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CSIS Hosts ERIA Roundtable Discussion on ASEAN Vision 2040
24 September 2019
Washington, DC, 24 Sept 2019: The Center for Strategic and International Studies Southeast Asia Program hosted a roundtable discussion on ERIA’s publication ASEAN Vision 2040 …
ASEAN can replicate China's successful solar industry revolution
17 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Nikkei Asian Review on 17 September 2019. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. China …
Circular economy for plastics: What is at stake for ASEAN?
13 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 13 September 2019. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. The …
ERIA Participates in the 51st ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings
10 September 2019
Bangkok, 10 September 2019: The 51st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting, the 7th East Asia Summit (EAS) Economic Ministers’ Meeting and other related …
ERIA Releases Updated Database to Help Improve Trade Environment in ASEAN
10 September 2019
Bangkok, 10 September 2019: The official handover ceremony of the Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) Database from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) …
ERIA President Presents Energy Policy Research Outcomes to 13th EAS Energy Ministers Meeting
06 September 2019
Bangkok, 5 September 2019: A delegation of energy economists from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), led by ERIA President Prof …
ASEAN Vision 2040 Launched in Jakarta
30 August 2019
Jakarta, 30 August 2019: ASEAN Vision 2040, ERIA’s project with the Government of Thailand, the ASEAN Chair in 2019, was launched in Jakarta on 30 …
ASEAN intensifies efforts in connectivity and sustainable infrastructure financing
28 August 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Secretariat's Official Website on 28 August 2019. ERIA's President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura was featured. BANGKOK, 27 …
ASEAN nations hope Japan and U.S. can 'shape' behavior of China, Thai expert says
02 August 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Japan Times on 1 August 2019. ERIA Senior Communication Advisor, Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, was featured. BANGKOK – …
ASEAN Must Chart New Vision Towards 2040
30 July 2019
Kuala Lumpur, 26 July 2019: Experts caution ASEAN must make the political commitment to address major external issues confronting ASEAN to ensure ASEAN centrality is …
ASEAN Needs to be Nimble and Proactive
29 July 2019
Bangkok, 29 July 2019: To face unpredictable challenges in the future, ASEAN has to be nimble and proactive, Prof Fukunari Kimura told the Thai audience …
Asean must expedite trade reforms to attract investors, businesses
27 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Post Online on 27 July 2019. ERIA Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura was featured. KUALA LUMPUR: Asean …
ASEAN perlu mudahkan pergerakan pekerja mahir
26 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Berita Harian on 26 July 2019. ERIA Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura was featured. KUALA LUMPUR: Negara anggota …
Journalists and Diplomatic Community Discuss ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific
08 July 2019
Jakarta, 4 July 2019: The ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific is a dynamic and living document that aims to protect ASEAN interests and promote cooperation …
Closing the poverty gap with P2P financing
07 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post on 7 July 2019. ERIA’s research finding on MSME was featured. Businesses are increasingly turning …
Press conference spotlights ASEAN’s role in Indo-Pacific
04 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Vietnam Plus on 4 July 2019. ERIA's event on Jakarta Media Briefing was featured. Jakarta (VNA) - A …
Education reform: A policy imperative for ASEAN’s changing labour market
28 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Myanmar Times on 28 June 2019. ERIA Economist, Dr Rashesh Shrestha is the author. Anxiety about the future …
Civil groups get ignored again
23 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 23 June 2019. ERIA’s study on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’ was mentioned. The 34th summit …
Chairman’s Statement of the 34th ASEAN Summit, Bangkok, 23 June 2019, Advancing Partnership for Sustainability
23 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Reliefweb on 23 June 2019. ERIA was mentioned in the Chairman’s Statement of the 34th ASEAN Summit. …
Thailand revs up for summit
20 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 20 June 2019. ERIA’s study on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’, was mentioned. With the first …
Thai chair and new branding of Asean
18 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 18June 2019. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, ERIA Senior Communications Advisor, is the author. Now …
Australia-ASEAN-New Zealand: a trade agreement with pay off
14 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Blue Notes on 14 June 2019. Prof Fukunari Kimura, ERIA Chief Economist, was featuned. At the end …
Prof Nishimura Discusses Digitalisation at the 12th Dialogue Between Secretary-General of ASEAN and FJCCIA
14 June 2019
Pattaya, 12 June 2019: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) took part in the 12th Dialogue between the …
ASEAN-Japan Celebrates 45-Year Relationship
07 June 2019
Hanoi, 4 June 2019: ASEAN and Japan commemorated their 45th anniversary of their relationship with a series of activities including cultural shows, seminars and a …
Hydrogen for ASEAN Countries’ Clean Energy Transition in Road Transport Sector
14 May 2019
By Dr Yanfei Li: The road transport sector faces challenges in both energy security and environmental concern According to International Energy Agency (IEA), the …
Hydrogen may be key to ASEAN's green future
14 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily on 14 May 2019. Dr Yanfei Li, ERIA Energy Economist, is the author. The Association of …
‘Asean in 2040: Bolder and stronger?’
07 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 7 May 2019. ERIA’s new publication on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’ was featured. When Asean was …
ERIA and Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jointly Launch ASEAN Vision 2040
03 May 2019
Bangkok, 29 April 2019: ERIA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand jointly launched the report titled 'ASEAN Vision 2040: Towards a Bolder and …
Canada wants more trade with Asean
06 April 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post on 6 April 2019. ERIA’s research activity was featured. Is an ASEAN-Canada Free …
ASEAN promotes sustainable infrastructure connectivity
27 March 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Vietnam Plus on 15 March 2019. ERIA’s research activity was featured. The first 2019 meeting of …
Unspoken challenges of Asean: Jakarta Post contributor
25 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times on 25 February 2019. Public Forum on “Thailand’s Asean Chair: Challenges Ahead’’, which organised by …
Time for bolder steps from ASEAN
24 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in East Asia Forum on 24 February 2019. Dr Ponciano Intal Jr.’s article entitled ‘Time for bolder steps from …
[OPINION] Thailand puts its spice in ASEAN 2019
23 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in RAPPLER on 23 February 2019. ERIA’s study on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’, was mentioned in an opinion article titled: …
Unspoken challenges of ASEAN
21 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 21 February 2019. Public Forum on “Thailand’s Asean Chair: Challenges Ahead’’, which organised by …
Thailand as ASEAN Chair Will Focus on Sustainability of Things
19 February 2019
As the ASEAN Chair in 2019, Thailand would focus on Sustainability of Things (SOT), which means sustainability in all dimensions, said Dr Suriya Chindawongse, Director …
Asean credibility at stake if RCEP not concluded this year, forum hears
12 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Nation on 12 February 2019. Public Forum on “Thailand’s Asean Chair: Challenges Ahead’’, which organised by ERIA …
ASEAN Think Tanks Climb in Global Rankings
31 January 2019
Jakarta, 31 January 2019: Think tanks from ASEAN founding member countries of Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia were listed among the world’s leading research institutions based …
Down to work: Asean foreign ministers focus on trade, humanity, crime
19 January 2019
Note: This article was originally published in AEC News Today on 19 January 2019. ERIA’s study on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’ was mentioned. Following a day …
The significance of Asean's retreats
15 January 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 15 January 2019. ERIA’s study on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’, was mentioned in the article. Asean's …
What Are the Stakes for ASEAN in Paris 2.0/COP24?
12 December 2018
(Note : This article was originally published by Brink News Asia, ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi is the author) The ongoing UN Climate …
