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Global E-commerce Partnership Gains Two New Members
22 June 2021
The British Standards Institution and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East-Asia have joined the eTrade for all initiative. The UNCTAD-led eTrade for all …
ERIA Holds Webinar on En-gendering E-commerce in Final Capacity Building Module
02 December 2020
Jakarta, 2 December 2020: Creating a gender-blind environment, where women and men have the same opportunity, is essential for e-commerce to flourish. This means ensuring …
Supporting an Evolving E-commerce Ecosystem in Myanmar
05 November 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Trade for Development News on 5 November 2020. ERIA was mentioned. Myanmar was already moving to get …
SMEs Need the Right Skills and Government’s Helping Hand to be Successful in E-commerce
17 July 2020
By Dr Rashesh Shrestha, Economist: A recent survey[1] of ASEAN SMEs showed that 8 in 10 have made technology their top investment priority. This is …
The Second Module on E-Commerce for Capacity Building Programme
17 July 2020
Jakarta, 15 July 2020: The second module on e-commerce for ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme started on 13 July with the posting of course materials on-line, …
New On-line Course on E-Commerce for Government Officials
13 July 2020
Jakarta, 13 July 2020: ERIA’s Capacity Building Program has launched a series of on-line workshops on e-commerce. The seven modules, designed for government officials, will …
ASEAN Rides the E-commerce Wave: Infrastructure, Human Capital, and Regulatory Frameworks
28 February 2018
With the emergence of the digital economy driving economic growth and creating new business opportunities around the world, how can the ASEAN nations catch this …
Zalora CEO: Indonesia can be One of the World’s Largest Digital Economies
31 January 2018
Jakarta, 24 January 2018: Indonesia has the potential to be one of the biggest digital economies in the world, said Anthony Fung, Chief Operating Officer …
Making ASEAN's E-Commerce Landscape Count - Adopting a Value Chain Approach
01 January 2018
Singapore, 2018: Singapore is taking over the chairmanship at a time when there is growing anti-globalisation and anti-trade sentiment around the world. In this …
Emerging Asia poised as e-commerce hub
28 December 2017
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 28 December 2017. ERIA's Economist, Dr Lurong Chen, is the author. Over …
Emerging Asia to be the Global Epicentre of E-Commerce by 2025
01 December 2017
By Lurong Chen Over $25 billion in the gross merchandise volume was settled within within 24 hours through Alibaba's online retail marketplaces on this year's …
Tackling Connectivity Issues Vital to Participating in Global E-Commerce
30 September 2017
By Lurong Chen Cross-border e-commerce has been a major development trend of international trade and globalization, which provides ASEAN and East Asia with greater opportunities. …
Call for Proposals: Improving E-Commerce Enabling/Supporting Connectivity in Asia
30 August 2017
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is inviting research proposals for a study on 'Improving E-Commerce Enabling/Supporting Connectivity in Asia'. [Background] …
