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ASEAN Countries Need to Harmonise Regulations to Improve Trade Performance
31 January 2020
Jakarta, 31 January 2020: ASEAN member countries need to harmonize regulations to improve trade performance in the Southeast Asian region. Trade between ASEAN countries is …
ASEAN in the Korean Spotlight
31 January 2020
Jakarta, 31 January 2020: The year 2019 marked the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-Korea Dialogue Relations as well as the 10th Anniversary of the ASEAN-Korea Centre …
ASEAN Think Tanks Continue to Climb in the Ranks of Global Think Tanks
29 January 2020
Jakarta, 29 January 2020: Jakarta-based international organization, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), was recognised among the world’s leading think …
IDE-JETRO Presents 2020 Research Projects to ERIA Experts
27 January 2020
Jakarta, 27 January 2020: Representatives of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organisation (IDE-JETRO) visited ERIA’s office today for a brainstorming workshop on …
Prof Mari Pangestu Discusses How ERIA can Support Indonesia’s G20 Presidency and ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023
27 January 2020
Jakarta, 27 January 2020: Prof Mari Pangestu lead an informal discussion with senior staff at ERIA regarding the upcoming Indonesian Presidency of G20 and Chairmanship …
ERIA Renews MoU with ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly
22 January 2020
Jakarta, 22 January 2020: Representatives from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) met this morning …
AIPA and ERIA Renew MoU to Build Capacity of ASEAN Parliamentarians on Matters Relating to AEC and ASEAN Integration
22 January 2020
Jakarta, 22 January 2020 – The signing ceremony of the renewed ‘Memorandum of Understanding to Develop the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)'s Capacity on Matters Concerning …
ERIA Congratulates Prof Mari Pangestu on Appointment as World Bank Managing Director
17 January 2020
Jakarta, 17 January 2020: President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura congratulated Prof Mari Elka Pangestu, ERIA’s …
ERIA Pays Courtesy Visit to the Minister of Industry and Trade in Viet Nam
17 January 2020
Hanoi, 17 January 2020: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), led by Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of …
ERIA Opens Tender to Renovate Headquarters in ASEAN Secretariat
17 January 2020
Jakarta, 17 January 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) plans to undertake a 150 m2 space on the 4th floor …
Reporting Viet Nam Chairmanship of ASEAN: ERIA Media Workshop in Hanoi
15 January 2020
Hanoi, 15 January 2020: A media workshop was held today to discuss media strategies for Vietnam’s ASEAN chairmanship for Vietnamese media community. The Centre Institute …
New Zealand Students See Bright Future for ASEAN
15 January 2020
Jakarta, 8 January 2020: A delegation of about 25 students and researchers from New Zealand universities visited ERIA during their 3 week study visit of …
ERIA Takes Part in High-Level Symposium on Intra-ASEAN Trade and Investment
10 January 2020
Hanoi, 10 January 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the High-level Symposium on Intra-ASEAN Trade and Investment: Enhancing …
Centre appoints Rohan Shah as Governor on ERIA Board
31 December 2019
Note: This article was published in The Economic Times on 31 December 2019. RIA’s India Representative for the Governing Board, Mr Rohan …
Connectivity Plans in Indo-Pacific Need Institutional Support for Governance, Standards, and Sustainable Financing
27 December 2019
As an evolving platform for regional architecture and economic growth, Indo-Pacific got a constructive nod from the leaders of 18 member countries at the 14th …
Sandya Institute Describes Labour Characteristics of Refugees in Indonesia
18 December 2019
Jakarta, 18 December 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted roundtable lunch discussion with Sandya Institute (Sandya) on their newly …
UniSA’s Centre for Applied Finance and Economics Reveals Links Between Financial Inclusion and Reducing Poverty in ASEAN and East Asian Nations
17 December 2019
Note: This article was published in University of South Australia Magazine . Dr Rashesh Shrestha and Mr Tony Cavoli were featured . UniSA’s …
Ageing Population and Health: The Longitudinal Study and the Role of Population Collaborations in Community Based Care for Older People Workshop
12 December 2019
Ageing Population and Health: The Longitudinal Study and the Role of Population Collaborations in Community Based Care for Older People Workshop in Hanoi, Viet Nam …
WTO's appellate body becomes dysfunctional
10 December 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Economic Times on 10 December 2019. ERIA’s India Representative for the Governing Board, Mr Rohan Shah was …
ERIA’s Study on Older Filipinos Draws Positive Feedback from Government of the Philippines
09 December 2019
Quezon City, Manila, 9 December 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Demographic Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (DRDF) and …
Cambodia-Eurasian Economic Union Launch Report on Feasibility Study on Free Trade Agreement’
09 December 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Fresh News on 9 December 2019. The book launching of ‘Feasibility Study on the FTA Between …
Indo-Pacific connectivity needs support for good governance
09 December 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 9 December 2019. ERIA's Director for Policy Relations, Ms Anita Prakash, was the author. …
The climate crisis: Experts give their take
09 December 2019
Note: This article was originally published in NHK World on 9 December 2019. ERIA's Senior Policy Fellow for Energy and Environment, Prof Jun Arima, was …
FTA with EAEU bloc may diversify export market
05 December 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post on 5 December 2019. The book launching of ‘Feasibility Study on the FTA …
Results of EAEU FTA study announced
05 December 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times on 5 December 2019. The book launching of ‘Feasibility Study on the FTA Between Kingdom …
Study Finds Many Potential Benefits from Cambodia and Eurasian Economic Union FTA
04 December 2019
Phnom Penh, 4 Dec 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Government of …
New Study Shows the Prospects are Good for a Cambodia-Eurasia Free Trade Agreement
04 December 2019
Phnom Penh, 4 Dec 2019: The report on the ‘Feasibility Study on the FTA Between Kingdom of Cambodia and Eurasian Economic Union’ was launched by …
Australia Maps Research Needed for Billion Dollar Hydrogen Industry
02 December 2019
Note: This research finding was originally published in The Maritime Executive on 2 December 2019. ERIA’s research finding was featured. A report from Australia's national …
ASEAN, ASEAN Centrality, and the Indo-Pacific: Can They Change the Geo-strategic Chessboard?
30 November 2019
Jakarta, 30 November 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) sponsored a discussion with the Universitas Gadjah Mada ASEAN Studies Center …
Pulse Lab Comes to ERIA
29 November 2019
Jakarta, 29 November 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted a discussion with Pulse Lab Jakarta (Pulse Lab) about their …
ERIA Participates in the 1st Roundtable of the OECD Digital for SMEs Global Initiative
29 November 2019
Paris, 29 November 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), represented by the Chief Operating Officer Mr Koji Hachiyama accompanied by …
Prof Akiko Yamanaka Speaks at the Regional Workshop on Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance for ASEAN
28 November 2019
Nay Pyi Taw, 28 November 2019: The Regional Workshop on Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance for ASEAN was held on 27 and 28 November in …
Prof Yamanaka Pays Courtesy Call to HE U Thein Sein, Former President of Union of Myanmar in Nay Pyi Taw
26 November 2019
Nay Pyi Taw, 26 November 2019: Prof Akiko Yamanaka, Special Advisor to the President of ERIA, paid a courtesy call on HE U Thein Sein, …
Micro-level Analysis Key to Understanding ASEAN Integration
26 November 2019
Jakarta, 26 November 2019: Analysis at micro-level, such as firms’ and workers’ behaviour and adjustments within individual member states could improve understanding about the dynamics …
Prof Yamanaka Speaks at Indian Ocean Regional Workshop
20 November 2019
Jakarta, 20 November 2019: Prof Akiko Yamanaka, the Special Advisor to the President of ERIA, participated in the Indian Ocean Regional Workshop to Commemorate 15 …
CSIS and ERIA Hold a Roundtable Discussion on Trade, RCEP, and Innovation
18 November 2019
Washington, 18 November 2019: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Southeast Asia Program in Washington, D.C. recently hosted a second roundtable discussion with …
Gelar IIBS 2019, ITS Tampilkan Sejumlah Produk Unggulan
15 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Berita Satu on 7 November 2019. ERIA's COO, Mr Koji Hachiyama was featured. Jakarta, Beritasatu.com - Dies …
Regional Issues the Subject of RIN Meeting
15 November 2019
Bangkok, 10 November 2019: The annual Research Institute Network (RIN) meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand on 10 November 2019. It was attended by the …
Advances in Science and Technology Will Save Lives – Prof Nishimura
14 November 2019
Tokyo, 6 November 2019: Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of ERIA, participated in the 3rd General Assembly Meeting of International Tsunami Disaster Prevention Society chaired by …
Role of Asian Think Tanks Key to Addressing Global Challenges
12 November 2019
Bangkok, 12 November 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the Asia-Pacific Think Tank Summit (APTTS) which was co-organised …
A blue dot barely visible from New Silk Roads
07 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Asia Times on 7 November 2019. ERIA's President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura was featured. Chinese President Xi Jinping …
Asian Regionalism Redefines Globalisation: The 10th East Asia Local and Regional Government Congress
07 November 2019
Nara, 7 November 2019: In 2010, which marked the 1,300th anniversary of the establishment of Japan’s first Capital, Heijo-kyo in the city of Nara, the …
Thailand passes sustainability torch to Vietnam
06 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 6 November 2019. The 8th ERIA Editors’ Roundtable, which organised by ERIA and Bangkok Post …
India opts not to join 15 nations to sign RCEP deal
05 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times on 5 November 2019. ERIA's Economist, Dr Lurong Chen was featured. India has chosen not …
Singapore-listed ISDN Joins Consortium Building Hydro Power Plant in Cambodia
04 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Business News Asia on 4 November 2019. ERIA’s research finding was featured Singapore-listed industrial automation firm ISDN …
ERIA’s Research Projects Acknowledged in Statements from the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings
04 November 2019
Bangkok, 4 November 2019: Various research projects and initiatives conducted by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) were recognised by the …
Tech disrupters key to regional trade
03 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 3 November 2019. ERIA's President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, was featured Asean nations must work …
ERIA Participates in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2019
02 November 2019
Bangkok, 2 November 2019: Industry 4.0 and technological development needs to be human-centric; therefore, workers of all ages—not just the young—need to be equipped with …
China, Japan must cement ties for future
30 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Global Times on 30 October 2019. ERIA's special advisor to the president, Prof Akiko Yamanaka, was featured. Japanese …
The thinktank plotting a course to 2040
30 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 30 October 2019. ERIA's President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, was featured. Under Thailand's chairmanship of Asean, …
Mari Pangestu: Tahun 2020 negara Asia hadapi tantangan lebih berat
29 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Antara News on 29 October 2019. ERIA was featured, in regards to its role as the supporting organisation …
Action plan mooted to ensure Temburong stays 'green'
29 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin on 29 October 2019. ERIA was featured. Temburong is a special district in Brunei Darussalam, known …
Population Ageing in Asian Countries Tackled in ERIA Symposium
27 October 2019
Taipei, 27 October 2019: Members of the ERIA-sponsored Longitudinal Studies for Aging and Health in the Philippines and in Viet Nam presented the outcome of …
Sea change: Japanese leads on marine plastic litter
26 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in East Asia Forum on 26 October 2019. ERIA's Senior Economist, Dr Michikazu Kojima and Mr Fusanori Iwasaki are …
Cambodia’s energy security woes
25 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in East Asia Forum on 25 October 2019. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Han Phoumin is the author. Economic growth …
Bangkok Dialogue on Efficiency-Based Regional Approach to Realise Sustainable Development Goals
24 October 2019
Bangkok, 24 October 2019: The advancement and potential realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was the subject of an international workshop held on 23–24 …
Indonesians divided over plan to move capital from Jakarta
23 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Arab News on 23 October 2019. The 8th ERIA Editors' Roundtable which organised by the ERIA and Bangkok …
ERIA Co-hosts Photo Exhibition on ASEAN Infrastructure in ASEAN Secretariat
18 October 2019
Jakarta, 18 October 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), the Mission of Japan to ASEAN, ASEAN Secretariat, and the ASEAN …
ERIA Co-hosts the AHWIN Forum: Achieving Healthy Ageing in Asia
17 October 2019
Tokyo, 17 October 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), together with the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) of …
Impetus on Social Impact Analysis for Government Programmes Pushed in Yogya Seminar
16 October 2019
Yogyakarta, 16 October 2019: The development of social impact analysis (SIA) as a mandatory requirement for national government programmes was the objective of the 1st …
