Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
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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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 - 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 …
Article - The 7th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER7)
03 November 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Bangkok Post on 03 November 2017. ERIA's Executive Director, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, was featured. …
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 - Dharmendra Pradhan to attend Asia Ministerial Energy Roundtable in Thailand
31 October 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Business Standard on 31 October 2017. ERIA was mentioned. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill …
Article - Brunei urged to reduce energy consumption by investing in green buildings
27 October 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Scoop on 27 October 2017. ERIA's Senior Advisor to the President on Energy Affairs, Shigeru Kimura, was …
Article - An overview of solar energy in Indonesia
24 October 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post on 24 October 2017. ERIA's energy economist, Dr Phoumin, was quoted. Indonesia is the largest …
ERIA's Participation at the 11th EAS Energy Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings
14 October 2017
Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, the President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and a high-level delegation of ERIA energy experts attended …
Benefits of Increasing Emission Standards for Coal-fired Power Plants in ASEAN beyond Environment and Health
02 October 2017
By Han Phoumin The East Asia Summit region depends heavily on coal, given its abundance, as a reliable energy source. Coal use patterns around the …
Article - The tides are changing in favour of renewable energy
01 October 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post on 01 October 2017. ERIA's economist, Dr Phoumin, was mentioned. The Southeast Asian region is …
Article - Deal for oil field finally signed
24 August 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post on 24 August 2017. ERIA's energy economist, Han Phoumin, was quoted. Cambodia …
ERIA, ERIN, and the Philippines Department of Energy Organise 1st East Asia Energy Forum
14 August 2017
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and its Energy Research Institutes Network (ERIN) worked together with the Philippines Department of Energy …
Solar Power for Poor Rural Households in ASEAN: Lessons from Cambodia
30 June 2017
By Han Phoumin In an innovative initiative to increase access to electrical power, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has adopted a rural electrification master …
Article - Coal to remain primary fuel source for power generation in Asia, seminar told
27 June 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Nation on 27 June 2017. ERIA's Research was featured in the news. Coal will remain a …
