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ERIA Organizes ERIA Regional Network Forum in Fukuoka
20 December 2011
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and Fukuoka Prefecture of Japan will be organizing ERIA Regional Network Forum entitled "Economic Integration …

Asia Cosmopolitan Awards Commemorative Forum
05 January 2012
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and Nara Prefecture of Japan will be establishing an international award called "Asia Cosmopolitan Awards" …

ERIA Regional Network Forum on Economic Integration in East Asia and Strategy for SME
01 February 2012
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and Fukuoka Prefecture organized the ERIA Regional Network Forum on "Economic Integration in East Asia …

ERIA organizes international symposia in Sendai and Tokyo during the "ASEAN Road Show" in Japan
23 April 2012
From 25-28 April 2012, the Economic Ministers from ASEAN countries and the Secretary-General of ASEAN will visit Sendai and Tokyo, Japan, to participate in the …

Government of Japan Strongly Supports ASEAN Integration and Future of ERIA
23 March 2016
Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), paid a courtesy visit to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance …

Japan Breathes New Life into Regional, Non-U.S. Trade Pact
30 January 2017
Editor's note: This article was originally published in The Japan Times on 30 January 2017. ERIA's Economist Lurong Chen was quoted. With U.S. President Donald …

JETRO to push Japan-India business collaboration in Africa
05 February 2017
Editor's note: This article was originally published in the Japan Times on 5 February 2017. ERIA's Chief Operating Officer Izuru Kobayashi was quoted. NEW …

ERIA Receives Courtesy Visit from Indonesian Ambassador to Japan
22 March 2017
The newly appointed Ambassador of Indonesia to Japan, H. E. Ambassador Arifin Tasrif, visited the office of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East …

ERIA Attends the Informal Meeting of AEM-METI Consultation
21 April 2017
A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) attended the informal meeting of ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM)-METI consultations in Osaka, …

PLE Discusses ERIA's Role with ASEAN Economic Ministers
25 April 2017
The Parliamentary League (PLE) for the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) organised a breakfast meeting with ASEAN Economic Ministers on 7 …

Vice Chairman of the Parliamentary League of ERIA Visits ERIA Office
08 May 2017
On May 5, 2017, Mr Teruhiko Mashiko, Member of the House of Councillors of Japan and Vice Chairman of the Parliamentary League of the Economic …

Opinion Piece - ADB at 50, much to celebrate and to do
15 May 2017
Editor's note: This opinion piece was originally published in Cina Daily Asia Weekly on 15 - 21 May 2017 edition. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist Venkatachalam …

Article - To counter OBOR, India and Japan propose Asia-Africa sea corridor
31 May 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Indian Express on 31 May 2017. ERIA's contribution on The AAGC Vision Document was featured in the …

Article - This time for Africa: On sustained India-Japan cooperation in the region
01 June 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Hindu on 1 June 2017. ERIA's contribution on The AAGC Vision Document was featured in the news. …

Article - Thinking Africa: India, Japan, and the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
03 June 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Diplomat on 3 June 2017. ERIA's contribution on The AAGC Vision Document was featured in the news. …
Trade tensions loom large over G-20 summit in Osaka
27 June 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times on 27 June 2019. ERIA Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura iwas featured. As leaders of …

Article - Ignoring OBOR, India and Japan forge ahead with joint connectivity project
30 July 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Economic Times on 28 July 2017. ERIA was featured. China may not have forgiven India …

Article - Countering OBOR: India, Japan to Launch Asia-Africa Growth Corridor this Week
13 September 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Sputnik News on 13 September 2017. ERIA was mentioned. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's two-day visit to …

Article - Japan announces new initiative with Asean on environment
14 September 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Bulletin on 14 September 2017. ERIA was mentioned. ITO Tadahiko, Japan’s State Minister of Environment in …

Learning from the Japanese Experience - Creating an Industrial Push in Myanmar
01 October 2017
The financial sector is a critical driver for a country’s reform efforts, and lays the groundwork for the future development and growth of an economy. …

ERIA Holds the High Level Forum on ASEAN@50
22 October 2017
The High Level Forum on ASEAN@50 that was held on 19 October 2017 in Pasay City, Manila marked an important milestone for the Economic Research …

ERIA Participates in the Symposium on the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN and the 40th Anniversary of the Fukuda Doctrine
03 November 2017
The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Mission of Japan to ASEAN, and Embassy of Japan in Indonesia organised the Symposium on the 50th Anniversary of …

Competition Effects and Industrial Productivity: Lessons from Japanese Industry
10 November 2017
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is pleased to announce that an article by ERIA Economist, Dr Masahito Ambashi, was published in …

Article - Sultan attends Asean-Korea, Asean-Japan Summits
14 November 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Bulletin on 14 November 2017. ERIA was mentioned. HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin …

ERIA's Participation in the 31st ASEAN Summit and Other Related Events
21 November 2017
The 31st ASEAN Summit and other related meetings was held Manila, Philippines, 10-14 November 2017. The Summit, with the theme 'Partnering for Change, Engaging the …

Japan's Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Discusses Various Global Trends
04 December 2017
ERIA hosted an informal roundtable discussion with the Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Mr Hitoshi Tanaka on various issues related to the …

Australia and Japan Should Seize the Moment on Trade
21 February 2018
Australia and Japan should take advantage of a recent win on the Trans-Pacific Partnership to push for further trade integration in the region, Fukunari Kimura …

Australia and Japan should seize the moment on trade
21 February 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Policy Forum on 21 February 2018. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura is the author. …

ERIA Co-organises ASEAN 50th Anniversary Symposium IV with Japanese Institutions
05 March 2018
Tokyo, 1 March 2018: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) co-organised the ASEAN 50th Anniversary Symposium IV in Tokyo, Japan on …

Joint symposium reflects solid Asean-Japan relations
09 March 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin on 9 March 2018. ERIA's event was featured. THE Asean-Japan Centre (AJC), an intergovernmental …

Asean-Japan Centre holds symposium to reflect on Asean’s 50th anniversary
10 March 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Post on 10 March 2018. ERIA's event was featured. The Asean-Japan Centre (AJC) conducted …

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 …

Talk of the week: ERIA co-organizes ASEAN 50th anniversary symposium
06 April 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 6 April 2018. ERIA's event on ‘ASEAN 50th Anniversary Symposium IV’ in Tokyo, Japan …

ERIA Hosted Special Lecture on Disaster Risk Management
20 April 2018
Jakarta, 18 April 2018: Mainstreaming disaster risk management into ASEAN societies is an ongoing task shared by all stakeholders in the region and beyond. Given …

Japan set to ratify revised TPP free trade deal two days before regional meeting on RCEP
28 June 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times on 28 June 2018. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura, was featured. TOKYO – Japan …

Japan’s globalisation strategy under pressure
03 July 2018
Note: This article was originally published in East Asia Forum on 3 July 2018. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura, is the author. The …

Japan’s engagement with Africa shows a long-term commitment to the continent
23 August 2018
Note: This article was originally published in How we made it in Africa on 23 August 2018. ERIA’s contribution on the AAGC Vision Document …

ERIA Hosts Discussion on ASEAN with Visiting Mission from Japan
10 September 2018
Jakarta, 7 September 2018: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted a discussion on ASEAN and ASEAN Community with a visiting …
Japan–EU agreement provides ballast amid the rising tides of protectionism
11 September 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The East Asia Forum on 11 September 2018. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura is the author. …