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Enhancing ASEAN's Economic Growth through Optimising Digital Technology in Trade and Value Addition
01 December 2023
Guangzhou, 1 December 2023: Dr Lili Yan Ing, ERIA’s Lead Advisor for the Southeast Asia Region, participated in the 2023 Guangzhou Forum in a thematic …
Unveiling ASEAN-China Dynamics: Trade, Investment, and Regional Integration Perspectives
28 November 2023
Guangzhou, 28 November 2023: ERIA’s Lead Advisor for Southeast Asia Region, Dr Lili Yan Ing, delivered a public lecture on ASEAN and China, Now and …
ERIA President Presented the 'Viet Nam 2045' Publication to President of Viet Nam and Prime Minister of Japan
27 November 2023
Tokyo, 27 November 2023: During the Japan-Viet Nam Summit Meeting, Tetsuya Watanabe, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), presented …
ERIA Co-Organises Regional Forum Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Action Plan in ASEAN
22 November 2023
Jakarta, 22-23 November 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) co-organised the ASEAN Forum on Developing the Action Plan for Implementing …
Join Us in Shaping the Future of ASEAN: Participate in Our Survey on AEC Post-2025 Vision!
22 November 2023
Jakarta, 22 November 2023: The 37th ASEAN Summit in November 2020 marked a pivotal moment in envisioning the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision. As tasked by …
The Secret New Thai-French Relations
21 November 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The photos at the Elysee Palace in Paris said it all. French President Emmanuel Macron posing with Somdet …
ERIA President Addresses ASEAN-Japan 50th Anniversary Symposium on Sustainable Agriculture and Innovation
21 November 2023
Jakarta, 21 November 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) supported organisation of the ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation 50th Anniversary Symposium …
ERIA Hosts Discussion with Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality on Women's Economic Empowerment and Inclusivity
21 November 2023
Jakarta, 21 November 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) was pleased to welcome Stephanie Copus Campbell AM, Australia’s Ambassador for …
ERIA Extends Support to the Startup Community at the Philippines Startup Week 2023
21 November 2023
Manila/Iloilo, 21 November 2023: In a resounding celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in a …
ERIA President Pays Courtesy Call on Permanent Representative of Indonesia to ASEAN
21 November 2023
Jakarta, 21 November 2023: Tetsuya Watanabe, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), paid a courtesy call to the Ambassador/Permanent …
President Tetsuya Watanabe Calls on Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs
21 November 2023
Jakarta, 21 November 2023: Tetsuya Watanabe, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), paid a courtesy call to the Indonesian …
Advancing CCUS in ASEAN: Highlights from the 2nd SEACA Workshop
20 November 2023
Tangerang, 20-21 November 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the 2nd South East Asia CCS Accelerator (SEACA) workshop …
Asia Zero Emission Community Pre-Workshop: ASEAN Power Grid in Decarbonising Power Sector
17 November 2023
Jakarta, 17 November 2023: The role of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) in decarbonising ASEAN's power sector was the topic of discussion at the Asia …
Strengthening ERIA-ASEAN Partnership: President of ERIA Meets with Secretary-General of ASEAN
17 November 2023
Jakarta, 17 November 2023: Tetsuya Watanabe, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, paid a courtesy visit to Dr Kao Kim …
Carbon Pricing: Closing the Loophole in ASEAN’s Climate Commitment
17 November 2023
By Ms Ayu Pratiwi Muyasyaroh, Research Associate: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is on the verge of having to deal with a climate …
Advancing Smart Urbanism: Fostering Inclusive Smart Cities in Asia’s Post-COVID-19 Landscape from Malaysia’s Perspective
14 November 2023
Kuala Lumpur, 14-15 November 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted the 3rd Conference on Asian Inclusive Smart Cities (AISC) …
Catalysing the ASEAN Digital Future: Insights from the Policy Dialogue on ASEAN Digital Community 2045
14 November 2023
Krabi, 14-15 November 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) successfully convened the Policy Dialogue on ASEAN Digital Community 2045 at …
Innovation in Real Places, How HEIs Contribute to Local Ecosystem Development – EECOLE Webinar Series
14 November 2023
Paris/Jakarta, 14 November 2023: ERIA’s Strategy and Partnership Director, Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, hosted the concluding episode of a webinar series discussing the role of …
Advancing Connectivity toward ASEAN’s Epicentrum of Growth
08 November 2023
Jakarta, 8 November 2023: Indonesia hosted the 14th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium in Jakarta, under the theme Promoting Connectivity toward ASEAN as an Epicentrum of Growth, …
Utilising Innovation Networks to Mitigate Risk: Exploring Collaborative Entrepreneurship in EECOLE's Fourth Webinar Episode
07 November 2023
Paris/Jakarta, 7 November 2023: ERIA, in partnership with the OECD Platform for the Entrepreneurship Education Collaboration and Engagement Network (EECOLE), recently unveiled has launched a …
Will APEC Meet Reveal a US Asia Pivot?
07 November 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Mid-November will mark another important milestone in the chronicles of US involvement in Asia. President Joe Biden will …
ERIA Hosts the 12th Editors' Roundtable
07 November 2023
Jakarta, 7 November 2023: ERIA's Communication Department, in collaboration with our esteemed media co-host, The Jakarta Post, was thrilled to host the 12th ERIA Editors …
Enhancing Trade Facilitation: Exploring Non-Tariff Measures and National Trade Repository in Cambodia
06 November 2023
Siem Reap, 7 November 2023: Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, in collaboration with the EU ARISE Plus Cambodia program and the Economic Research Institute …
Advancing Digital Skilling in the Digital Transformation Era
31 October 2023
Jakarta/Singapore/Manila, 31 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Southeast Asia Development Solutions Knowledge and …
Measuring and Certifying the Transversal Skills of Students: the Third Episode of the EECOLE Webinar Series
31 October 2023
Paris/Jakarta, 31 October 2023: In collaboration with the OECD Platform for Entrepreneurship Education Collaboration and Engagement Network (EECOLE), the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and …
ERIA Experts Meet with Canada's Ambassador to the OECD
31 October 2023
Jakarta, 31 October 2023: Canadian Ambassador to the OECD, Madeleine Chenette, held a meeting with representatives from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East …
ERIA President Attends the G7 Trade Ministers Outreach Meeting in Osaka
28 October 2023
Osaka, 28 October 2023: Prof Tetsuya Watanabe attended the Outreach Meeting of the G7 Trade Ministers in Osaka, which was convened as a follow-up action …
ERIA President Addresses G7 Trade Ministers’ Working Dinner
28 October 2023
Sakai, 28 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) President Professor Tetsuya Watanabe gave a presentation during the G7 Trade …
ERIA Presentation on Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience to G7 Trade Ministers and Outreach Partners
28 October 2023
Osaka, 28 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) gave a presentation at the G7 Trade Ministers Meeting in Osaka-Sakai, …
ERIA and Canadian Ministry Discuss Closer Relationship at G7 Trade Ministers Meeting
28 October 2023
Osaka, 28 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) discussed closer mutual cooperation at a bilateral meeting with the Canadian …
ERIA and Indonesian Finance Ministry Co-host Seminar and Book Launch on National Strategic Projects
27 October 2023
Jakarta, 27 October 2023: The Indonesian Ministry of Finance (MOF), in collaboration with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), hosted a …
ERIA Discusses Resilient Supply Chains and Sustainable Investments at OECD Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum
26 October 2023
Hanoi, 26 October 2023: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the OECD Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum …
President Watanabe Pays Courtesy Visits to Cambodian Ministers
25 October 2023
Phnom Penh, 25 October 2023: ERIA’s President, Prof Tetsuya Watanabe, paid a courtesy visit to Cambodia’s recently appointed Minister of Commerce, CHAM Nimul. The Minister …
ERIA President Meets Thailand’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs
24 October 2023
Bangkok, 24 October 2023: The President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Prof Tetsuya Watanabe, paid a courtesy visit to …
Assessing the Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Individual Mindsets: Insights from the EECOLE Webinar Series
24 October 2023
Paris/Jakarta, 24 October 2023: In collaboration with the OECD Platform for Entrepreneurship Education Collaboration and Engagement Network (EECOLE), the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and …
Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan Appointed as The Chair of OECD's EECOLE Initiative
24 October 2023
Paris, 24 October 2023: In a significant development for entrepreneurship education and international collaboration, Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, ERIA's Strategy and Partnership Director, has been …
ERIA Presentation at 18th East Asian Economic Association International Conference
22 October 2023
Seoul, 22 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) was heavily involved in the 18th East Asian Economic Association (EAEA) …
ERIA Takes Part in 3rd IsDB Islamic Development Bank Technical Working Group
20 October 2023
Jakarta, 20 October 2023: The 3rd Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Digital Inclusion Technical Working Group (IDITWG) was held in coordination with the IsDB Regional Hub …
The G7’s Anti-Coercion Campaign Against China Could Backfire
19 October 2023
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, Secretary General of International Economic Association (IEA) and ERIA's Lead Advisor, Southeast Asia Region: On October 28-29, Japan will host …
ERIA Workshop for Case Study Research on Good Regulatory Practices
19 October 2023
Bangkok, 19-20 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held a validation workshop on the study of good regulatory practices …
ERIA Joins 84th Meeting of ASEAN COSTI
19 October 2023
Bohol, 19-20 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) took part in the 84th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on …
ERIA Partners with University of the Philippines for Natural Gas Research
17 October 2023
Jakarta/ Manila, 17 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is pleased to announce a research cooperation agreement with the …
A United ASEAN Against Plastic Pollution
17 October 2023
Jakarta, 17 October 2023: The ASEAN Conference on Combatting Plastic Pollution (ACCPP) 2023 was hosted by the Indonesian government in collaboration with the Economic Research …
ERIA and OECD Discuss New York Entrepreneurship Ecosystems and Skills in the First Episode of a New Webinar Series
17 October 2023
Jakarta/Paris/New York, 17 October 2023: The development of entrepreneurial skills and mindset is crucial for startups, entrepreneurs, and, more generally, for the advancement of innovation …
ERIA Workshop on Good Regulatory Practices in Professional Engineering Services
15 October 2023
Kuala Lumpur, 15-16 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and South Asia (ERIA) held a validation workshop for its case study research on …
ERIA Workshop on Good Regulatory Practices in Indonesia's Retail Services Sector
13 October 2023
Jakarta, 13 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted a validation workshop on the study of the application of …
ERIA President Discusses Digital Economy and Collaboration with Philippines Secretary of Trade
12 October 2023
Manila, 12 October 2023: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), led by President Tetsuya Watanabe, paid a courtesy …
First Look at New Thai Diplomatic Tactics
10 October 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: In deciphering the 1,288-word Thai foreign policy statement announced last week, it is important to start at the …
ERIA Discusses SMEs Digitalization at INSME General Assembly
09 October 2023
Berlin, 9-10 October, 2023: The issue of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and digitalisation was discussed during the 19th General Assembly of the International …
ERIA President Speaks at 45th Meeting of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry
04 October 2023
Kuala Lumpur, 4 October 2023: Professor Tetsuya Watanabe, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and South Asia (ERIA), led an ERIA delegation at …
ERIA Pays Courtesy Call to Malaysian Parliament Speaker
04 October 2023
Kuala Lumpur, 4 October 2023: A delegation representing the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable …
ERIA holds ASEAN Chairmanship Workshops on Conversion of Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles to Electric Vehicles Focus on Motorcycles and Development of Bioenergy Market Potential
04 October 2023
Jakarta, 4 October 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in collaboration with Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) …
Bridging Disparities to Bolster Digital Transformation in ASEAN
04 October 2023
By Ms Livia Feliciani Nazara, Research Associate, and Ms Ivana Markus, Research Associate: ASEAN has been actively promoting its ongoing efforts as the region advances …
ACMECS: The Power of Working Together
03 October 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Amid great geopolitical realignment and unpredictability, existing and new mini-lateral groups throughout the world have been revitalised or …
Indonesia Economic Outlook 2024 Forum
02 October 2023
Jakarta, 2 October 2023: Kajian Ekonomi dan Pembangunan Indonesia (Indonesian Economic and Development Studies – KANOPI) at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, …
Indonesian and Indian G20 Presidencies Champion Innovation and Entrepreneurship
30 September 2023
By Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, Strategy and Partnership Director: Indonesia and India devoted significant efforts to boost innovation and entrepreneurship throughout their Group of 20 …
ERIA Hosts The 3rd Asia CCUS Network (ACN) Forum
27 September 2023
Hiroshima, 27 Sept 2023: The 3rd Asia CCUS Network (ACN) Forum took place on 27th September 2023, at the Hilton Hiroshima Hotel, Japan, utilizing a …
ERIA President Addresses 5th International Conference on Carbon Recycling
27 September 2023
Hiroshima, 27 September 2023: The 5th International Conference on Carbon Recycling 2023, co-organized by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and the New …
3rd Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting (AGGPM)
25 September 2023
Tokyo, 25 September 2023: Japan's Ministry of Economic, Trade, and Industry (METI) held The Third Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting (AGGPM) as a part …
ERIA Attends Tokyo GX Week Ministerial Plenary Session 2023
25 September 2023
Tokyo, 25 September 2023: The Ministerial Plenary Session of the Tokyo GX (Green Transformation) Week 2023 was held by Japan's Ministry of Economic, Trade, and …
