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RCEP Pact can be Lucrative but Requires Support
20 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Khmer Times on 20 January 2020. ERIA was mentioned. The National Bank of Cambodia …
Taking Advantage of RCEP's Momentum, the Government does not Need to Intervene Market too much
26 November 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Medcom. Dr Lili Yan Ing was quoted. (Please note that the article is in Indonesian) Jakarta: Hadirnya …
Benefits that can be Obtained by Indonesia from the RCEP
16 November 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Kontan. ERIA’s research was cited. (Please note that the article is in Indonesian) KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Perjanjian …
RCEP Signing Hoped to Boost Cambodia’s Economic Upturn
16 November 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Vietnam Plus. ERIA’s research was cited. Phnom Penh (VNA) - The November 15 signing of the long-awaited …
Japan Hopes RCEP Deal Pushes Biden and U.S. to Rejoin Trade Frameworks
16 November 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Japan Times. Prof Fukunari Kimura was quoted . The long-awaited free trade agreement signed Sunday between …

RCEP the Key to East Asia's Recovery
21 July 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The Asean-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will almost certainly be signed at the 37th Asean Summit in …

RCEP Talks Shouldn't Leave India out
19 May 2020
By Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged countries around the world over the past three months and India, the world's largest …
A blue dot barely visible from New Silk Roads
07 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Asia Times on 7 November 2019. ERIA's President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura was featured. Chinese President Xi Jinping …
India opts not to join 15 nations to sign RCEP deal
05 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times on 5 November 2019. ERIA's Economist, Dr Lurong Chen was featured. India has chosen not …
Trade spat will not affect RCEP: Asean
07 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 7 October 2019. The 8th ERIA Editors' Roundtable which organised by the ERIA and Bangkok …

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 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 …

The 6th ERIA RIN Statement: RCEP Should be Established Now
24 July 2017
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) should be established now because it could be an important vehicle for Asian economies to take the lead …

Article - News Analysis: RCEP opens up myriad opportunities for many economies
20 July 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Xinhua Net on 20 July 2017. ERIA was featured. After the U.S. withdrawal from the …

RCEP Discussed at Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia
26 May 2017
At the request of the Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia, on 18 May, the Capacity Building Programme facilitated a one-day workshop on "Understanding Issues …

RCEP Facing a Critical Deadline
30 April 2017
By Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria ASEAN is well on its way to becoming a global leader for regional integration and an important …

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 …

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, …

RCEP: The Mutually Beneficial Economic Partnership Agreement Amongst East Asian Countries
03 April 2017
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held a 2-day workshop on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in Tokyo, Japan from …

How Far Can the RCEP Ship Sail?
31 March 2017
By Maura Ada Décosterd Painted against the backdrop of a platinum-standard Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) appeared, at least for …

ERIA and UNCTAD Holds Lunch Meeting on NTM Database for RCEP Countries
03 March 2017
On 2 March 2017, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) held …

Opinion Piece - RCEP: More Relevant Now Than Ever
20 February 2017
Editor's note: This opinion piece was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 20 February 2017. ERIA's Senior Policy Fellow Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta …

Opinion Piece - Demise of TPP does not mark end of US 'pivot to Asia'
08 February 2017
Editor's note: This opinion piece was originally published in TNP on 8 February 2017. ERIA's Economist Lurong Chen provided commentary. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is …

Opinion Piece - TPP's Demise Does Not Mark End of US 'Pivot to Asia': The Jakarta Post Columnist
07 February 2017
Editor's note: This opinion piece was originally published in the Straits Times on 7 February 2017. ERIA's Economist Lurong Chen provided commentary. JAKARTA (THE JAKARTA …

Trump Risk to Next Asian Economic Tigers Seen in Indonesia
01 February 2017
Editor's note: This article was originally published in Bloomberg on 1 February 2017. ERIA's Economist Lurong Chen was quoted. U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies …

Indonesia Hits Trump Shift to Protectionism
01 February 2017
Editor's note: This article was originally published in Business Mirror PH on 1 February 2017. ERIA's Economist Lurong Chen was quoted. UNITED States President Donald …

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 …

Opinion Piece - RCEP: More Relevant Now Than Ever for ASEAN
28 January 2017
Editor's note: This opinion piece was originally published in Nation Multimedia on 28 January 2017. ERIA's Senior Policy Fellow Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria provided …

Opinion Piece - The RCEP Has Become More Relevant than Ever
19 January 2017
Editor's note: This opinion piece was originally published in the Bangkok Post on 19 January 2017. ERIA's Senior Policy Fellow Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria …

Opinion Piece - RCEP More Relevant Now Than Ever
18 January 2017
Editor's note: This opinion piece was originally published in the Straits Times on 18 January 2017. ERIA's Senior Policy Fellow Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria …

Indonesia's market development is essential for AEC
12 September 2014
Jakarta, Indonesia - 12 September 2014: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), together with the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of …

Vietnam to Move Forward ASEAN+1 FTAs Towards RCEP
25 November 2013
Halong Bay, Vietnam - November 25, 2013: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held the ERIA Capacity Building Seminar 2013 "Upgrading Vietnam's …

Competition Policy, Consumer Protection, IPR: Important Aspects of ASEAN's Vision of Regional Economic Integration
22 November 2013
Capacity Building Seminar on "Strengthening Lao PDR's Competitiveness in Regional Integration" was started at the International Cooperation and Training Center (ICTC KM5), Vientiane on 21 …

The Distinguished Lecture Series discusses "ASEAN in 2015: Engendering ASEAN's Services Value Chains"
18 March 2013
Jakarta, March 18, 2013 - To provide a platform for knowledge transfer and substantial discussions among government officials, academia, and public and private sector leaders, …