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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 …
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 …
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 …
‘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' …
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 …
AmCham – ERIA Survey Launch ‘The Impact of COVID-19 on Foreign Firms in ASEAN’
30 November 2020
Note: AmCham – ERIA Survey Launch ‘The Impact of COVID-19 on Foreign Firms in ASEAN’ which was held on 30 November 2020 was …
Chairman’s Statement of the 37th ASEAN Summit: Cohesive and Responsive
20 November 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Vietnam Plus. ERIA was mentioned in the Chairman's Statement of the 37th ASEAN Summit, statement 32. '32. …
ASEAN’s Digital Economy Not Growing Fast Enough
25 October 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post and The World News. ERIA’s research was cited . ASEAN is set to …
11th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium
28 August 2020
ERIA’s participation in the 11th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium was featured in several media: ‘11th ASEAN Connectivity Forum kicks off talks on regional recovery efforts’ …
ASEAN 53rd Anniversary Symposium 'Beyond Covid-19: Moving into the New Normal'
20 August 2020
Prof Fukunari Kimura's speech in ASEAN 53rd Anniversary Symposium 'Beyond Covid-19: Moving into the New Normal'speech in was featured in several articles: …
ASEAN can go Beyond U.S.-China Dynamic
28 July 2020
Note: This article was originally published in New Strait Times on 28 July 2020. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was quoted. US-CHINA, US-China …
ASEAN Forum on Sub-Regional Development Opens
14 July 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Vietnam Plus. ERIA’s report on the Mekong sub-region’s development was mentioned. ASEAN should prioritise the enhancement of connectivity, …
The Prosperous Mekong Subregion Helps Strengthen ASEAN's Position in the Regional Structure
14 July 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Hanoimoi on 14 July 2020. Prof Fukunari Kimura was mentioned . Note that the article is …
Export to ASEAN Market: Vietnamese Enterprises Need to Focus on Exploitation
01 July 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Bao Binh Duong on 30 June 2020. Prof Fukunari Kimura was mentioned . Note that …
ASEAN Leaders Urge Cooperation to Rebuild Economies
28 June 2020
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily on 28 June 2020. Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi was quoted Southeast Asian leaders have emphasized on …
Si Fa Presto A Dire ASEAN
20 June 2020
Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan’s op-ed titled ‘SI FA PRESTO A DIRE ASEAN’ was published by Limes 6/20 edition. (Please note that the article is in …
Sector's Development Poised to Open more Doors for Asian Financial Centers
15 June 2020
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily on 15 June 2020. Dr Lurong Chen was quoted. Financial technology is essentially borderless, and …
Vietnam's Chairmanship of ASEAN
23 March 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post on 23 March 2020. ERIA’s work on ASEAN Vision 2040 was featured. With Vietnam …
The postponed US-ASEAN summit: How they covered it
09 March 2020
Note: This article was originally published in ASEAN Post on 7 March 2020. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was mentioned. The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak continues to …
ASEAN Role will Strengthen Solidarity
17 February 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Vietnam Investment Review on 17 February 2020. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was featured. In the key role …
Cambodia's Coal-Fueled Power Plants and their Environmental Costs
11 February 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Cambodianess on 8 February 2020. Dr Han Phoumin was featured PHNOM PENH--Cambodia’s move to approve new coal-fired …
Seminar seeks to promote ASEAN trade, investment
10 January 2020
Note: This article was published in Vietnam + on 10 January 2020. High-Level Symposium on Intra-ASEAN Trade and Investment: ‘Enhancing Intra-ASEAN …
Thailand passes sustainability torch to Vietnam
06 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 6 November 2019. The 8th ERIA Editors’ Roundtable, which organised by ERIA and Bangkok Post …
Tech disrupters key to regional trade
03 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 3 November 2019. ERIA's President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, was featured Asean nations must work …
The thinktank plotting a course to 2040
30 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 30 October 2019. ERIA's President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, was featured. Under Thailand's chairmanship of Asean, …
Singapore adds Bengaluru to its Global Innovation Alliance
14 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in WION on 14 October 2019. ERIA’s research study on digital economy was featured. Singapore announced the addition of …
Jakarta to remain ASEAN’s capital, secretary-general says
07 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 7 October 2019. The 8th ERIA Editors' Roundtable which organised by the ERIA and …
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 …
ASEAN can replicate China's successful solar industry revolution
17 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Nikkei Asian Review on 17 September 2019. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. China …
Circular economy for plastics: What is at stake for ASEAN?
13 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 13 September 2019. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. The …
ASEAN intensifies efforts in connectivity and sustainable infrastructure financing
28 August 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Secretariat's Official Website on 28 August 2019. ERIA's President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura was featured. BANGKOK, 27 …
ASEAN nations hope Japan and U.S. can 'shape' behavior of China, Thai expert says
02 August 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Japan Times on 1 August 2019. ERIA Senior Communication Advisor, Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, was featured. BANGKOK – …
Asean must expedite trade reforms to attract investors, businesses
27 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Post Online on 27 July 2019. ERIA Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura was featured. KUALA LUMPUR: Asean …
ASEAN perlu mudahkan pergerakan pekerja mahir
26 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Berita Harian on 26 July 2019. ERIA Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura was featured. KUALA LUMPUR: Negara anggota …
Closing the poverty gap with P2P financing
07 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post on 7 July 2019. ERIA’s research finding on MSME was featured. Businesses are increasingly turning …
Press conference spotlights ASEAN’s role in Indo-Pacific
04 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Vietnam Plus on 4 July 2019. ERIA's event on Jakarta Media Briefing was featured. Jakarta (VNA) - A …
Education reform: A policy imperative for ASEAN’s changing labour market
28 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Myanmar Times on 28 June 2019. ERIA Economist, Dr Rashesh Shrestha is the author. Anxiety about the future …
Civil groups get ignored again
23 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 23 June 2019. ERIA’s study on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’ was mentioned. The 34th summit …
Chairman’s Statement of the 34th ASEAN Summit, Bangkok, 23 June 2019, Advancing Partnership for Sustainability
23 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Reliefweb on 23 June 2019. ERIA was mentioned in the Chairman’s Statement of the 34th ASEAN Summit. …
Thailand revs up for summit
20 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 20 June 2019. ERIA’s study on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’, was mentioned. With the first …
Thai chair and new branding of Asean
18 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 18June 2019. Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, ERIA Senior Communications Advisor, is the author. Now …
Australia-ASEAN-New Zealand: a trade agreement with pay off
14 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Blue Notes on 14 June 2019. Prof Fukunari Kimura, ERIA Chief Economist, was featuned. At the end …
Hydrogen may be key to ASEAN's green future
14 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily on 14 May 2019. Dr Yanfei Li, ERIA Energy Economist, is the author. The Association of …
‘Asean in 2040: Bolder and stronger?’
07 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 7 May 2019. ERIA’s new publication on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’ was featured. When Asean was …
Canada wants more trade with Asean
06 April 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post on 6 April 2019. ERIA’s research activity was featured. Is an ASEAN-Canada Free …
ASEAN promotes sustainable infrastructure connectivity
27 March 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Vietnam Plus on 15 March 2019. ERIA’s research activity was featured. The first 2019 meeting of …
Unspoken challenges of Asean: Jakarta Post contributor
25 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times on 25 February 2019. Public Forum on “Thailand’s Asean Chair: Challenges Ahead’’, which organised by …
Time for bolder steps from ASEAN
24 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in East Asia Forum on 24 February 2019. Dr Ponciano Intal Jr.’s article entitled ‘Time for bolder steps from …
[OPINION] Thailand puts its spice in ASEAN 2019
23 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in RAPPLER on 23 February 2019. ERIA’s study on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’, was mentioned in an opinion article titled: …
Unspoken challenges of ASEAN
21 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 21 February 2019. Public Forum on “Thailand’s Asean Chair: Challenges Ahead’’, which organised by …
Asean credibility at stake if RCEP not concluded this year, forum hears
12 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Nation on 12 February 2019. Public Forum on “Thailand’s Asean Chair: Challenges Ahead’’, which organised by ERIA …
Down to work: Asean foreign ministers focus on trade, humanity, crime
19 January 2019
Note: This article was originally published in AEC News Today on 19 January 2019. ERIA’s study on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’ was mentioned. Following a day …
The significance of Asean's retreats
15 January 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 15 January 2019. ERIA’s study on ‘ASEAN Vision 2040’, was mentioned in the article. Asean's …
What Are the Stakes for ASEAN in Paris 2.0/COP24?
12 December 2018
(Note : This article was originally published by Brink News Asia, ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi is the author) The ongoing UN Climate …
Under Khun Surin, ASEAN ‘flourished’ with activism
04 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 4 December 2018. The tribute forum to Dr Surin Pitsuwan which was organised by …
Mengenang Satu Tahun Wafatnya Mantan Sekjen ASEAN Surin Pitsuwan
03 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Tempo on 3 December 2018. The tribute forum to Dr Surin Pitsuwan, co-organised by ERIA and the ASEAN …
Sekretariat ASEAN Mengenang Meninggalnya Surin Pitsuwan
03 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Gatra Online on 3 December 2018. The tribute forum to Dr Surin Pitsuwan, co-organised by ERIA and the …
ASEAN pays tribute to late Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan
03 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Viet Nam Plus on 3 December 2018. The tribute forum to Dr Surin Pitsuwan, co-organised by ERIA …
MSME digitalization can drive inclusive growth
28 November 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Sun Star on 28 November 2018. ERIA’s executive summary, Study on MSME Participation in the Digital Economy in …
Perspectives on Mekong-Japan cooperation for inclusive growth and mutual benefits
16 November 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Asia Pathways - ADBI Blog on 16 November 2018. ERIA Energy Economist Dr Han Phoumin discussed the cooperation …
