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ERIA President Presents Decarbonisation Strategies in ASEAN: Insights from the 'Taking Action with ASEAN' Seminar at COP28 Japan Pavilion
04 December 2023
Dubai, 4 December 2023: President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Tetsuya Watanabe, shared ERIA’s perspectives on decarbonisation strategy in …

President Watanabe Unveils Joint Survey by FPCI and ERIA During the Conference on Indonesian Foreign Policy
02 December 2023
Jakarta, 2 December 2023: At the Conference on Indonesian Foreign Policy, organised by the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), Tetsuya Watanabe, President of the …

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 and IDE-JETRO Collaborate on Geopolitical Risks and Impact on ASEAN and East Asia
24 November 2023
Chiba, 24 November 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in cooperation with the Institute of Developing Economies-Japan External Trade Organisation …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 Recognised in Official Statements of This Year’s ASEAN Summits, East Asia Summits, and Related Summits
07 September 2023
Jakarta, 7 September 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has earned recognition in the statements issued during this year's key …

ASEAN Paves Way for Epicentrum of Growth in Indo-Pacific: ERIA President Highlights Indonesia's Innovative Leapfrog
05 September 2023
Jakarta, 5 September 2023: Indonesia's President Joko Widodo inaugurated the ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum, a flagship event for the nation's Chairmanship of ASEAN 2023, organised by …

ERIA and ASEAN-BAC Sign MoU to Boost ASEAN Economic Integration
03 September 2023
Jakarta, 3 September 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) have officially signed a …

Prof Tetsuya Watanabe Outlines ASEAN's Digital Future at ASEAN Business and Investment Summit
03 September 2023
Jakarta, 3 September 2023: The ASEAN region, amidst global challenges, stands resilient, and its future growth is poised to be driven by digitalisation, according to …

ASEAN Investment Forum: Digital as a Key Driver for ASEAN Growth
02 September 2023
Jakarta, 2 September 2023: The ASEAN Investment Forum 2023, under the theme Investments for Sustainable Development and co-hosted by the Indonesia's Ministry of Investment, the …

ERIA President Holds Meeting with Australian Ambassador to ASEAN
28 August 2023
Jakarta, 28 August 2023: ERIA President, Prof Tetsuya Watanabe, held a meeting with His Excellency Will Nankervis, the Ambassador of the Australian Mission to ASEAN, …

ERIA Presents Key Insights to 10th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting
25 August 2023
Jakarta, 25 August 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) briefed the 10th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting …

ERIA Participates in 18th ASEAN+3 Environment Ministers Meeting and ASEAN-Japan Ministerial Dialogue on Environmental Cooperation
24 August 2023
Vientiane, 24 August 2023: Koji Hachiyama, Chief Operating Officer of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), gave a presentation at the …

ERIA Attends Environment Ministerial Meetings and ASEAN-Japan Environment Week
22 August 2023
Vientiane, 22-24 August 2023: An Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) delegation led by Koji Hachiyama, Chief Operating Officer, took part in …

ERIA Talks Sustainable Agriculture at ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting
22 August 2023
Video conference, 22-23 August 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the Special Senior Officials Meeting of the 44th …

ERIA’s President Pays Courtesy Visit to ASEAN Secretariat
14 August 2023
Jakarta, 14 August 2023: President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Prof Tetsuya Watanabe, paid a courtesy visit to Ekkaphab …

ERIA Welcomes a Delegation from Timor-Leste
17 July 2023
Jakarta, 17 July 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) was pleased to welcome a ten-member delegation of Timor-Leste officials …

ERIA Presents Study on Circular Value Chains of Electrical and Electronic Equipment at SEOM-METI Consultation
15 July 2023
Surabaya, 15 July 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) took part in the SEOM-METI Consultation, where Mr Koji Hachiyama, Chief …

ERIA Joins SEOM Plus Three in Surabaya, Indonesia
15 July 2023
Surabaya, 15 July 2023: An Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and South East Asia (ERIA) delegation participated in the 40th ASEAN Plus Three Senior Economic …
Indonesia Has 'Most Potential' In ASEAN Digital Economy, But Accessibility Issues Persist: Experts
14 July 2023
Note: This article was originally published in International Business Times. ERIA was mentioned. Indonesia has come a long way in its digital transformation journey, gradually …

The World Economic Forum’s ASEAN Transformation Maps, Co-curated by ERIA
06 July 2023
Geneva, 6 July 2023: The World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Strategic Intelligence facilitates the exploration and monitoring of issues that drive transformative change across economies, industries, …

Breaking the Green Ceiling: Women Entrepreneurship in the ASEAN Green Economy
27 June 2023
In this article, Giulia Ajmone Marsan (Strategy and Partnership Director) and Rubeena Singh (External Consultant) from Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) …

Lao PDR Policymakers Learning RCEP, Regional Integration, and Structural Transformation
23 June 2023
Vientiane, 23 June 2023: Amidst geo-political uncertainties and an anticipated global recession in 2023, the global value chain (GVCs) remains a critical aspect of economic …

ERIA and Dialogue Partners to Address Emerging Regional Challenges
07 June 2023
Jakarta, 7 June 2023: Prof Tetsuya Watanabe, the newly elected ERIA President, has pledged enhanced cooperation with ASEAN and dialogue partners to address emerging challenges …

ERIA and ASEAN Ambassadors Vow to Enhance Cooperation
07 June 2023
Jakarta, 7 June 2023: ERIA and ASEAN ambassadors held their annual meeting on the sidelines of the 16th ERIA Governing Board Meeting and pledged to …

ERIA Jointly Organizes the ASEAN Conference on Strengthening Food Security Integration
17 April 2023
Jakarta, 17 April 2023: A cross-sectoral approach to tackling food security issues was the focus of ‘The ASEAN Conference on Strengthening Food Security Integration’, co-organised …

ERIA Briefs Australia–ASEAN Council Board on ASEAN’s Economic Trends
22 March 2023
Jakarta, 22 March 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) presented the current economic trends within ASEAN in a briefing to …

The Development of ASEAN Blue Economy Framework
20 March 2023
As a concrete follow-up from the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on Blue Economy that was adopted at the 38th ASEAN Summit in 2021, the ASEAN Blue …

ERIA Co-organises Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on the Development of the ASEAN Blue Economy Framework
01 March 2023
Belitung, 1 March 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) co-organised the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on the Development of ASEAN Blue Economy …

Southeast Asia’s Tech Industry Goes from a Gallop to a Canter
30 December 2022
By Giulia Ajmone Marsan, Strategy and Partnership Director: After a couple of years of spectacular growth, tech start-ups and tech giants alike are now facing …

ASEAN's International Status is Rising
27 December 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It might sound pompous to keep stating the strategic importance of Southeast Asia over the past year due …

ASEAN Envoys, Dialogue Partners Urge ERIA to Undertake New Fields of Research
02 December 2022
Jakarta, 2 December 2022: Aiming to promote research and other cooperation in the post–COVID-19 pandemic era, several diplomats of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations …

ERIA President Says International Production Networks in Asia Remain Robust and Resilient Against Various Shocks
13 November 2022
Phnom Penh, 11–13 November 2022: Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has brought into question the fragility of global value chains, research shows that international production networks …

Asia’s Digital Future the Focus at Comprehensive Asia Development Plan 3.0 Symposium
09 November 2022
Phnom Penh, 9 November 2022: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused trade disruptions; a drop in foreign direct investment; and scarring effects on poverty, …

ASEAN Economic Outlook: Building Strategies for Resilient and Sustainable Recovery
26 October 2022
Manila/Jakarta/Bangkok, 26 October 2022: Developing Asia continues to recover from post-pandemic crisis and the ASEAN region growth is expected to reach an average of 5% …
PH seen ratifying economic treaty end-2022
20 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Manila Standard. ERIA was mentioned. PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary General Dato …

Good Regulatory Practices: Why It Matters to ASEAN?
17 October 2022
Jakarta, 17 October 2022: Good regulations should be designed to be, 'fit for purpose, effective, and efficient', as stated in the new ASEAN Handbook on …

ERIA Contribution to the ASCC Warmly Received
13 October 2022
Phnom Penh, 13 October 2022: The president of ERIA, Hidetoshi Nishimura, made a presentation to the 28th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting about ERIA’s …

ERIA launches E-S-I Knowledge Lab in Ho Chi Minh City
07 October 2022
Ho Chi Minh City, 7 October 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), supported by The Asian Network, launched on 7 …

Enhancing Connectivity Towards ASEAN Community Post 2025 Vision
04 October 2022
Phnom Penh, 4 October 2022: The Royal Government of Cambodia hosted the 13th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium in Phnom Penh yesterday. Being the first ASEAN Connectivity …

13th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium Held in Phnom Penh
03 October 2022
Phnom Penh, 3 October 2022: More than 150 participants from government, business, and academia joined the 13th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium held on 3 October 2022 …

ERIA, The Asian Network Launch E-S-I Knowledge Lab in Brunei
30 September 2022
Bandar Seri Begawan, 30 September 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), supported by The Asian Network, launched the Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, …

ERIA Presents Deliverables at 102nd ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Services Meeting
28 September 2022
Manila, 28 September 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) presented two deliverables to the 102nd ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Services …

Aussie Ties Out of the Woods, Raring To Go
27 September 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: 'Thais that bind: secret mission ends Aussie's torment," read the front page headline of The Australian on Nov …

ASEAN on Point Public Forum: Ensuring Food Security in Post-Pandemic ASEAN
26 September 2022
Jakarta, 26 September 2022: The global community’s transition into a post-pandemic world has been met with additional challenges resulting from climate change, ongoing supply chain …

ERIA, The Asian Network Launch E-S-I Knowledge Lab in KL
23 September 2022
Kuala Lumpur, 23 September 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and The Asian Network launched on 23 September 2022 …

Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship Tops Topics of MoFA, ERIA Meeting
20 September 2022
Jakarta, 20 September 2022: A group of experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the Republic of Indonesia met with top officials of …

Rising S Korea Deepens Ties with ASEAN
20 September 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: To witness the dynamism of South Korea's rise and its relationship with ASEAN and each bloc member, it …

SE Asia to Host Big Powers in November
13 September 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: For a 10-day period in the second week of November, the world's attention will be focused singularly on …
Trade, supply chains on agenda as Asian nations start two-day talks with US
09 September 2022
Note: This article was originally published in The Strait Times. Lydia Ruddy was quoted. WASHINGTON - The first in-person, ministerial-level meeting of the 13-nation Indo-Pacific …

Courtesy Visit by Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN Secretariat
02 September 2022
Jakarta, 2 September 2022: In the era of digital transformation, a single digital market is necessary for ASEAN to utilise common data and pursue a …

ERIA Presents, East Asia Post Pandemic – An Integrative, Innovative, Inclusive and Sustainable Region through Digitalisation, at the EAS Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting
06 August 2022
Siem Reap, 6 August 2022: ERIA presents at the Third Meeting of the ASEAN Senior Economic Officials for the Fifty-Third Meeting of the ASEAN Economic …
Upcoming AMM Facing Uphill Tasks
26 July 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The ASEAN Foreign Ministerial Meeting (AMM) next week will be a test of its centrality and relevancy …

ERIA and ASEAN Secretariat Host Forum on Cross-Sectoral Dialogue for Implementation Plan for the Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community
19 July 2022
Jakarta, 19 July 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the ASEAN Secretariat hosted the virtual Cross-Sectoral Dialogue for the …