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‘Cloud, pro-innovation policies to accelerate digital transformation’
26 July 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. Rashesh Shreshta was mentioned. Economic experts yesterday discussed a range of services that can help consumers …
Chris Devonshire-Ellis Discusses UK Joining The CPTPP On Nikkei Asia
18 July 2023
Note: This article was originally published in ASEAN Briefing. Fukunari Kimura was quoted. Chris Devonshire-Ellis has been interviewed by Nikkei Asia concerning the United Kingdom …
Indonesia Has 'Most Potential' In ASEAN Digital Economy, But Accessibility Issues Persist: Experts
14 July 2023
Note: This article was originally published in International Business Times. ERIA was mentioned. Indonesia has come a long way in its digital transformation journey, gradually …
Oil and gas remain important in ASEAN
11 July 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin. ERIA was mentioned. Southeast Asia is among the fastest growing regions today, with economic development …
Oil and gas remain important in ASEAN
11 July 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin. ERIA was mentioned. Southeast Asia is among the fastest growing regions today, with economic development …
Use FTAs for growth, says NBC’s new report
09 July 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Phnom Pehn Post. ERIA was mentioned. Cambodia's bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements (FTA) are expected to …
IMT road to be ready by 2027, India keen on Cambodia linkage
05 July 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. ERIA was mentioned. The 1,360-km long India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway is expected to be operational …
Can ASEAN reach its SDG targets in time?
05 July 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin. Ayu Pratiwi Muyasyarah was mentioned. The Global Goals, also referred to as the Sustainable Development …
Japan, ASEAN to create entity for supporting free flow of data
03 July 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Nikkei Asia. ERIA was mentioned. TOKYO -- Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will establish …
Waging war on plastic
30 June 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin. ERIA was mentioned. With the recent Environment Week event, Brunei joined the global community in …
Phnom Penh-Delhi road link on the cards
17 January 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. ERIA was mentioned. To strengthen trade, travel and people-to-people contact, a surface transport link with Cambodia …
Connecting Bangladesh and India's Northeast of the Asean
15 January 2023
Note: This article was originally published in The Business Standard. ERIA was mentioned. While the project was once refused by the then-Khaleda Zia government, it …
Expert calls for stronger policies to address food security in ASEAN region
06 January 2023
Note: This article was originally published in The Philippine Business and News. ERIA was mentioned. With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing how severely vulnerable the food …
Indonesia’s RCEP entry gives Cambodia trade a boost
05 January 2023
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. Shujiro Urata was quoted. Trade ties between Cambodia and Indonesia are expected to rise further and …
Experts: S. Korea's New Economic Policy for ASEAN to Help Global Recovery
15 December 2022
Note: This article was originally published in KBS World. Lili Yan Ing was quoted. South Korea's new policy to strengthen economic cooperation with countries in …
Experts call on global efforts to strengthen cooperation
14 December 2022
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily. Fukunari Kimura was quoted. Facing growing risks of a global economic recession, countries must strengthen policy …
Kingdom’s garment export surges to $7.747 billion
28 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. ERIA was mentioned. Cambodia registered an 18.51 percent year-on-year increase in apparel export to $7.747 billion …
Trade with RCEP’s member states up one-tenth on-year
23 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Phnom Pehn Post. ERIA was mentioned. Cambodia's trade value with the other 14 members of the Regional Economic …
Cambodia set to boost trade links via FTAs
21 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. ERIA was mentioned. Cambodia has identified free trade agreements (FTAs) as a way forward to enhance …
Xi emphasizes global inclusive development
18 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily. Lili Yan Ing was quoted. President Xi Jinping emphasized on Nov 15 the need to make …
RCEP can help Cambodia’s exports to grow upto 18%
15 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. ERIA was mentioned. Structural changes to be brought by Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) can …
Digitalisation key to upgrading traditional biz, says minister
14 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. ERIA was mentioned and Koji Hachiyama was quoted. Digitalisation is the key to upgrading traditional industries …
COP27 must take real action vs. climate change
13 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Manila Standard. Anbumozhi Venkatachalan was quoted. COP27 must take real action to stave off the worst effects of …
Cambodia hosts ASEAN Unity for Peace Cultural Festival
12 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. ERIA was mentioned. The ASEAN Unity for Peace Cultural Festival (ASEAN UP Cultural Festival) was held …
Asean – economic giant in the making with unique growth story
07 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. Aladdin D Rillo was quoted. The launching of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) on December 31, …
RCEP marks ten-year anniversary
05 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Phnom Pehn Post. ERIA was mentioned. Speakers who attended the tenth year anniversary of the Regional Comprehensive Economic …
Asean to be driving force for RCEP’s success
04 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. Shujiro Urata was quoted. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will continue to be …
Cambodia reaffirms commitment to host RCEP Secretariat
03 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. ERIA was mentioned. Prime Minister Hun Sen this morning reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to host the Regional …
Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement to enter into force in December
03 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. ERIA was mentioned. Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, yesterday morning announced that …
RCEP expected to increase regional trade volume by 40 billion USD
02 November 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Vietnam Plus. ERIA was mentioned. Phnom Penh (VNA) - Some studies by major international institutions have shown that …
ASEAN exec: COVID-19 was bloc’s biggest challenge
23 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Manila Standard. Aladdin D Rillo and Koji Hachiyama was mentioned. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—The COVID-19 pandemic, which had a …
ASEAN, China rushing draft of code of conduct on SCS
21 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Manila Standard. ERIA was mentioned. Phonom Penh, Cambodia—The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China reaffirmed their …
PH seen ratifying economic treaty end-2022
20 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Manila Standard. ERIA was mentioned. PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary General Dato …
Vietnam pledges to continue ensuring human rights
20 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Vietnamnet. ERIA was mentioned. Vietnam pledged to continue ensuring and promoting human rights at a meeting of the …
Indonesia to strike green energy deal with rich nations at G20 summit
20 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post. Alloysius Joko Purwanto was quoted. Indonesia is on track to secure a clean energy partnership …
ASEAN Vision Beyond 2025’ takes spotlight in 11 ERIA Editors Roundtable in Phnom Penh
19 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. Aladdin D. Rillo was mentioned and Koji Hachiyama was quoted. The 11th ERIA Editors Roundtable: “ASEAN …
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council meeting highlights productive year in achieving priorities
17 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in ASEAN. ERIA was mentioned. PHNOM PENH, 17 October 2022 – The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council gathered in …
Experts Say Cambodia’s ASEAN Green Deal Should Center on Pathway to “Carbon Neutral”
13 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Cambodianess. Han Phoumin was mentioned. CANBERRA – Cambodia’s proposal for an ASEAN Green Deal is seen as …
Could a Circular Economy Mitigate Climate Change and Reduce the Impact of Local Pollution?
12 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Jakarta Daily. ERIA was mentioned. The G20 Forum paid special attention to the circular economy concept, as the …
Cambodian FM emphasizes need to enhance ASEAN connectivity
05 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. Hidetoshi Nishimura was mentioned. Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has emphasized the need to enhance ASEAN …
Enhancing connectivity towards ASEAN Community Post 2025 Vision
04 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in ASEAN.org. Hidetoshi Nishimura was mentioned. PHNOM PENH, 4 October 2022 – The Royal Government of Cambodia hosted …
Cambodia emphasizes need to enhance ASEAN connectivity
04 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily. Hidetoshi Nishimura was mentioned. PHNOM PENH – Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has emphasized the need …
Experts doubtful about RI's plan on carbon capture
04 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post. Alloysius Joko Purwanto was mentioned. The government is preparing a regulation draft on carbon capture …
Civil Society role imperative in advancing inclusive development in Indo-Pacific region
03 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in The EconomicTimes. Lurong Chen was mentioned. Given the various developments taking place in the Indo-Pacific region and emergent …
Chinese organizations awarded for addressing challenges in aging societies
01 October 2022
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily. ERIA was mentioned. Eight organizations from Japan, China, and Thailand were selected as best practices in …
B20 Trade & Investment Task Force outlines four policy recommendations for G20
28 September 2022
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post. Koji Hachiyama was mentioned. The Business 20 and Group of 20 (B20-G20) Dialogue for the …
Top lenders set finance guidelines for ASEAN's green transition
27 September 2022
Note: This article was originally published on Nikkei Asia. ERIA was mentioned. TOKYO -- MUFG Bank and other Asian lenders will focus on how projects …
Bank study group sets out guidelines for financing Asia's energy transition
26 September 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Reuters. ERIA was mentioned. TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - A study group drawn from a number of private …
The Fifth East Asia Energy Forum
20 September 2022
The Fifth East Asia Energy Forum, hybrid event organized by Energy Research Institute Network (ERIN), Ministry of Mines and Energy Cambodia, and ERIA, collaboration with …
ASEAN Electricity Market talks
12 September 2022
ERIA's Senior Energy Economist Dr Han Phoumin was interviewed by Vietnamese Television (VTV) regarding to ASEAN's electricity market, and was aired during ASEAN Window programme …
Trade, supply chains on agenda as Asian nations start two-day talks with US
09 September 2022
Note: This article was originally published in The Strait Times. Lydia Ruddy was quoted. WASHINGTON - The first in-person, ministerial-level meeting of the 13-nation Indo-Pacific …
Rising Gas Prices Put Carbon Targets in Jeopardy
26 August 2022
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times. Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura and Dr Han Phoumin was mentioned regarding to the 7th Energy Research Institute …
Reporting Cambodia’s ASEAN Chair
25 May 2022
'Reporting Cambodia’s ASEAN Chair’ a media event which was co-hosted by ERIA and Khmer Times was covered in several media: ‘Cambodian Media Plays Important …
ERIA Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and E : Global E-commerce Partnership Gains Two New Members
23 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Market Screener. ERIA was mentioned. The British Standards Institution and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East-Asia …
RCEP could be ratified on Jan 1: ministry
22 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post. ERIA was mentioned. The Ministry of Commerce expects the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) …
The First Asia CCUS Network Forum
22 June 2021
The First Asia CCUS Network Forum which was co-hosted by ERIA and METI Japan was covered in several media: ‘The First Asian Carbon Capture …
Agriculture, Agrifood Challenges Highlighted
13 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Bulletin. Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura was quoted. Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) President …
Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan mull FTA talks
07 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post. ERIA was mentioned. Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan are exploring the possibility of launching formal negotiations …
UNFPA and Japan commit to “leaving no one behind” in COVID-19 response
04 June 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Biometric Update. Dr Fauziah Zen was quoted. Jakarta, 4 June 2021 – The Government of Japan supports …
Potential for Circular Economy to Drive ASEAN Economic Growth
31 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Biometric Update. Mr Koji Hachiyama was quoted. A circular economy is an economic concept that prioritises …
