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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 …
Searca tapped to craft ASEAN guidelines on use of digital tech in food, agri sector
30 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Business Mirror. ERIA was mentioned. The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) …
With China on the backfoot in the perception war, India needs to step up its game in Africa
29 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Social News. ERIA's research was featured. New Delhi, May 29: The slowing Chinese investments amid rising fear …
ASEAN to Receive $10bn Decarbonization Support from Japan
26 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Nikkei Asia. ERIA was mentioned. Japan is preparing to launch a new initiative aimed at helping the 10-member …
The Filipino Elderly are Left Behind
13 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in ABS CBN News. ERIA's research was mentioned. After the launching of a community pantry resulted in crowd chaos …
What is ‘carbon trading’ in Hong Kong, and How do Renewable Energy Certificates Work Under 2050 net-zero Emissions Target
06 May 2021
Note: This article was originally published in South China Morning Post. ERIA’s research was cited. Hong Kong introduced a scheme for trading renewable energy certificates …
Virtual Meeting between ASEAN Foreign Ministers and Foreign Secretary ASEAN Chairman’s Statement
20 April 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Mirage News. ERIA was mentioned. ...The Meeting acknowledged the UK as the region’s 12th largest trading partner …
Hydrogen as an Important Part of Carbon Neutrality for ASEAN
13 April 2021
‘Press Conference: Hydrogen as an Important Part of Carbon Neutrality for ASEAN’ was covered by several media: ‘Hydrogen power touted for emissions-reducing potential’ by The …
ERIA E-S-1 Webinar Series episode 1 : Futurecasting: E-S-I in ASEAN and East Asia - 2021 and Beyond
12 April 2021
ERIA E-S-1 Webinar Series episode 1 : Futurecasting: E-S-I in ASEAN and East Asia - 2021 and Beyond was featured in several media: ‘Webinar dissects …
Total Export Value Rises 16.7% in 2020
05 April 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post. ERIA’s research was cited. The Kingdom exported $17.21537 billion worth of goods last year, …
Smart City Growth Creates Biometrics Opportunity
05 April 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Biometric Update. Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi was quoted. Smart city development is a growing market, especially within …
Thailand Fights Poverty with Lessons from China
31 March 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The China Daily. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. Country works on reducing income disparity with its Asian neighbor. …
Thais Gain Insights for Battle Against Poverty
30 March 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The China Daily. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. China's success in defeating scourge offers guide for neighbor, experts …
Filipino Rice Scientist Appointed UN Food Systems Champion
21 March 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Business Mirror. ERIA’s research was cited. Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, a plant breeder researcher and director of the …
Three Steps to Switching to Euro IV Low Emissions Petrol
17 March 2021
Note: This op-edwas originally published in Katadata. Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanti is the author. Please note that the op-ed is in Indonesian. Akibat pandemi …
Video Talks Set Stage for Crucial EAEU FTA Meet
15 March 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post. ERIA’s research was cited. The Kingdom’s technical team and its Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) …
Startups Take Digital Leap To Convey COVID-19 Relief
05 March 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Entrepreneur Asia Pacific. Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi was quoted. As the COVID-19 vaccine calvary readies itself for deployment, Delhi-based …
Pushing Cooperation for ASEAN Infrastructure Financing
05 March 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Investor Daily. Dr Fauziah Zen was quoted. Please note that the article is in Indonesian Sampai saat …
Tech Start-ups Deliver COVID-19 Relief
04 March 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Daily FT. Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi was quoted. As the COVID-19 vaccine calvary readies itself for deployment, Delhi-based …
Constructive role stressed for Myanmar
04 March 2021
Note: This article was originally published in ECNS on 4 March 2021. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' balanced …
Side with citizens, not military, Myanmar expat tells Japan, ASEAN
01 March 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Kyodo News on 1 March 2021. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. With the turmoil in Myanmar showing …
Sarawak: Towards Sustainable Mobility
28 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Post. Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura was quoted. Hydrogen is the current highlight as a future energy option …
India Trade Tumbles 26% in 2020
25 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Peng Post. ERIA’s research was cited. The trade value between Cambodia and India saw a …
Myanmar Military Intent on Ruling from Behind the Scene
24 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Dhaka Tribune on 24 February 2021. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. The ultimate intention of the Myanmar …
High Palm Oil Price Delays Indonesia’s B40 Biodiesel Plan
22 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Kompas. Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was quoted. Doubts have emerged over Indonesia’s plan to roll out the …
Myanmar coup: Week from Feb. 20 to March 18, UN team urges whistleblowers to report illegal orders
22 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Nikkei Asia on 22 February 2021. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. On Feb. 1, Myanmar's military detained …
Asean Must Tighten Screw on Myanmar Military: Thai Observer
22 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Irawaddy on 22 February 2021. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. Protesters in Myanmar appear not to …
The Role of Smart Cities in Pandemic Response
16 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Bulletin. Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi was quoted. Smart cities have played a notable role in pandemic response, …
Fewer PH Families Caring for Elderly Women – ADB
14 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Inquirer ERIA’s research was cited. When she was just 32 and a rising star in the business …
Tech Start-ups Deliver COVID-19 Relief
12 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in International Finance Corporation. Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi was quoted. Growth could fall to 4.5 percent annually over the next …
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 …
Thai, Myanmar People Protest in Bangkok
01 February 2021
Note: This article was originally published in NHK on 1 February 2021. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. Concern over the political upheaval in Myanmar …
Energy Infrastructure Planning Needs to Anticipate Extreme Weather Impacts
28 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Kompas. Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was quoted. Please note that the article is in Indonesian. Contact [email protected] …
Bloc Urged to Focus on Digitalisation
25 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Bangkok Post. Prof Fukunari Kimura was quoted. The COVID-19 pandemic may have restricted trade, as borders were …
Kavi Chongkittavorn on Thailand’s Coronavirus Vaccine Strategy
25 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Rappler on 25 January 2021. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was interviewed. How is Thailand handling its vaccine …
‘ASEAN on Point’ Public Forum Fake News: Tackling Disinformation in ASEAN
21 January 2021
Note: ‘ASEAN on Point’ Public Forum Fake News: Tackling Disinformation in ASEAN which was held on 20 January 2021 was featured in several media: ‘'Vaccine' …
Powering-up on Coal but at What Cost?
21 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post. Dr Han Phoumin was quoted. The haste to expand economic growth and achieve rural …
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 …
ASEAN Forum to Focus on Sustainable Infrastructure, Digital Innovation
18 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The Korea Times on 18 January 2021. ERIA was mentioned. The ASEAN-Korea Centre will host an …
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 …
Malaysia Promotes Free Data Flow within ASEAN
16 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Vietnam Plus . Dr Lurong Chen was quoted. Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Policies and regulations on free …
Strengthening Sustainable Development in ASEAN
15 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in The European House-Ambrosetti International Newsletter Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi's participation in the roundtable: Strengthening Sustainable Development in …
Potential Renewable Hydrogen from Curtailed Electricity to Decarbonize ASEAN’s Emissions: Policy Implications
15 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in Sustainability as part of the Special Issue Secure and Sustainable Energy System. Dr Phoumin, Prof Fukunari Kimura, …
Cambodia's Debut as Oil Player Hailed
05 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily . Dr Han Phoumin was quoted. Han Phoumin, a senior energy economist at the Jakarta-based Economic …
Cambodia’s Milestone in Kicking Off Oil Production Improves Prospects for Regional Energy Security
04 January 2021
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily Hong Kong. Dr Han Phoumin was quoted. Han Phoumin, senior energy economist at the Jakarta-based Economic …
ERIA’s MSMEs Webinar Report
01 January 2021
Note: ERIA’s MSMEs Webinar Report was featured in several media: ‘Report highlights MSMEs trends after Covid’ by The Manila Times on 28 December 2020 ‘Transitioning …
