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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 …
OECD: Southeast Asia Ambassador Meeting on Supply Chain Resilience
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
ASEAN Economic Outlook: Pushing Growth, Regional Cooperation for a Stronger Pandemic Recovery
28 April 2022
Jakarta/Manila/Singapore, 28 April 2022: Two years since the COVID-19 pandemic, Southeast Asia is showing signs of recovery from it. According to a research by the …
Global Dialogue on Women and Digital Entrepreneurship Featured in UNCTAD’s eCommerce Week
28 April 2022
Jakarta, 28 April 2022: The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed digital transformation and offered opportunities for developing and emerging economies. However, despite the rapid economic growth …
War in Ukraine and Rising Energy Costs Risk Hampering Asia’s Decarbonization Efforts
27 April 2022
By Dr Han Phoumin, Senior Energy Economist: Even before the Russia–Ukraine war, the COVID-19 pandemic had brought the world economy into recession. Global oil demand …
Leveraging Digital Transformation for Stronger and Smarter World Economic Recovery
27 April 2022
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA): The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown …
Call for Proposals: Collectives of Best Practices and Policies to Promote CCUS Development and Deployment: Policy Implications for ASEAN and East Asia
27 April 2022
Background The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is inviting research proposals for studies related to Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) …
Experts Meet Ahead of G20 High-Level Policy Dialogue on Trade, Investment, Industry
27 April 2022
Jakarta, 27 April 2022: Several economic experts met in April to prepare for a high-level policy dialogue to be held in mid-July 2022. The High-level …
Reaching Out to Provincial Official in Lao PDR for Workshop on ROO
25 April 2022
Vientiane, 25-29 April 2022: With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) coming into force on 1 January 2022, countries including Lao PDR are looking to …
Offsetting Our Carbon Footprint: A Way to Make Everyday Earth Day
22 April 2022
By Ms Dian Lutfiana and Ms Citra Endah Nur Setyawati, Research Associate: Since 1970, the world has celebrated Earth Day every year on 22 April …
Indonesia’s Trade in Goods Tackled in RCEP Focus Group Discussion
22 April 2022
Jakarta, 22 April 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is the biggest trading bloc that focuses on creating a modern, comprehensive, high-quality, and mutually …
Transposing Lao PDR’s Tariff Reduction Schedule from ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) 2017 into 2022
22 April 2022
Jakarta, 22 April 2022: ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Lao PDR, co-hosted a technical training workshop on transposing Lao …
ERIA Holds 14th Academic Advisory Council (AAC) Meeting
21 April 2022
Jakarta, 21 April 2022: The Russian Federation invasion of Ukraine, Cambodia’s chairmanship of ASEAN, and energy transition affordability, amongst others, were the subjects of discussions …
ERIA Supports G20 Trade, Investment, and Industry
21 April 2022
Jakarta, 21 April 2022: A follow-up discussion on Indonesia’s Group of Twenty (G20) presidency, particularly regarding the G20 Trade, Investment, and Industry Working Group (TII-WG) …
ASEAN-US to Meet Amid Great Challenges
19 April 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: After more than six months of negotiations, the US and Asean have finally agreed that their leaders …
Investing in Nature Based Solutions to Tackle Triple Plenary Crisis
19 April 2022
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA): For the past 50 years, April …
ERIA, OECD, and UNESCAP Support Indonesia’s G20 Trade, Investment, and Industry Working Group
14 April 2022
Jakarta, 14 April 2022: Dr Lili Yan Ing, ERIA’s Lead Advisor on Southeast Asia met with Mr Reza Pahlevi, Director of APEC Negotiations and International …
ERIA Meets the Government of Indonesia on AFAS Implementation
14 April 2022
Jakarta, 14 April 2022: The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services (AFAS) is an initiative designed to promote regional integration and the services sector in ASEAN. …
Pondering ASEAN'S future beyond 2025
12 April 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Beyond 2025, what will Asean be like? Will the grouping become less relevant as many political pundits …
ERIA, IEA, and ECA Support Inclusiveness at Indonesia’s G20
08 April 2022
Jakarta, 8 April 2022: Indonesia’s presidency of the G20 is happening at a very important moment in history when the world is facing multiple, critical …
How G20 Can Ensure Digital Transformation: Development for All?
06 April 2022
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, Lead Advisor on Southeast Asia Region: In 2016, the top 1% of the world’s population owned half of the global …
How to Survive in a Binary World
05 April 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Like it or not, we are today living in a bifurcated world as never seen before. In …
A Framework for Ongoing Commitments to RCEP Success
05 April 2022
By Prof Fukunari Kimura, ERIA's Chief Economist: For member states of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) its signing, ratification and being in effect are …
ERIA Mourns the Loss of H.E. Ambassador Kamsiah Kamaruddin, Malaysia’s Permanent Representative to ASEAN
31 March 2022
Jakarta, 31 March 2022: It is with heartfelt sadness that ERIA announces the loss of H.E. Ambassador Kamsiah Kamaruddin, Malaysia’s Permanent Representative to ASEAN …
ERIA Presents at the G20 Trade, Investment, and Industry Working Group
30 March 2022
Solo, 30 March 2022: The G20 Trade, Investment, and Industry Working Group (TIIWG) is one of the 13 working groups that are part of the …
Leveraging Digital Transformation for Stronger and Smarter World Economic Recovery
28 March 2022
Berlin, 28 March 2022: The digital transformation – the adoption of online business models and the general shift of economic and social activities online - …
