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ERIA Joins Startup20 Task Forces
18 March 2023
Sikkim, 18-19 March 2023: High growth innovative firms are a leading source of wealth generation and economic development across the world. Many countries across ASEAN …

First SEA Hub of Inclusion Research Launched in Bangkok
02 March 2023
Bangkok, 2 March 2023: The Neurodiversity at Work Research Centre (NWRC), the first Southeast Asia hub of inclusion research, was officially launched to connect workers …

Discussion on Technology, Disability: Trends, Opportunities in the Digital Economy in ASEAN
09 February 2023
Jakarta, 9 February 2023: The inclusion of persons with disabilities is a key priority for ASEAN. Over decades, despite significant commitments, barriers to inclusion of …

ERIA Joins Startup20 Inception Meeting Under G20 India
27 January 2023
Hyderabad, 27–29 January 2023: Innovation and entrepreneurship are crucial to strengthen and accelerate the post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery across the globe. However, global policy dialogue to …

Role of Higher Education in Innovation Ecosystems Discussed at OECD Forum
24 November 2022
Paris, 24–25 November 2022: Best practices on promoting the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in innovation ecosystems were discussed at the first forum of …

Healthcare Experts Push for Cloud Technology in ASEAN
22 November 2022
Jakarta/Manila/Singapore, 22 November 2022: Taking a deep dive into the healthcare sector and exploring the potential for digital health in the ASEAN region, a webinar …

Leveraging Technology Tops Issues in Public Healthcare Conference
22 November 2022
Bandar Seri Begawan, 22-23 November 2022: Drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2nd ASEAN Digital Public Health Conference tackled important topics to raise awareness …

ERIA Contributes to Writing the G20 Digital Innovation Network Whitebook
14 November 2022
Jakarta, 14 November 2022: The Indonesia G20 Presidency hosted the G20 Digital Innovation Network conference in Bali on 2 – 4 September 2022 as a …

Cambodia Tech Expo 2022: Country’s First Big Tech and Start-Up Event
11 November 2022
Phnom Penh, 11-13 November 2022: The spirit of collaboration and a multi-stakeholder approach towards Industry 4.0 marked the Cambodia Tech Expo (CTX) 2022, a side …

Entrepreneurship in the Environmental Field: Insights from Women-led Businesses on Tackling Plastic Waste
03 November 2022
Jakarta, 3 November 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) through a collaboration between the Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Innovation (E-S-I) Knowledge …

ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs are Key for the Post-pandemic Recovery
13 October 2022
Phnom Penh, 13 October 2022: According to ERIA research, addressing digital divides, including gender digital divides, is key to transition towards a more inclusive post-pandemic …

ERIA launches E-S-I Knowledge Lab in Ho Chi Minh City
07 October 2022
Ho Chi Minh City, 7 October 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), supported by The Asian Network, launched on 7 …

Digital Transformation with the Cloud: Building Blocks for a Cloud-First Environment
06 October 2022
Jakarta/Manila/Singapore, 6 October 2022: Cloud computing has democratised access to technology, affording organisations of all sizes access to a plethora of digital tools as well …

ERIA, The Asian Network Launch E-S-I Knowledge Lab in Brunei
30 September 2022
Bandar Seri Begawan, 30 September 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), supported by The Asian Network, launched the Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, …

Future of Work in Asia Conference Focuses on Technological Advancement, Forward Looking Entrepreneurship
29 September 2022
Jakarta, 29 September 2022: Key challenges and opportunities to promote inclusive growth were the focus of The Future of Work in Asia 2022, an online …

ERIA, The Asian Network Launch E-S-I Knowledge Lab in KL
23 September 2022
Kuala Lumpur, 23 September 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and The Asian Network launched on 23 September 2022 …

Mapping the Innovation-driven Entrepreneurship in ASEAN
22 September 2022
Jakarta, 22 September 2022: Innovation-driven entrepreneurship is an important driver of economic growth and will play a key role in ASEAN’s post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery as …

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 …

Trends in Micro, Small, Medium-sized Enterprises Discussed at APEC Workshop
05 September 2022
Phuket, 5 September 2022: The need to develop policy approaches targeting the diverse groups of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as beneficiaries was highlighted …

G20 Digital Innovation Network Aims for a Stronger Post-pandemic Recovery Collaboration with Global Innovation Players
02 September 2022
Bali, 2-4 September 2022: More than 200 global innovation players including start-ups, venture capitalists, corporates, and policymakers gathered in Bali, Indonesia, on 2–4 September 2022 …

Women Empowerment, Closing Gender Gap Reaffirmed in G20 Ministerial Conference
24 August 2022
Bali, 24–25 August 2022: A range of stakeholders from the Group of Twenty (G20) member governments and international and non-governmental organisations reaffirmed the G20 leaders’ …

Inclusive Education in ASEAN: Fostering Belonging for Students with Disabilities
21 July 2022
Jakarta, 21 July 2022: Inclusive education systems and ecosystem should be a key focus of education policies in ASEAN Member States and East Asian countries, …

Dare to Start: Addressing Gender Gaps in Entrepreneurship in Asia
05 July 2022
Jakarta, 5 July 2022: Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind economic progress, and rapid economic expansion in Asia has resulted in better socio-economic conditions, including …

Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation Knowledge Lab Launched in Singapore
23 June 2022
Singapore, 23 June 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, in partnership with the Asian Network, launched a new ERIA initiative to …

Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation Knowledge Lab Launched in Thailand
17 June 2022
Bangkok, 17 June 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, in partnership with the Asian Network, launched a new ERIA initiative to …

The Future of Health Innovation in Asia
16 June 2022
Jakarta/Singapore, 16 June 2022: Global demographic shifts, environmental degradation, climate change, escalating humanitarian emergencies, technology innovation, and a growing global commitment to a universal right …

Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation Knowledge Lab Launched in Cambodia
25 May 2022
Phnom Penh, 25 May 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, in partnership with the Asian Network, launched a new ERIA initiative …

Nine Youthful Leaders Receive 2022 Head and Heart Award
19 May 2022
Jakarta/Singapore, 19 May 2022: Nine outstanding individuals from various countries who have made major contributions to their communities and countries in the fields of health, …

ASEAN Economic Outlook: Pushing Growth, Regional Cooperation for a Stronger Pandemic Recovery
28 April 2022
Jakarta/Manila/Singapore, 28 April 2022: Two years since the COVID-19 pandemic, Southeast Asia is showing signs of recovery from it. According to a research by the …

Global Dialogue on Women and Digital Entrepreneurship Featured in UNCTAD’s eCommerce Week
28 April 2022
Jakarta, 28 April 2022: The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed digital transformation and offered opportunities for developing and emerging economies. However, despite the rapid economic growth …

ERIA Launches Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, and Innovation (E-S-I) Knowledge Lab
28 March 2022
Jakarta, 28 March 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) launched the Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation (E-S-I) Knowledge Lab today as …

ERIA-ADB SEADS 2022: Women Leaders Driving Sustainable Transformation in ASEAN
16 March 2022
Jakarta/Manila, 16 March 2022: Despite the severe damage brought by COVID-19, Southeast Asia countries intensified efforts to build back better for a resilient, inclusive, …

The Future of Education and Skills in Asia
10 March 2022
Jakarta, 10 March 2022: Education is a key pillar of inclusive economic and social development, but as times change, education needs to improve and eradicate …

ERIA Contributes to the OECD Southeast Asia Ministerial Conference Discussions
08 February 2022
Jakarta/Seoul/Paris, 8 February 2022: ASEAN is the third fastest-growing major Asian economy with a combined GDP of USD 3.2 trillion. However, the emergence of …

Women Entrepreneurs: Empowering at the Grassroots
27 January 2022
Jakarta/Ahmedabad, 27 January 2022: Rural women increasingly run their own enterprises, yet their socio-economic contributions and entrepreneurial potential remain largely unrecognized and untapped. For many …

Social Enterprises and Inclusive Societies for Persons with Disabilities | E-S-I Special Episode
08 December 2021
Jakarta, 8 December 2021: Social entrepreneurship is a growing phenomenon both worldwide and across the ASEAN region. Social enterprises (SEs) are business entities that provide …

Fostering Next-Gen Entrepreneurs and Innovators| E-S-I Webinar #10
25 November 2021
Jakarta, 25 November 2021: In times of great disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, more innovators are needed to tackle emerging challenges. Entrepreneurs and innovators …

The Digital Creative Economy Can Be a Driver of the Post-Pandemic Economy in ASEAN
17 November 2021
Bali, 17 November 2021: The Digital Creative Economy offers significant economic growth opportunities for ASEAN. The creative economy is related to a broad range of …

Harvesting Insights on Agriculture Technology and Innovation Across ASEAN and India
11 November 2021
Jakarta/Ahmedabad, 11 November 2021: Agriculture plays a crucial role in the growth of some of the largest economies across the globe – including India and …

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Key Trends during the Viet Nam Industry 4.0 Summit
09 November 2021
Hanoi, 9 November 2021: The ASEAN digital economy is booming. To maximise the potential benefits arising from digital technology adoption, firms across ASEAN need to …