Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
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ERIA's Prof Shujiro Urata Appointed as the Chairman of RIETI
01 February 2023
Jakarta, 1 February 2023: Prof Shujiro Urata, Senior Research Advisor to the President of ERIA, has been appointed as the Chairman of RIETI (Research Institute …
ERIA’s Dr Lili Yan Ing Appointed as Secretary General of IEA
22 November 2022
Jakarta, 22 November 2022: Dr Lili Yan Ing, the Lead Advisor (Southeast Asia Region) in the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), …
ERIA Holds the 15th ERIA Governing Board Meeting
02 June 2022
Jakarta, 2 June 2022: The 15th ERIA Governing Board meeting was held on 2 June 2022. Due to the remaining difficulties caused by travel restrictions, …
ERIA Mourns the Passing of Prof Jim McGann
01 December 2021
It is with the greatest sorrow that I, and all of us at ERIA, have learned of the passing of Prof James McGann. We were …
Ambassadors Congratulate ERIA for Achievements
06 October 2021
Jakarta, 6 October 2021: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) convened its annual Ambassadors Meeting of ERIA Member States and Dialogue …
ERIA Participates in the Second OECD Digital 4 SME Roundtable
04 February 2021
Paris, 3-4 February 2021: ERIA participated in the second D4SME (Digital for SMEs) Roundtable, the flagship event of the OECD Digital 4 SME Initiative, led …
The Asia Pacific FDI Network Appoints ERIA Policy Fellow to Board of Directors
04 January 2021
Kuala Lumpur, 4 January 2021: Dr Intan Ramli, ERIA Policy Fellow, has been appointed by the Asia Pacific FDI Network as the Director of the …
ERIA Participates in the Asia Pacific Think Tank Summit 2020
09 October 2020
13 October 2020: The annual Asia Pacific Think Tank Summit was organised and hosted virtually by the Think Tanks and Civil Society Program at …
ERIA Presents Video on Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris
22 April 2020
Jakarta, 22 April 2020: In honour of Earth Day 2020, ERIA presents a 3-minute primer on marine plastic debris in ASEAN+3 countries. The video also …
Announcement on the Passing of Prof Aileen Baviera
21 March 2020
Jakarta, 21 March 2020: It is with deep sadness that ERIA announces the loss of Prof Aileen Baviera, one of ASEAN’s great academics, due to …
AmCham ASEAN Committee Meeting Discusses Coronavirus and Regional Economy
27 February 2020
Jakarta, 27 February 2020: The 2020 kick-off meeting of the AMCHAM ASEAN Committee, held at ERIA, discussed which topics were of most interest for upcoming …
ERIA Presents Research at 8th OECD-AMRO-ADB/ADBI-ERIA Asian Regional Roundtable
14 February 2020
Tokyo, 14 February 2020: The 8th OECD-AMRO-ADB/ADBI-ERIA Asian Regional Roundtable on Macroeconomic and Structural Policies was held in Tokyo, Japan, from 13 to 14 …
IDE-JETRO Presents 2020 Research Projects to ERIA Experts
27 January 2020
Jakarta, 27 January 2020: Representatives of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organisation (IDE-JETRO) visited ERIA’s office today for a brainstorming workshop on …
Prof Mari Pangestu Discusses How ERIA can Support Indonesia’s G20 Presidency and ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023
27 January 2020
Jakarta, 27 January 2020: Prof Mari Pangestu lead an informal discussion with senior staff at ERIA regarding the upcoming Indonesian Presidency of G20 and Chairmanship …
ERIA Congratulates Prof Mari Pangestu on Appointment as World Bank Managing Director
17 January 2020
Jakarta, 17 January 2020: President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura congratulated Prof Mari Elka Pangestu, ERIA’s …
ERIA Opens Tender to Renovate Headquarters in ASEAN Secretariat
17 January 2020
Jakarta, 17 January 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) plans to undertake a 150 m2 space on the 4th floor …
New Zealand Students See Bright Future for ASEAN
15 January 2020
Jakarta, 8 January 2020: A delegation of about 25 students and researchers from New Zealand universities visited ERIA during their 3 week study visit of …
Regional Issues the Subject of RIN Meeting
15 November 2019
Bangkok, 10 November 2019: The annual Research Institute Network (RIN) meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand on 10 November 2019. It was attended by the …
Asian Regionalism Redefines Globalisation: The 10th East Asia Local and Regional Government Congress
07 November 2019
Nara, 7 November 2019: In 2010, which marked the 1,300th anniversary of the establishment of Japan’s first Capital, Heijo-kyo in the city of Nara, the …
Indonesians divided over plan to move capital from Jakarta
23 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Arab News on 23 October 2019. The 8th ERIA Editors' Roundtable which organised by the ERIA and Bangkok …
ERIA Participates in a Working Breakfast Hosted by the Italy-ASEAN Association in Milan
16 October 2019
Milan, 14 October 2019: ERIA Director of Strategy and Partnerships Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan attended a Working Breakfast at the Italy-ASEAN Association in Milan, Italy, …
NST Region: Asean headquarters to remain in Jakarta
14 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in New Straits Times on 14 October 2019. The 8th ERIA Editors' Roundtable which organised by the ERIA and …
Economic diplomacy: Auditing globalism, trade woes, ASEAN’s future
10 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Interpreter on 10 October 2019. The 8th ERIA Editors' Roundtable which organised by the ERIA and Bangkok …
Editors Discuss ASEAN Vision 2040 during the Eighth ERIA Editors’ Roundtable
07 October 2019
Bangkok, 6 October 2019: ASEAN Vision 2040 and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific were among the topics of discussion during a recent meeting of …
ERIA Attends the 40th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly
30 August 2019
Bangkok, 30 August 2019: The 40th General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) with the theme ‘Advancing Parliamentary Partnership for Sustainable Community’ was held on …
ERIA Holds Family Memorial for Dr Ponciano Sabado Intal, Jr
27 August 2019
Jakarta, 26 August 2019: On Monday, 26 August 2019, ERIA held a memorial gathering in honour of Dr Ponciano Sabado Intal, Jr. who passed away …
Upon the Occasion of the Death of Dr Ponciano Sabado Intal, Jr.
26 August 2019
Jakarta, 24 August 2019: It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Dr Ponciano Sabado Intal, Jr., the Senior …
ERIA Receives Courtesy Call from Charge d’Affairs a.i. of US Mission to ASEAN
23 August 2019
Jakarta, 23 August 2019: ERIA President Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura was very pleased to welcome Ms Melissa Brown, Charge d’Affairs a.i. of the United States Mission …
Exchange Students from ASEAN and East Asia Countries Visit ERIA
13 August 2019
Jakarta, 13 August 2019: A group of 30 exchange students from ASEAN and East Asia countries visited ERIA’s office in Jakarta on 13 August 2019 …
Ex-president pioneer of free press in Burma
01 August 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Burma News International (BNI) on 1 August 2019. ERIA was featured. From 1962 up to 2011, Burma …
ERIA Welcomes New COO Koji Hachiyama
30 July 2019
Jakarta, 30 July 2019: he Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Koji Hachiyama as …
ERIA Becomes Member of the Council for Global Problem-Solving
24 July 2019
Jakarta, 24 July 2019: As of July 2019, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has become a member of the Council …
MITI Appoints ERIA Policy Fellow to New Trade and Industry Advisory Council
27 June 2019
Kuala Lumpur, 27 June 2019: The Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) appointed ERIA Policy Fellow to its new Trade and Industry …
EPA Administrator Concludes Engagements at G20 Environmental Ministers Meeting
17 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)’s official website on 17 June 2019. ERIA’s participation in G20 Ministerial Meeting on …
ERIA Meets with Indonesian Environment and Forestry Minister during the G20 Ministerial Meeting
15 June 2019
Note: These article were originally published in various local media on 15-16 June 2019. A delegation from ERIA met with the Minister of Environment …
Prof Akiko Yamanaka Speaks at IFRI Conferences in Paris
05 June 2019
Paris, 5 June 2019: Prof Akiko Yamanaka, the Special Advisor to the President of ERIA, participated in two conferences held by the French Institute of …
ERIA Holds the 12th Governing Board Meeting
27 May 2019
Jakarta, 24 May 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted the 12th Governing Board Meeting at the Fairmont Hotel in …
MITI Secretary-General Mr Lokman Hakim B. Ali Appointed as ERIA Governing Board Member
20 May 2019
Kuala Lumpur, 20 May 2019: Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) recently assigned Mr Lokman Hakim B. Ali to represent Malaysia in the …
ERIA President Meets OECD Secretary-General and Parliamentary Leagues for ERIA and OECD
16 April 2019
Tokyo, 16 April 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) hosted a …
ERIA Holds 11th Academic Advisory Council Meeting
08 April 2019
Jakarta, 5 April 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held this year’s Academic Advisory Council (AAC) Meeting in its Jakarta …
