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ERIA President Addresses 5th International Conference on Carbon Recycling
27 September 2023
Hiroshima, 27 September 2023: The 5th International Conference on Carbon Recycling 2023, co-organized by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and the New …
ERIA Attends Tokyo GX Week Ministerial Plenary Session 2023
25 September 2023
Tokyo, 25 September 2023: The Ministerial Plenary Session of the Tokyo GX (Green Transformation) Week 2023 was held by Japan's Ministry of Economic, Trade, and …
ERIA President Tetsuya Watanabe Meets with Japan’s METI Vice-Minister for International Affairs Shin Hosaka
07 September 2023
Jakarta, 7 September 2023: Prof Tetsuya Watanabe, President of ERIA, held a meeting with Shin Hosaka, Vice-Minister for International Affairs at Japan's Ministry of Economy, …
Viet Nam in 'Northeast' Asian History – 'Resonance and Empathy' Between Japan and Viet Nam
05 September 2023
By Ambassador of Japan to Viet Nam, Takio Yamada Introduction This year, Japan and Viet Nam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of …
ERIA President Tetsuya Watanabe Meets with JETRO Chairman Norihiko Ishiguro
02 September 2023
Jakarta, 2 September 2023: Prof Tetsuya Watanabe, President of ERIA, met with Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), at ERIA's office …
ERIA President Meets with JETRO President
23 August 2023
Jakarta, 23 Aug 2023: President of ERIA, Prof Tetsuya Watanabe, hosted a meeting at the ERIA office with the President of Japan External Trade Organization …
ERIA Receives Courtesy Visit From Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO)
03 August 2023
Jakarta, 3 August 2023: Koji Hachiyama, Chief Operating Officer of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN an East Asia (ERIA), warmly welcomed the visit of …
ERIA Welcomes Team of SEOM, METI Japan
25 May 2023
Jakarta, 25 May 2023: Mr Koji Hachiyama, Chief Operating Officer of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), warmly welcomed Ms Mami …
ERIA Receives Special Visitor from Japan
02 May 2023
Jakarta, 2 May 2023: Mr Koichi Hagiuda, Chairperson of the Policy Research Council of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party and the Former Minister of Economy, Trade …
ERIA Participates in G7 Gunma Takasaki Digital and Tech Ministers' Meeting
29 April 2023
Takasaki, 29–30 April 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the G7 (Group of Seven) Gunma Takasaki Digital and …
ERIA Collaborates with Global Experts in Preparation for G7 Summit
27 April 2023
Tokyo, 27–28 April 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) made a vital contribution to shaping policy recommendations for the upcoming …
ERIA Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation; Japan Patent Office
30 March 2023
Phnom Penh, 30 March 2023: Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), signed a Memorandum of Cooperation …
ERIA Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce, Japan Patent Office
30 March 2023
Phnom Penh, 30 March 2023: Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), signed a Memorandum of Cooperation …
ERIA Joins the 3rd Meeting of the G7 Digital and Tech Working Group
27 March 2023
Tokyo, 27-28 March 2023: Koji Hachiyama, COO of ERIA, joined the 3rd meeting of the G7 Digital and Tech Working Group (DTWG). The DTWG is …
Public–Private Investment Forum on Acceleration of Clean Energy Projects, Energy Transition Financing, Lower Costs for New Technology
03 March 2023
Tokyo, 3 March 2023: The Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC) held a public–private investment forum to provide support and policy coordination to catalyse the acceleration …
Best Practices in Nuclear Regulatory Framework Discussed at IEEJ-ERIA Symposium
21 February 2023
Tokyo, 21 February 2023: The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held a symposium …
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between ERIA and NCGM to Accelerate International Clinical Research in Asia
12 January 2023
Tokyo/Jakarta, 23 December 2022: the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Jakarta, and the National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM), …
ERIA Holds East Asia Summit Hydrogen Workshop in Japan
18 October 2022
Kobe, 18 October 2022: Hydrogen demand and production potential in the East Asian Summit (EAS) region compared with the global hydrogen situation and outlook was …
The Second Asia CCUS Forum: Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Towards Carbon Neutrality Efforts beyond 2050
30 September 2022
Tokyo, 30 September 2022: The Second Asia CCUS Network Forum was held in a hybrid format at the Tokyo Prince Hotel, Japan, on 30 September …
LNG Producer–Consumer Conference 2022 Pushes for World Energy Security
29 September 2022
Tokyo, 29 September 2022: In response to the dramatic shift in the global energy landscape in 2022, a conference focused on the potential of the …
ERIA President Calls for Mitigation Measures to Achieve Carbon Neutrality
26 September 2022
Tokyo, 26 September 2022: Highlighting the role of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Asia, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute …
ERIA President Reports on Transition Finance at Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo
26 September 2022
Tokyo, 26 September 2022: The 2nd Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting (AGGPM) 2022 was held in Tokyo, Japan organized by Minister of Economy, Trade, …
Re-invigorating the International Trade System
08 September 2022
By Prof Shujiro Urata, Senior Research Advisor to the President: The world faces unprecedented and difficult challenges, including US–China rivalry, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, …
ERIA President Meets the Minister of Economy Trade and Industry of Japan
03 September 2022
Jakarta, 3 September 2022: The President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, had a meeting with His …
Remembering Abe and Japan's Rise
12 July 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It is not an overstatement to say that the late prime minister Shinzo Abe single-handedly promoted Japan's …
Upon the Occasion of the Death of Mr Shinzo Abe
08 July 2022
Jakarta, 8 July 2022: It is with the greatest shock and most profound sorrow that I, and all of us at ERIA, have learned of …
ERIA Receives Courtesy Visit from SEOM Leader from Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry Japan
10 June 2022
Jakarta, 10 June 2022: Mr Koji Hachiyama, the Chief Operating Officer of ERIA warmly welcomed the visit of Mr Tomoyoshi Yahagi, Deputy Director-General for International …
ERIA's COO Discusses ASEAN-Japan Growth Through Supply Chain Resiliency and Sophistication
03 June 2022
Tokyo, 3 June 2022: The ASEAN region has long been central in international business for Japanese companies, and the environment has undergone significant changes in …
Japan’s New Model of Capitalism in an Uncertain World
15 February 2022
By Prof Shujiro Urata, Senior Research Advisor to the President of ERIA: The year 2021 began with hope that the successful development of a new …
The Next Chapter of ASEAN and Japan Economic Cooperation in the Post-Pandemic Era
10 January 2022
Jakarta, 10 January 2022: ERIA, in collaboration with the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan …
Viet Nam to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation on Healthcare with Japan
27 October 2021
Himeji, 27 October 2021: Viet Nam’s healthcare sector has been undergoing extensive reforms to meet the needs of the people; however, it still needs further …
ASEAN’s Energy Transition Goals Outlined by ERIA at 1st Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting
04 October 2021
Tokyo, 4 October 2021: The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Japan hosted the 1st Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting which brought together …
ASEAN-Japan Business Week: Toward Innovative and Sustainable Growth
24 May 2021
Tokyo, 24 May 2021: Southeast Asia has always been at the heart of the international business for many Japanese companies, and it has become even …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Co-host the 7th International Conference for Universal Design 2019
08 March 2019
Bangkok, 4-6 March 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in partnership with International Association for Universal Design (IAUD) and King …
‘Fanciful’ to say Honda didn’t consider Brexit when closing Swindon
20 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Guardian on 20 February 2019. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura was featured. Claims that Brexit had …
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 …
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 …
