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Meeting on Investment Issues in Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2023
09 March 2023
Jakarta, 9 March 2023: Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment held a discussion meeting on investment issues under Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2023 at their Jakarta office. Dr …
Focus Group Discusses Development, Priorities, Relevance of WTO to Face Global Challenges
07 March 2023
Bekasi, 7 March 2023: Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on WTO [World Trade Organization] Reform: Development, Priorities, and Relevance of …
Bringing ASEAN to the Media
28 February 2023
Jakarta, 28 Feb 2023: One of the greatest challenges for ASEAN is making its relevance understood. The mainstream narrative goes something like this: ASEAN is …
ERIA Signs MoU with Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment for Joint Study on Policy, Capacity Building
18 November 2022
Jakarta, 18 November 2022: In preparations for Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship next year, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) signed an MoU …
Intellectual Property Rights: Key to Sustainability in Indonesia
31 October 2022
By Michelle Chandra Kasih, Research Associate: Indonesians are increasingly aware of the need to develop in a more sustainable manner. In October 2022, the Jakarta …
Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Maritime Affairs Optimistic about Country’s Economic Targets
17 October 2022
Bali, 17 October 2022: Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the current perfect storm whipping up economies globally, Indonesia can still achieve its target of having …
Indonesia Water Fund Launched in Bali
17 October 2022
Bali, 17-18 October 2022: To provide clean water for Indonesians and ensure its quality, the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises launched the Indonesia Water Fund (IWF) …
Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship Tops Topics of MoFA, ERIA Meeting
20 September 2022
Jakarta, 20 September 2022: A group of experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the Republic of Indonesia met with top officials of …
Bappenas Opens Talk with ERIA as Indonesia Girds for 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship
19 September 2022
Jakarta, 19 September 2022: Potential collaboration between Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) …
ERIA Explores Future Collaboration with the Australia Indonesia Centre
16 September 2022
Jakarta, 16 September 2022: ERIA’s Strategy and Partnership (SPP) Director, Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, and Programme Officer, Amelia Litania, met with the representatives from …
T20 Summit Encourages G20 Leaders to Support More Inclusivity
04 September 2022
Bali, 4-6 September: The T20 Summit, with the theme ‘Strengthening the Role of the G20 to Navigate the Current Global Dynamics,’ was held …
ERIA Announces Support to Indonesia’s Investment Planning
24 August 2022
Jakarta, 24 August 2022: Top officials of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and Indonesia met recently to discuss the …
Indonesia Ramps up Diplomatic Profile
02 August 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: In the post-Cold War era in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has always been an important weathervane in demonstrating …
ERIA Supports Conducive Indonesian Trade Policies
25 March 2022
Jakarta, 25 March 2022: ERIA’s COO, Mr Koji Hachiyama, and Dr Lili Yan Ing, ERIA’s Lead Advisor on Southeast Asia, met with Mr Bayu …
Indonesia’s Challenge in Reviving G20 for (a stronger and inclusive) Global Economic Recovery
22 February 2022
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA): The Indonesia G20 Presidency is …
Indonesia’s G20 Amidst Rising Trade Tensions
18 February 2022
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, Lead Advisor on Southeast Asia Region: Indonesia’s G20 presidency in 2022 is crucial to the global recovery from the health …
What Does the RCEP Mean for Indonesia?
15 December 2021
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, Lead Advisor on Southeast Asia Region: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will come into effect by 1 January 2022, …
Bappenas and ERIA Launch the Indonesian Manufacturing Sector Review
17 November 2021
Jakarta, 17 November 2021: The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency, Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN …
Call for Proposals: The Development of MSMEs in Eastern Indonesia
01 June 2021
Jakarta, 1 June 2021: COVID-19 has brought terrible impacts to the World’s Economy. The Indonesian Economy is experiencing recession and the MSME sector was shaken …
Synchronizing Indonesia’s Diesel Fuel Policy
28 January 2021
By Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto, Energy Economist: Indonesia aims to achieve two main objectives in its road transport fuel policy: first to protect health by …
Indonesian Economic Outlook 2021
04 January 2021
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, ERIA's Lead Advisor for Southeast Asia Region: 2020 has been very challenging, but 2021 is not going to get better …
Prof Fukunari Kimura: This is the Time for Indonesia to Attract Japanese Investor
08 December 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Tribun News. Prof Fukunari Kimura was quoted. Please note that the article is in Indonesian Saat ini …
ERIA Supports Growth of Indonesia’s Older Population Fueling the Potential of the Silver Economy Webinar
06 November 2020
Virtual, 6 November 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) supported an international webinar hosted by Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development …
How COVID-19 Impacts Indonesia’s Trade
30 June 2020
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, ERIA's Senior Economist: Previous crises — whether trade driven, financial or economic — teach us that such predicaments hit …
Experts Suggest Partial Lockdown for Indonesia Before It Is Too Late
27 March 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Conversation Indonesia on 27 March 2020. ERIA's Energy Economist Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was quoted. The …
Indonesia and Japan Explore Further Political and Economic Cooperation Towards 2045
11 February 2020
Jakarta, 11 February 2019: Indonesia and Japan are looking to enhance their political and economic partnership as the two countries explored bilateral potentials in a …
Sandya Institute Describes Labour Characteristics of Refugees in Indonesia
18 December 2019
Jakarta, 18 December 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted roundtable lunch discussion with Sandya Institute (Sandya) on their newly …
Prof Yamanaka Speaks at Indian Ocean Regional Workshop
20 November 2019
Jakarta, 20 November 2019: Prof Akiko Yamanaka, the Special Advisor to the President of ERIA, participated in the Indian Ocean Regional Workshop to Commemorate 15 …
Gelar IIBS 2019, ITS Tampilkan Sejumlah Produk Unggulan
15 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Berita Satu on 7 November 2019. ERIA's COO, Mr Koji Hachiyama was featured. Jakarta, Beritasatu.com - Dies …
Jakarta to remain ASEAN’s capital, secretary-general says
07 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 7 October 2019. The 8th ERIA Editors' Roundtable which organised by the ERIA and …
Innovation, integration, equitability: ‘Tol Laut’ needs more
05 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 5 October 2019. Seminar Nasional 'Menuju Konektivitas Maritim yang Berkelanjutan di Indonesia', which organised …
Indonesian Maritime Highway Yet to Boost Local Economies
02 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in TEMPO English on 2 October 2019. Seminar Nasional 'Menuju Konektivitas Maritim yang Berkelanjutan di Indonesia', which organised by …
Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue 2019 Digelar November
18 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Gatra on 18 September 2019. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was featured. Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue …
Percepatan Penggunaan Mobil Listrik Harus Diimbangi dengan Penurunan Pemakaian Batu Bara
18 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Akurat.co on 18 September 2019. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was featured. Pakar ekonomi energy, …
Kualitas Udara Jakarta Membaik
11 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in KOMPAS on 11 September 2019. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was featured. Pada hari kedua pelaksanaan …
Indonesia Matangkan Strategi Perdagangan Hadapi Tantangan Ekonomi Global
04 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Tempo on 4 September 2019. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura, was featured. Menteri Perdagangan Enggartiasto Lukita menyatakan, …
Can Electric Vehicles Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Indonesia?
26 August 2019
By Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto, Energy Economist: People living in the urban areas of Indonesia may soon see plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) running on their …
Japan-Indonesia Summit Telephone Talk
22 May 2019
Note: This news was originally published in Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan on 22 May 2019. The Project 2045 was featured. On …
Jokowi's agenda: economy and infrastructure
22 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily on 22 May 2019. Dr Dionisius Narjoko, ERIA Senior Economist, was featured. The result of Indonesia's …
Pola Pikir Baru Pembangunan Ekonomi Menuju Visi 2045
14 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in KOMPAS on 14 May 2019. ERIA and UNDP's report on ‘Project 2045: The Path to Peaceful and Prosperous …
Indonesia bribery cases weigh on Jokowi's reform plans
01 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Nikkei Asian Review on 1 May 2019. Dr Fauziah Zen, ERIA Senior Economist, was featured. JAKARTA -- Just …
Indonesia and Japan: a role model in bilateral relations
14 February 2019
By Cantika Rustandi, Communications Consultant: The past few years point to signs of a changing global order that has significantly impacted global stability. Many countries …
Indonesia and Japan: Role models in bilateral relations
13 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 13 February 2019. Ms Cantika Rustandi’s opinion article entitled ‘Indonesia and Japan: Role models …
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 …
Peneliti Sebut Pembukaan Sektor Jasa untuk Asing Bisa Dongkrak PDB 2%
16 January 2019
Note: This article was originally published in KataData on 16 January 2019. Dr Dionisius Narjoko, in regards to his view on the importance of opening …
Mari Elka: Produktivitas Sektor Jasa RI Rendah
16 January 2019
Note: This article was originally published in CNBC on 16 January 2019. Dr Dionisius Narjoko, in regards to his view on the importance of opening …
ERIA and UNDP Launch Project 2045 Final Report and Host High Level Seminar and Reception
10 December 2018
Jakarta, 9 December 2018: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a reception and …
Japan, RI unveil Project 2045 details
10 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 10 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 and ERIA’s …
Proyek 2045 Perkuat 60 Tahun Kerjasama Indonesia-Jepang
09 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Minanews on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 was covered in the …
Indonesia-Japan 2045 Project Need to be Reviewed Periodically: VP
09 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Tempo English on 9 December 2018. Vice President of Indonesia H.E. Drs H.M. Jusuf Kalla stated in his …
Indonesia-Japan 2045 project needs to be reviewed periodically: VP
09 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Antara News on 9 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 and ERIA’s 10th …
Wapres usulkan tinjauan berkala proyek 2045
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Elshinta on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 and ERIA’s 10th Anniversary …
Wapres Terima Hasil Project 2045 Indonesia-Jepang
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in RMOL.Co on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 was covered in the …
Wapres JK Usulkan Tinjauan Berkala Proyek 2045 - Warta Ekonomi
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Warta Ekonomi on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 and ERIA’s 10th …
Bappenas: 2045, Posisi Indonesia dan Jepang akan Sejajar
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Republika on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 was covered in the …
UNDP-ERIA Gelar Seminar Soroti Kerja Sama Indonesia-Jepang
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Republika on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 was covered in …
Wapres JK usulkan tinjauan berkala proyek 2045
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Antara News on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 and ERIA’s 10th …
Ekonom Prediksi Ekonomi Indonesia 2019 Tumbuh 5,18 Persen
06 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Tempo on 6 December 2018. ERIA’s collaborative study with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Asia Development Bank …
Pemerintah Turunkan Target RPJMN Pertumbuhan Ekonomi
06 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Tempo on 6 December 2018. ERIA’s collaborative study with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Asia Development Bank …
Saran BI Agar Ekonomi Indonesia Minim Gejolak
06 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Republika on 6 December 2018. An article featured Bank Indonesia’s Senior Deputy Governor’s assessment on Indonesian economy which …
