Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
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ERIA and PHAD Present Findings of the 2018 Longitudinal Study on Ageing and Health in Viet Nam
04 March 2021
Jakarta, 4 March 2021: In December 2020, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the Institute of Population, Health and Development …
ERIA Participates in APEC Online Workshop on the Economic Effects of Flexible Work Arrangements
25 February 2021
Moscow, 25 February 2021: ERIA ‘s Director of Strategy and Partnership, Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, participated in a workshop organised by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation …
Thai-Aussie Ties are on Cloud Nine
23 February 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: On Feb 15, a historic milestone was achieved when Their Majesties the King and Queen visited the Australian …
ERIA Co-organises Workshop on Food Security and Digital Technology
22 February 2021
Jakarta, 22 February 2021: The 1st Knowledge Sharing Workshop under ERIA’s research project on ‘Enhancing Food Supply Chain Resilience and Food Security in ASEAN …
Three Narratives for Smart Livable Cities in the Post COVID-19 Era
18 February 2021
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Senior Energy Economist: Cities are home to most of the world population and where problems and solutions meet. They are centres …
ERIA Study Group Discusses Sustainable Palm Oil Production and Trade Dynamics
17 February 2021
Jakarta, 17 February 2021: ERIA’s Sustainable Palm Oil Production and Trade Dynamics in ASEAN and East Asia working group held a workshop with key …
The time is Right for Thailand to Join the CPTPP
16 February 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: No more dillydallying. Thailand should join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Otherwise, the …
ERIA's Director of Communications, Lydia Ruddy hosts AmCham ASEAN Committee 2021 Kick-off Meeting
11 February 2021
Jakarta, 11 February 2021: Hosted by Lydia Ruddy, ERIA’s Director of Communications, the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (AmCham Indonesia) ASEAN Committee gathered online …
Once Bitten, Twice Shy over Myanmar
04 February 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Long before it became a member, Asean was blindly defending Myanmar, believing that pressure from neighbours and regional …
ERIA Participates in the Second OECD Digital 4 SME Roundtable
04 February 2021
Paris, 3-4 February 2021: ERIA participated in the second D4SME (Digital for SMEs) Roundtable, the flagship event of the OECD Digital 4 SME Initiative, led …
American First has Morphed into First America
02 February 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The confirmation hearing last week of US Secretary of State Antony Blinkin was very telling. In his …
ERIA - JCIE Request for Applications: Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation
01 February 2021
Jakarta, 1 February 2021: The people of Asia are living longer than ever, presenting a vast array of new challenges and new opportunities that all …
Thai, Myanmar People Protest in Bangkok
01 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in NHK on 1 February 2021. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. Concern over the political upheaval in Myanmar …
Call for Nominations: ASEAN Prize 2021
01 February 2021
Jakarta, 1 February 2021: Today, ASEAN launched its call for nominations for ASEAN Prize 2021. Now in its fourth year, the prestigious regional award acknowledges …
ERIA Ranks in the Top Ten International Economic Policy Think Tanks
29 January 2021
Jakarta, 29 January 2021: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) was ranked ninth out of 85 top International Economic Policy Think …
Energy Infrastructure Planning Needs to Anticipate Extreme Weather Impacts
28 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Kompas. Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was quoted. Please note that the article is in Indonesian. Contact [email protected] …
Synchronizing Indonesia’s Diesel Fuel Policy
28 January 2021
By Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto, Energy Economist: Indonesia aims to achieve two main objectives in its road transport fuel policy: first to protect health by …
Thailand: In the Eye of the Coming Storm
26 January 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Last week, in his 229-word congratulatory message to US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha minced no …
Bloc Urged to Focus on Digitalisation
25 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Bangkok Post. Prof Fukunari Kimura was quoted. The COVID-19 pandemic may have restricted trade, as borders were …
Kavi Chongkittavorn on Thailand’s Coronavirus Vaccine Strategy
25 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Rappler on 25 January 2021. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was interviewed. How is Thailand handling its vaccine …
ASEAN on Point: Strategies for Addressing Fake News
22 January 2021
Jakarta, 20 January 2021: Over the past weeks the world has witnessed the attack on the US Congress spurred on by radical opinions shared widely …
‘ASEAN on Point’ Public Forum Fake News: Tackling Disinformation in ASEAN
21 January 2021
Note: ‘ASEAN on Point’ Public Forum Fake News: Tackling Disinformation in ASEAN which was held on 20 January 2021 was featured in several media: ‘'Vaccine' …
Powering-up on Coal but at What Cost?
21 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post. Dr Han Phoumin was quoted. The haste to expand economic growth and achieve rural …
RCEP Pact can be Lucrative but Requires Support
20 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Khmer Times on 20 January 2020. ERIA was mentioned. The National Bank of Cambodia …
Brunei Takes Chair for Year of Recovery
19 January 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: On the inspiring theme of ' We care, we prepare, we prosper' , Asean's smallest member is taking …
ASEAN Forum to Focus on Sustainable Infrastructure, Digital Innovation
18 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Korea Times on 18 January 2021. ERIA was mentioned. The ASEAN-Korea Centre will host an …
Japan Plays Guardian and Gatekeeper of the CPTPP
18 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times Prof Fukunari Kimura was quoted. China says it wants to join the 11-nation Pacific …
Malaysia Promotes Free Data Flow within ASEAN
16 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Vietnam Plus . Dr Lurong Chen was quoted. Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Policies and regulations on free …
Strengthening Sustainable Development in ASEAN
15 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The European House-Ambrosetti International Newsletter Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi's participation in the roundtable: Strengthening Sustainable Development in …
Potential Renewable Hydrogen from Curtailed Electricity to Decarbonize ASEAN’s Emissions: Policy Implications
15 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Sustainability as part of the Special Issue Secure and Sustainable Energy System. Dr Phoumin, Prof Fukunari Kimura, …
Recovery from COVID Requires a Coordinated Approach to Digitalization, Supply Chain Reorganization, and Skills Development
14 January 2021
By Dr Rashesh Shrestha, Economist: The three main challenges ASEAN will face post-pandemic - digitalization, supply chains, and human capital – have been widely discussed. …
Lessons from the American Insurrection
12 January 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The carnage on Capitol Hill last Wednesday provides numerous valuable lessons for both mature and emerging democracies around …
IGES and ERIA Sign MoU to Strengthen Policy Research for Circular Economy and Prevention of Marine Plastic Pollution in ASEAN+3 Countries
07 January 2021
Jakarta, 7 January 2021: The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) signed a Memorandum …
Cambodia's Debut as Oil Player Hailed
05 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily . Dr Han Phoumin was quoted. Han Phoumin, a senior energy economist at the Jakarta-based Economic …
Thailand's 'Make or Break' Jobs in 2021
05 January 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Thailand's future is now at the edge of a precipice due to the recent virus outbreak in Samut …
Cambodia’s Milestone in Kicking Off Oil Production Improves Prospects for Regional Energy Security
04 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily Hong Kong. Dr Han Phoumin was quoted. Han Phoumin, senior energy economist at the Jakarta-based Economic …
Indonesian Economic Outlook 2021
04 January 2021
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, ERIA's Lead Advisor for Southeast Asia Region: 2020 has been very challenging, but 2021 is not going to get better …
The Asia Pacific FDI Network Appoints ERIA Policy Fellow to Board of Directors
04 January 2021
Kuala Lumpur, 4 January 2021: Dr Intan Ramli, ERIA Policy Fellow, has been appointed by the Asia Pacific FDI Network as the Director of the …
ERIA’s MSMEs Webinar Report
01 January 2021
Note: ERIA’s MSMEs Webinar Report was featured in several media: ‘Report highlights MSMEs trends after Covid’ by The Manila Times on 28 December 2020 ‘Transitioning …
Reshaping ASEAN's Energy Landscape Post COVID-19
01 January 2021
Note: This op-ed was originally publisged in MASHRAE 35th Anniversary E-Book page 49. Dr Phoumin and dr. Ir. Leong Siew Meng are the authors. …
Evaluation of CO2 Emissions Reduction by Mobility Electrification and Alternative Biofuel Introduction in East Asia Summit Countries
31 December 2020
Note: ERIA’s research on Evaluation of CO2 Emissions Reduction by Mobility Electrification and Alternative Biofuel Introduction in East Asia Summit Countries was cited in Advanced …
Green Technological Development and Deployment in the Association of Southeast Asian Economies (ASEAN)—At Crossroads or Roundabout?
31 December 2020
Note: Dr Han Phoumin’s article has been published in Sustainability Volume 13 Issue 2 Southeast Asia faces one of the fastest growths in electricity demand …
Cost–Benefit Analysis of HELE and Subcritical Coal-Fired Electricity Generation Technologies in Southeast Asia
31 December 2020
Note: Dr Han Phoumin’s article has been published in Sustainability Volume 13 Issue 3 A large potential exists in the Southeast Asia region for …
Energy Demand and Supply and Potential Distributed Energy System in Southeast Asia
31 December 2020
Note: Dr Phoumin’s article has been published in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia by Asian Vision Institute and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung . Contact [email protected] …
Don't Leave Migrant Workers Behind
29 December 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: As 2020 comes to a close, the coronavirus outbreak at a seafood market in Samut Sakhon has …
ASEAN's Strategies to Address New Normal
28 December 2020
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Senior Energy Economist: As policymakers prepare to intervene and industries consider changes to their business models, the COVID-19 pandemic and stimulus …
Migrant Workers Need Better Welfare
22 December 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The number 2,482,256 is not a combination that will win Thailand's lottery top prize, but it is nonetheless …
Bangladesh PM Urges India To Sign Teesta Water-Sharing Deal
18 December 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Benar News. ERIA’s research was cited . The India-led trilateral highway is part of India’s Act East Policy, …
settings Open AccessArticle Potential Renewable Hydrogen from Curtailed Electricity to Decarbonize ASEAN’s Emissions: Policy Implications
17 December 2020
Note: An article written by Dr Phoumin, Prof Fukunari Kimura, and Prof Jun Arima has been published in Sustainability as part of the Special Issue …
Powering Southeast Asia Meeting the Region’s Electricity Needs
17 December 2020
Note: Dr Han Phoumin’s article has been published in NBR Special Report no 89. The 2020 report from the Energy Security Program focuses on a …
Vetting China's Diplomacy: A Thai View
15 December 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Deciphering and understanding China's foreign policy postures and conduct is akin to walking into a maze. As the …
ERIA’s Director of Communications, Lydia Ruddy, Joins Board of Trustees of Fulbright Indonesia
14 December 2020
Jakarta, November 2020: The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) announced the new members of the Board of Trustees, including the new American Ambassador to Indonesia, …
ACRF: Potential Green Recovery, New Social Contract Towards Sustainable ASEAN Future
10 December 2020
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Senior Energy Economist: With the outbreak of COVID-19, ASEAN member states are now in the middle of dealing with a combination …
South Korea President Moon Jae-in Shows Interest in Joining CPTPP Mega Trade Deal
08 December 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Strait Times Prof Fukunari Kimura was quoted. TOKYO - South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday …
Prof Fukunari Kimura: This is the Time for Indonesia to Attract Japanese Investor
08 December 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Tribun News. Prof Fukunari Kimura was quoted. Please note that the article is in Indonesian Saat ini …
ERIA and UNCTAD Discuss Joint Work on NTMs in ASEAN and East Asia
08 December 2020
Jakarta/Geneva, 8 December 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) jointly …
ERIA Expresses Condolences on the Passing of H.E. Dr Akito Arima
08 December 2020
Jakarta, 8 December 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) would like to express our condolences for the passing of H.E. …
Sanctions have not prevented Russia from being Ukraine's top trading partner. Why?
07 December 2020
Note: This article was originally published in 112 Ukraine. ERIA was mentioned. Effective power must generate meanings and be able to play for long. For …
ERIA President Attends 7th IEF-IGU Ministerial Gas Forum
03 December 2020
Kuala Lumpur, 3 December 2020: The ASEAN energy mix will continue to have a large percentage of fossil fuel, but the share of natural gas …
ERIA Webinar Series on ASEAN MSMEs in a COVID-19 World Concludes
03 December 2020
Jakarta, 3 December 2020: ERIA hosted the 10th and final episode of the MSMEs Talks with a discussion on ‘Innovation eco-systems and the role …
