Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
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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 …
Solving Present-day Social and Environmental Problems through Sustainability Entrepreneurship | E-S-I Webinar #9
21 October 2021
Jakarta, 21 October 2021: The global disruption caused by Covid-19 impacted economic growth as well as effecting the environment and climate change. Today, increasing environmental …
The Power of Female Leaders - Women and Leadership 4.0 Webinar
07 October 2021
Jakarta, 7 October 2021: Effective leadership has generated intense attention since the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as the world faces rapid changes and unprecedented …
Leading Digital Entrepreneurship with Women’s role in E-Commerce I The E-S-I Webinar #8
23 September 2021
Jakarta, 23 September 2021: Over the years, access to digital technology has played a major role in empowering women to do businesses. The number of …
Analysing Healthtech Ecosystem across ASEAN and India: Technology, Innovation, and Policy Lenses ǀ ERIA-CIIE.CO Webinar Series Ep #2
08 September 2021
Jakarta/Ahmedabad, 8 September 2021: Over the years, rapid adoption of technology has brought transformation to healthcare services and systems, with digital tools bringing healthcare solution …
Borderless Entrepreneurship: The Way Forward for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs, The E-S-I Webinar #7
31 August 2021
Jakarta, 31 August 2021: Over the past decades, technology adoption and the digital transformation have allowed entrepreneurs to be instantly connected with people, resources, and …
Incubators and Accelerators are Key Actors of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: The E-S-I Webinar #6
22 July 2021
Jakarta, 22 July 2021: Incubators and accelerators are organisations providing services to entrepreneurs to help them start, grow, and scale up their businesses: from support …
ERIA Discusses Findings of Recent OECD Economic Survey of Indonesia
13 July 2021
Paris/Jakarta 13 July 2021: The latest OECD Economic Survey of Indonesia notes how economic growth in the county has been severely affected by the pandemic …
Peer Learning Across ASEAN and India: the Case of Innovation Eco-systems and Business Creation
30 June 2021
Jakarta/Ahmedabad, 30 June 2021: Across India and ASEAN, the dynamism of local innovation ecosystems is transforming some emerging hubs into consolidated and more mature innovation …
Public, Private, and People Partnerships are Critical for the Success of Innovation Eco-Systems: the ERIA E-S-I #5
22 June 2021
Jakarta, 22 June 2021: Multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaborations are critical for the development of innovation eco-systems. A growing body of research shows how collaborations across …
The Evolving Role of Women Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Disruptors: The Fourth E-S-I Webinar
27 May 2021
Jakarta, 27 May 2021: The fourth episode of ERIA’s Entrepreneurship, Start-Up, and Innovation (E-S-I) webinar series with the theme ‘The Evolving Role of Women Entrepreneurs, Innovators, …
Deep Tech and the Future Economy: 3rd ESI Webinar
29 April 2021
Jakarta, 29 April 2021: The third episode of ERIA’s Entrepreneurship, Start-Up, and Innovation (E-S-I) webinar series with the theme ‘Deep Tech and the Future Economy’ …
ERIA Participates in Discussion on 'Opportunities and Challenges of Women Entrepreneurship in Digital Economy'
28 April 2021
Beijing, 28 April 2021: The Entrepreneurship Research Center on G20 Economies, hosted by Tsinghua University, organised a webinar to discuss opportunities and challenges of women …
Women’s Participation in the Digital Economy: Key Findings from ERIA Reports
15 April 2021
Jakarta, 13 and 15 April 2021: A two-day online webinar on Women’s Participation in the Digital Economy was conducted on 13 and 15 April 2021. …
From Resilience to Success: ERIA’s Holds 2nd E-S-I Webinar
01 April 2021
Jakarta, 1 April 2021: The second Entrepreneurship, Start-Up, and Innovation (E-S-I) webinar with theme From Resilience to Success – Entrepreneurial Mindsets and Skills was held …
ERIA participates in the ADB South East Asia Development Symposium
18 March 2021
Manila, 18 March 2021: ERIA participated in a panel discussion of the South East Asia Development Symposium – Innovation through Collaboration – Planning for …
ERIA Releases Video on the Participation of Women in the Digital Economy Across ASEAN
08 March 2021
Jakarta, 8 March 2021: ERIA marks the International Women’s Day by releasing a video on access and participation of women in the digital economy across …
Real Access is Key to Women’s Participation in the Digital Economy
08 March 2021
By Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, Strategy and Partnership Director, and Dr Araba Sey, Senior Research Scientist at the University of Washington Information School and …
ERIA Launches New Webinar Series: Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, and Innovation
04 March 2021
Jakarta, 4 March 2021: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has launched a new webinar series to discuss how Entrepreneurship, Start-Ups, …
ERIA Participates in APEC Online Workshop on the Economic Effects of Flexible Work Arrangements
25 February 2021
Moscow, 25 February 2021: ERIA ‘s Director of Strategy and Partnership, Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, participated in a workshop organised by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation …
ERIA Participates in the Second OECD Digital 4 SME Roundtable
04 February 2021
Paris, 3-4 February 2021: ERIA participated in the second D4SME (Digital for SMEs) Roundtable, the flagship event of the OECD Digital 4 SME Initiative, led …
