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Article - The 7th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER7)
03 November 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Nation on 03 November 2017. ERIA's Executive Director Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura was featured. …

Article - Workshop on "ACD Energy Action Plan" Towards Global Energy Challenges
04 November 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Asia Cooperation Dialogue on 04 November 2017. ERIA was mentioned. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted …

ERIA - Springer New Book: Globalization of Low-Carbon Technologies
06 November 2017
This book explores the opportunities and barriers within the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) framework of the Paris Agreement for low-carbon technology diffusion. Further, it …

Article - For energy independence, government must diversify and invest: experts
29 November 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post on 29 November 2017. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Han Phoumin, was featured. Despite …

Article - Testing the winds in Cambodia's energy Sector
04 December 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Khmer Times on 04 December 2017. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Han Phoumin, was featured. A new study …

ERIA Holds Consultative Workshop on Lao PDR 2017 National Energy Statistics
05 December 2017
The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Lao PDR (MME) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held a Consultative Workshop …

ERIA Pays Courtesy Call to Thailand's New Energy Minister
26 December 2017
A small delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) paid a courtesy call to the new Energy Minister of Thailand, …

Southeast Asia’s hope for renewable energy in the year ahead
10 January 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post on 10 January 2018. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Han Phoumin was featured. …

Australia and Japan’s Light Bulb Moment
12 March 2018
The future of Australia-Japan energy cooperation will be increasingly shaped by the growing demands of their Asian neighbours, Venkatachalam Anbumozhi writes. Current energy cooperation between …

Energy cooperation between Canberra and Tokyo could help keep the lights on in Asia
20 March 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Asian Correspondent on 20 March 2018. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. Current energy …

ERIA President Introduced Energy Research in SETA 2018
02 April 2018
Bangkok, 20-22 March 2018: President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, delivered a keynote speech entitled ‘Energy …

Advisor to Thailand Energy Ministry Opens ERIA Meeting on Energy Poverty
13 April 2018
Bangkok, 9 April 2018: ‘The root cause of energy poverty is not just the energy price and poverty itself, but the lack of access to …

APEC Oil and Gas Security Newsletter Interviews Dr Han Phoumin
30 April 2018
Dr Han Phoumin, an Energy Economist from Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), shared his various experiences in ASEAN and East Asia …

How to save the planet while making a profit
07 June 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Nation on 7 June 2018. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. Asean has put …

Can This Technology Reduce Coal Emissions by 97%?
20 June 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Energy Watch on 20 June 2018. ERIA's Energy Economist, Han Phoumin, was featured. The future of ASEAN is …

OPEC squabble impacts Southeast Asia
21 June 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post on 21 June 2018. ERIA's Energy Economist, Han Phoumin, was featured. The chandeliered halls of …

Saving the Planet and Making Profit: A Nexus Governance Approach for ASEAN
28 June 2018
ASEAN has put together an ambitious sustainable development agenda with its 2025 community vision. It has also played an important role in shaping the United …

Lao Energy Statistics 2018 launched
02 July 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Vientiane Times on 3July 2018. ERIA's event on 'The Launching of the Lao PDR Energy Statistic 2018', which …

Lao PDR Ministry of Energy and Mines and ERIA Launched Lao PDR National Energy Statistics 2018
02 July 2018
Vientiane, 2 July 2018: The Ministry of Energy and Mines of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN …

ERIA Holds First Workshop of ‘LNG Market Development in Asia’
11 July 2018
Jakarta, 9 July 2018: the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held a workshop on ‘LNG Market Development in Asia’ at …

Kalinga International Foundation Learns about ERIA’s Research Including Maritime Connectivity
13 July 2018
Jakarta, 10 July 2018: ERIA welcomed a delegation from the Kalinga International Foundation (KIF) to learn about ERIA’s research activities, with special attention to …
Energy-hungry Cambodia shows no sign of backing down on coal
13 September 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Eco Business on 13 September 2018. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Han Phoumin was featured. At the 23rd …
Hydrogen on the rise as clean fuel
28 September 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The China Daily Europe Edition and The China Daily Africa Edition on 28 September 2018. ERIA's …
Hydrogen on the rise as clean fuel
01 October 2018
Market conditions, gains in technology build momentum for a crucial role for the gas in the future energy landscape Hydrogen has long been widely applied …

ASEAN Sets New Momentum Moving Towards an Integrated Electricity Market in the Region
08 October 2018
Jakarta, 8 October 2018: Since the 1990s, the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) together with the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) have been the two key initiatives …
The future of liquefied natural gas in Asia is now
21 October 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Japan Times on 21 October 2018. ERIA was mentioned in regard to its partnership with the Institute …

ERIA President Delivers Keynote Speech at the 7th LNG Producer-Consumer Conference
24 October 2018
Nagoya, 22 October 2018: President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, participated in the 7th LNG Producer-Consumer …
Nuclear power points way to green future
25 October 2018
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily on 25 October 2018. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Yanfei Li, was featured. Twenty years ago, China …

ERIA Attends the 36th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and Associated Meetings
31 October 2018
Singapore, 29 October 2018: President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, and a high-level delegation of ERIA’s …
Workshop focusses on transition to green buildings
04 November 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin on 4 November 2018. ERIA was mentioned in regard to its collaboration with The Institute of …

ERIA Pays Courtesy Call to Thailand's Minister of Energy
09 November 2018
Bangkok, 7 November 2018: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) paid a courtesy call to H.E. Dr Siri …
Propane usage on the rise
14 November 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times on 14 November 2018. ERIA Special Advisor on Energy Affairs MrShigeru Kimura was featured in regard …

ERIA and the Ministry of Electricity and Energy of Myanmar Launched the Natural Gas Master Plan for Myanmar
11 December 2018
Nay Pyi Taw, 11 December 2018: ‘The Government of Myanmar should continue to play a pivotal role in developing the natural gas market through policy …

ERIA Holds First Working Group Meeting on ‘Synergies of Energy Uses with Economic, Social and Environment’
11 December 2018
Bangkok, 9 December 2018: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held the first meeting of ERIA’s Working Group on ‘Synergies of …
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 …
Tariffs a threat to clean energy future of Asia
14 December 2018
(Note : This article was originally published by chinadaily.com, ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi is the author) Delegates from around the world have …

Tariffs a threat to clean energy future of Asia
14 December 2018
Delegates from around the world have gathered in Katowice, Poland, to discuss how to curb greenhouse gas emissions in order to realize the goals enshrined …
Lessons learned from French fuel price hike
17 December 2018
Note : This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 17 December 2018. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto is the author. …
Efektivitas Mobil Listrik Bergantung pada Subsidi di Indonesia
30 January 2019
Note: This article was originally published in KOMPAS on 30 January 2019. ERIA’s research finding on energy sector was featured. JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Program low …
US-China trade war has done Indonesia more good than harm
06 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 6 February 2019. Dr Lili Yan Ing’s opinion article entitled ‘Insight: US-China trade war …