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RPT: ANALYSIS - China-Japan-South Korea FTA Talks Vital Amid Rising Protectionism But Fraught With Hurdles
18 April 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Urdu Point on 18 April 2019. Dr Lurong Chen, ERIA Economist, was featured. SOCHI (UrduPoint News / Sputnik …
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 …
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 …

ASEAN-Japan Celebrates 45-Year Relationship
07 June 2019
Hanoi, 4 June 2019: ASEAN and Japan commemorated their 45th anniversary of their relationship with a series of activities including cultural shows, seminars and a …

Prof Nishimura Discusses Digitalisation at the 12th Dialogue Between Secretary-General of ASEAN and FJCCIA
14 June 2019
Pattaya, 12 June 2019: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) took part in the 12th Dialogue between the …
Trade tensions loom large over G-20 summit in Osaka
27 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times on 27June 2019. ERIA Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura was featured. As leaders of the …
Commentary: Don't expect the G20 to end the trade turmoil
28 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Channel News Asia on 28June 2019. ERIA Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura is the author. TOKYO: Economists are …
Energy for Sustainable Growth: G20's Dilemma
29 June 2019
Note: This video was originally published in NHK World-Japan on 29June 2019. ERIA Energy Economist, Dr Han Phoumin was featured in a debate program. A …
ASEAN nations hope Japan and U.S. can 'shape' behavior of China, Thai expert says
02 August 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Japan Times on 1 August 2019. ERIA Senior Communication Advisor, Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, was featured. BANGKOK – …
China, Japan must cement ties for future
30 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Global Times on 30 October 2019. ERIA's special advisor to the president, Prof Akiko Yamanaka, was featured. Japanese …

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 …

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 …

Will PM Suga Lead Japan to Abe 2.0?
22 September 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It was immediately obvious before last week's vote in Japan's parliament that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party wanted …
Japan Is Paying Firms to Make Things at Home. But China’s Pull Is Still Strong
26 September 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Economic Times on 27 September 2020 and The New York Times on 26 September 2020. Prof …

DISG Kick-off Webinar: Acceleration of Digital Innovation in ASEAN and Japan's Contribution
28 October 2020
Jakarta, 28 October 2020: ERIA participated in the ‘Kick-off Webinar: Acceleration of Digital Innovation in ASEAN and Japan's Contribution’. The event was the first in …

Without Trump, CJK Becomes Friendlier
01 December 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It has been a four-year hiatus for the three Asian economic powerhouses. Whatever their collaborative configurations may have …
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 …
Japan Plays Guardian and Gatekeeper of the CPTPP
18 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times Prof Fukunari Kimura was quoted. China says it wants to join the 11-nation Pacific …
Japan in balancing act with U.S. over sanctions on Myanmar
11 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Kyodo News on 11 February 2021. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. With the United States announcing plans …

Reclaiming Pragmatism in Japan’s Energy Policy
03 April 2021
By Prof Jun Arima, Senior Policy Fellow for Energy and Environment: In March 2021, Japan marked ten years since the 3/11 Great East Japan Earthquake …