy is experiencing recession and the MSME sector was shaken …
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, …
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 …
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 …
