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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 …
Cambodia’s Commitment to Trade Integration and Sustainable Growth: Insights from Capacity Building Workshop
26 June 2023
Phnom Penh, 26 June 2023: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement, along with several bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), signifies Cambodia’s commitment to …
Supporting Cambodian Policy Makers to Develop ASEAN Schedule of Non-Conforming Measures under ATISA: Financial Services
08 June 2023
Phnom Penh, 8-9 June 2023: The ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) recognizes that intra-ASEAN economic cooperation will secure a liberal trading framework and enhance …
Supporting Cambodian Policy Makers to Develop ASEAN Schedule of Non-Conforming Measures under ATISA: the Telecommunications and Transportation Sectors
05 June 2023
Phnom Penh, 5-6 June 2023: The ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) came into force on 5 April 2021. It establishes a new framework for …
Learning about Legal Scrubbing in International Economic Treaties: Final Workshop for Cambodian Policymakers
22 May 2023
Phnom Penh, 22-23 May 2023: International economic treaties are complex legal arrangements that result from often lengthy and complex negotiations. Legal scrubbing ensures that parties …
ERIA Holds Circular Economy Workshop for Cambodian Policymakers
03 May 2023
Phnom Penh, 3-4 May 2023: In response to the increasing demands of consumers and industries, as well as pressing global issues of climate change and …
Structural Transformation and Sustainable Growth: Evidence-based Capacity Building for Cambodian Officials
02 May 2023
Phnom Penh, 2-4 May 2023: The transformation of the global value chains (GVCs) in trade and services sectors, further intensified by the Regional Comprehensive Economic …
ERIA Makes Courtesy Visits to Cambodian and Lao Ambassadors in London
17 April 2023
London, 17 April 2023: The Director of Capacity Building, Jeremy Gross, took the opportunity of his visit to London to visit both the Cambodian and …
ERIA Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation; Japan Patent Office
30 March 2023
Phnom Penh, 30 March 2023: Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), signed a Memorandum of Cooperation …
ERIA Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce, Japan Patent Office
30 March 2023
Phnom Penh, 30 March 2023: Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), signed a Memorandum of Cooperation …
First Evidence-based Capacity Building Workshop Held in Phnom Penh
06 March 2023
Phnom Penh, 6–9 March 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) …
Cambodian Finance Officials Join Training on Collecting Non-Tariff Measures
06 March 2023
Phnom Penh, 6–7 March 2023: Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) officials have taken an active step towards improving international trade by participating in …
ERIA President Says Digitalisation is Key Driver to ASEAN Development
20 November 2022
Phnom Penh, 20-25 November 2022: Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), presented at the 43rd ASEAN …
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, …
Implementation of RCEP Highlighted at ERIA High-Level Forum
03 November 2022
Phnom Penh, 2-3 November 2022: Entered into force on 1 January 2022, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) aims to strengthen economic linkages and enhance …
Student Learning Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic Discussed in Siem Reap Workshop
26 October 2022
Siem Reap, 26–27 October 2022: School closures, unconducive learning environments, and low digital literacy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in significant learning loss …
ASEAN Post-2025 Discussed at 11th ERIA’s Editors’ Roundtable
17 October 2022
Phnom Penh, 17-18 October 2022: The 11th ERIA Editors Roundtable was held during the pivotal time as the global order is shifting away from the …
ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs are Key for the Post-pandemic Recovery
13 October 2022
Phnom Penh, 13 October 2022: According to ERIA research, addressing digital divides, including gender digital divides, is key to transition towards a more inclusive post-pandemic …
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 …
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 Participates in the 10th EAS Economic Ministers’ and Related Meetings
17 September 2022
Siem Reap, 17 September 2022: The 10th East Asia Summit Ministers’ Meeting and the 25th ASEAN Economic Ministers Plus Three were held in person in …
Cambodia’s Mines and Energy Minister Calls for Collaboration, Cooperation to Hasten Energy Transition in EAS Countries
16 September 2022
Phnom Penh, 16 September 2022: Collaboration and cooperation is the key to accelerate energy transition efforts amongst East Asian Summit (EAS) countries. This was the …
Climate Change Vulnerabilities, Social Impacts, Education for Autonomous Adaptation Tackled in Siam Reap Workshop
12 September 2022
Siem Reap, 12–14 September 2022: Climate Change Vulnerabilities, Social Impacts, and Education for Autonomous Adaptation was the theme of a workshop held on 12–14 September …
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‘ASEAN’s Challenges on Carbon-Neutrality and Energy Security’ - The Fifth East Asia Energy Forum 2022
12 September 2022
Phnom Penh, 12 September 2022: The emerging energy topics of decarbonisation and carbon mitigation efforts have been challenges for the ASEAN region, and global concerns …
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 …
IR 4.0, Skills Training, TVET Tackled in Cambodia Workshop
14 July 2022
Sihanoukville, 14 July 2022: ‘Thanks to the advances in artificial intelligence (AI), more responsive and adaptable robots can better interact with humans and their environment …
Discussing What the RCEP Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation Provisions Mean for Cambodian Business
14 July 2022
Jakarta, 14 July 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is envisaged to be a mega trade agreement that establishes a modern, comprehensive, high-quality, and …
ERIA Talks on Energy Poverty at Rural Development, Poverty Eradication Workshop
07 July 2022
Siem Reap, 7–9 July 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) joined several international organisations and non-governmental organisations that participated in …
Cambodia’s Minister of Economy and Finance Expresses Support to Comprehensive Asia Development Plan
29 June 2022
Phnom Penh, 29 June 2022: Cambodia’s Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance H. E. Ros Seilava acknowledged the continuous contribution from the Economic …
The RCEP Investment Provision and What It Means for Cambodia
29 June 2022
Jakarta, 29 June 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) consists of 20 chapters and sets the standard for a new level of economic cooperation, …
Cambodia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Expresses Support to Comprehensive Asia Development Plan
28 June 2022
Phnom Penh, 28 June 2022: Cambodia’s Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Dr Kung Phoak acknowledged the continuous contribution from …
Cambodian Officials Learn How to Transpose Tariff Commitments from AHTN 2017 to 2022
28 June 2022
Phnom Penh, 28 June 2022: Every five years, the World Customs Organisation (WCO) updates the Harmonised System (HS) of tariff classification. Once that exercise is …
Cambodia as ASEAN Chair A Mid-Term Assessment on Myanmar
10 June 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Since joining ASEAN in October 1999, Cambodia has championed issues related to bridging the gap between the …
ERIA Prepares Journalists to Report on Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship
25 May 2022
Phnom Penh, 25 May 2022: As the chair of ASEAN, under the theme ‘ASEAN A.C.T: Addressing Challenges Together’, Cambodia has chosen its crucial priority issues …
Courtesy Visit to ERIA by Alternate SOCA Leader, Cambodia ASEAN Chairmanship
25 May 2022
Jakarta, 25 May 2022: Mr Koji Hachiyama, the Chief Operating Officer of ERIA, warmly welcomed the courtesy visit made by Dr Songheang Ai, Director of …
Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation Knowledge Lab Launched in Cambodia
25 May 2022
Phnom Penh, 25 May 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, in partnership with the Asian Network, launched a new ERIA initiative …
RCEP Trade in Services and What They Mean for Cambodia
23 May 2022
Jakarta, 23 May 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is now in force for 13 of its 15 signatory states. Chapter 8 of …
ERIA President Discusses ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Pillar with the Minister of Commerce of Cambodia
23 March 2022
Jakarta, 23 March 2022, H.E. PAN Sorasak, Minister of Commerce (MOC), Cambodia, and Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and …
President of ERIA and Cambodia's Minister of Commerce Launch Monograph on RCEP
14 March 2022
Phnom Penh, 14 March 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) became the largest free trade agreement in the world when it was signed in …
Understanding Rules of Origin: A Training Workshop for Cambodian Officials
22 February 2022
Phnom Penh, 22 February 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement came into force on 1 January 2022, with the Rules of …
RCEP Rules of Origin and What They Mean for Cambodia
10 February 2022
Jakarta, 10 February 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement entered into force on 1 January 2022 with 11 participating states. While expectations …
ERIA President Discusses ASEAN Social and Cultural Community Pillar with the Minister of Education, Youth, and Sport of Cambodia
02 February 2022
Tokyo/Phnom Penh, 2 February 2022: HE Dr Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and Vice-chairman of the Supreme National Economic Council …
ERIA Joins the 25th ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Meeting
19 January 2022
Preah Sihanouk, 19 January 2022: Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of ERIA, virtually attended a hybrid 25th Meeting of the ASEAN Tourism Ministers (25th M-ATM) held …
Cambodia's Chair: Trust and Tasks Ahead
18 January 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Cambodia's reputation in regional and international affairs has long preceded Prime Minister Hun Sen's recent trip to …
ERIA Participates in the First Asia Europe Economic Business Forum
24 November 2021
Phnom Penh, 24 November 2021: The first Asia-Europe Economic and Business Forum (AEEBF) was held on 24 November 2021, on the sidelines of the 13th …
Supporting the Transition to the Negative List Under ATISA
23 November 2021
Phnom Penh, 22-23 November 2021: The ASEAN Member States (AMS) commitment to trade liberalisation has been agreed in the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) …
Implementing and Monitoring RCEP: Understanding Trade and Domestic Structural Transformation - Workshop for Cambodian Officials
23 November 2021
Phnom Penh, 23 – 26 November 2021: Cambodian officials joined a second workshop to enhance their knowledge and understanding of key policy tools to monitor …
The 13th ASEM Plenary Study Launched
11 November 2021
Phnom Penh, 11 November 2021: The 13th ASEM plenary study ‘13th Asia Europe Meeting: Multilateral Cooperation for Resilient, Sustainable, and Rules-Based Future for ASEM’ was …
Cambodia Takes to Global Stage Again
02 November 2021
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: For the next 365 days, every move Cambodia, especially Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, …
RCEP E-Commerce Provisions and What They Mean for Cambodia
02 November 2021
Jakarta, 2 November 2021: With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) set to come into force in January 2022, the agreement's e-commerce provisions will play …
Cambodian Officials Learn New Approaches to Transposition
12 July 2021
Jakarta, 12 July 2021: The World Customs Organisation (WCO) updates the Harmonised System (HS) of tariff descriptions and classification around once in five years. As …
Identifying Policy Responses to Unlock the Lockdown in Cambodia
08 June 2021
Cambodia, 8 June 2021: Hosted jointly by the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme held an online workshop on ‘Unlocking the Lockdown: Alignment …
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 …
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 …
Cambodia Signs World’s Largest Free Trade Pact
15 November 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post on 15 November 2020. ERIA’s research was cited. A visceral hit of merriment captured …
ERIA and the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce Kickstarts E-Commerce Through Online Learning
08 October 2020
Phnom Penh, 8 October 2020: ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme launched its second series of online workshops on e-commerce. The nine modules, designed for the Cambodian …
For the Sake of Cambodia’s Future—Quit Coal
26 August 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Cambodianess on 26 August 2020. Dr Han Phoumin was quoted. PHNOM PENH--In February 2020, Cambodia’s Council of Ministers …
Cambodia’s Energy Strategy Condemned as Short-Sighted
01 July 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Cambodianess on 1 July 2020. Dr Han Phoumin was quoted . PHNOM PENH--As Cambodia is expected to finalize …
European Union Funding to Help Cambodia Build Clean Energy Capacity
20 June 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Cambodianess on 20 June 2020. Dr Han Phoumin was quoted . PHNOM PENH--As the European Union (EU) pledged …
