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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 …
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 …
Prof Fukunari Kimura: This is the Time for Indonesia to Attract Japanese Investor
08 December 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Tribun News. Prof Fukunari Kimura was quoted. Please note that the article is in Indonesian Saat ini …
Japan Is Paying Firms to Make Things at Home. But China’s Pull Is Still Strong
26 September 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Economic Times on 27 September 2020 and The New York Times on 26 September 2020. Prof …
China, Japan must cement ties for future
30 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Global Times on 30 October 2019. ERIA's special advisor to the president, Prof Akiko Yamanaka, was featured. Japanese …
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 – …
Energy for Sustainable Growth: G20's Dilemma
29 June 2019
Note: This video was originally published in NHK World-Japan on 29June 2019. ERIA Energy Economist, Dr Han Phoumin was featured in a debate program. A …
Commentary: Don't expect the G20 to end the trade turmoil
28 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Channel News Asia on 28June 2019. ERIA Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura is the author. TOKYO: Economists are …
Trade tensions loom large over G-20 summit in Osaka
27 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times on 27June 2019. ERIA Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura was featured. As leaders of the …
Japan-Indonesia Summit Telephone Talk
22 May 2019
Note: This news was originally published in Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan on 22 May 2019. The Project 2045 was featured. On …
Pola Pikir Baru Pembangunan Ekonomi Menuju Visi 2045
14 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in KOMPAS on 14 May 2019. ERIA and UNDP's report on ‘Project 2045: The Path to Peaceful and Prosperous …
RPT: ANALYSIS - China-Japan-South Korea FTA Talks Vital Amid Rising Protectionism But Fraught With Hurdles
18 April 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Urdu Point on 18 April 2019. Dr Lurong Chen, ERIA Economist, was featured. SOCHI (UrduPoint News / Sputnik …
‘Fanciful’ to say Honda didn’t consider Brexit when closing Swindon
20 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Guardian on 20 February 2019. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura was featured. Claims that Brexit had …
Indonesia and Japan: Role models in bilateral relations
13 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 13 February 2019. Ms Cantika Rustandi’s opinion article entitled ‘Indonesia and Japan: Role models …
Japan, RI unveil Project 2045 details
10 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 10 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 and ERIA’s …
Proyek 2045 Perkuat 60 Tahun Kerjasama Indonesia-Jepang
09 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Minanews on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 was covered in the …
Indonesia-Japan 2045 Project Need to be Reviewed Periodically: VP
09 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Tempo English on 9 December 2018. Vice President of Indonesia H.E. Drs H.M. Jusuf Kalla stated in his …
Indonesia-Japan 2045 project needs to be reviewed periodically: VP
09 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Antara News on 9 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 and ERIA’s 10th …
Wapres usulkan tinjauan berkala proyek 2045
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Elshinta on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 and ERIA’s 10th Anniversary …
Wapres Terima Hasil Project 2045 Indonesia-Jepang
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in RMOL.Co on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 was covered in the …
Wapres JK Usulkan Tinjauan Berkala Proyek 2045 - Warta Ekonomi
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Warta Ekonomi on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 and ERIA’s 10th …
Bappenas: 2045, Posisi Indonesia dan Jepang akan Sejajar
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Republika on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 was covered in the …
UNDP-ERIA Gelar Seminar Soroti Kerja Sama Indonesia-Jepang
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Republika on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 was covered in …
Wapres JK usulkan tinjauan berkala proyek 2045
08 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Antara News on 8 December 2018. The proceedings of the High-Level Seminar on Project 2045 and ERIA’s 10th …
Managing the G20’s relevance: Japan’s presidential agenda
04 December 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Japan Times on 4 December 2018. ERIA Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi discussed Japan’s G20 presidency’s …
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 …
Japan–EU agreement provides ballast amid the rising tides of protectionism
11 September 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The East Asia Forum on 11 September 2018. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura is the author. …

Japan’s engagement with Africa shows a long-term commitment to the continent
23 August 2018
Note: This article was originally published in How we made it in Africa on 23 August 2018. ERIA’s contribution on the AAGC Vision Document …

Japan’s globalisation strategy under pressure
03 July 2018
Note: This article was originally published in East Asia Forum on 3 July 2018. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura, is the author. The …

Japan set to ratify revised TPP free trade deal two days before regional meeting on RCEP
28 June 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times on 28 June 2018. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura, was featured. TOKYO – Japan …

Talk of the week: ERIA co-organizes ASEAN 50th anniversary symposium
06 April 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 6 April 2018. ERIA's event on ‘ASEAN 50th Anniversary Symposium IV’ in Tokyo, Japan …

Energy cooperation between Canberra and Tokyo could help keep the lights on in Asia
20 March 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Asian Correspondent on 20 March 2018. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. Current energy …

Asean-Japan Centre holds symposium to reflect on Asean’s 50th anniversary
10 March 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Post on 10 March 2018. ERIA's event was featured. The Asean-Japan Centre (AJC) conducted …

Joint symposium reflects solid Asean-Japan relations
09 March 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin on 9 March 2018. ERIA's event was featured. THE Asean-Japan Centre (AJC), an intergovernmental …

Australia and Japan should seize the moment on trade
21 February 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Policy Forum on 21 February 2018. ERIA's Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura is the author. …

Article - Sultan attends Asean-Korea, Asean-Japan Summits
14 November 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Bulletin on 14 November 2017. ERIA was mentioned. HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin …

Article - Japan announces new initiative with Asean on environment
14 September 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Bulletin on 14 September 2017. ERIA was mentioned. ITO Tadahiko, Japan’s State Minister of Environment in …

Article - Countering OBOR: India, Japan to Launch Asia-Africa Growth Corridor this Week
13 September 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Sputnik News on 13 September 2017. ERIA was mentioned. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's two-day visit to …

Article - Ignoring OBOR, India and Japan forge ahead with joint connectivity project
30 July 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Economic Times on 28 July 2017. ERIA was featured. China may not have forgiven India …
Trade tensions loom large over G-20 summit in Osaka
27 June 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Straits Times on 27 June 2019. ERIA Chief Economist, Prof Fukunari Kimura iwas featured. As leaders of …

Article - Thinking Africa: India, Japan, and the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
03 June 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Diplomat on 3 June 2017. ERIA's contribution on The AAGC Vision Document was featured in the news. …

Article - This time for Africa: On sustained India-Japan cooperation in the region
01 June 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Hindu on 1 June 2017. ERIA's contribution on The AAGC Vision Document was featured in the news. …

Article - To counter OBOR, India and Japan propose Asia-Africa sea corridor
31 May 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Indian Express on 31 May 2017. ERIA's contribution on The AAGC Vision Document was featured in the …

Opinion Piece - ADB at 50, much to celebrate and to do
15 May 2017
Editor's note: This opinion piece was originally published in Cina Daily Asia Weekly on 15 - 21 May 2017 edition. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist Venkatachalam …

JETRO to push Japan-India business collaboration in Africa
05 February 2017
Editor's note: This article was originally published in the Japan Times on 5 February 2017. ERIA's Chief Operating Officer Izuru Kobayashi was quoted. NEW …

Japan Breathes New Life into Regional, Non-U.S. Trade Pact
30 January 2017
Editor's note: This article was originally published in The Japan Times on 30 January 2017. ERIA's Economist Lurong Chen was quoted. With U.S. President Donald …