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Preventive Diplomacy with Prof Akiko Yamanaka | ASEAN Insights Podcast
20 June 2022
In this episode of ASEAN Insights, Prof Akiko Yamanaka; Special Advisor to ERIA’s President, Former Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Special Ambassador for Peacebuilding, …
Ensuring Digital Transformation Development for All
08 June 2022
Solo, 8 June 2022: Digital transformation, as commonly defined, is the cultural, organisational, and operational change of an organisation, industry, or ecosystem through a smart …
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 …
RCEP Rules of Origin and What They Mean for Cambodia
10 February 2022
Jakarta, 10 February 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement entered into force on 1 January 2022 with 11 participating states. While expectations …
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 …
ASEAN's Road to Recovery with Dr Aladdin Rillo | ASEAN Insights Podcast
17 January 2022
In this episode of ASEAN Insights, Dr Aladdin D Rillo, ERIA's Senior Economic Advisor, and ERIA’s Director of Communications and Special Advisor for US-ASEAN …
Digitalisation and COVID-19 Recovery in ASEAN with Dr Lurong Chen | ASEAN Insights Podcast
27 December 2021
Today's ASEAN Insight episode with Dr Lurong Chen, Senior Economist at ERIA, focuses on Digitalisation in ASEAN and the important role it plays in the …
Building ASEAN's Circular Economy with Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi | ASEAN Insights Podcast
20 December 2021
ASEAN economic ministers adopted the Framework for Circular Economy (CE) for the ASEAN Economic Community in October 2021. The Framework sets out an ambitious long-term …
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 …
RCEP E-Commerce Provisions and What They Mean for Cambodia
02 November 2021
Jakarta, 2 November 2021: With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) set to come into force in January 2022, the agreement's e-commerce provisions will play …
ERIA Supports Development of Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community
18 October 2021
Brunei Darussalam, 18 October 2021: ASEAN economic ministers adopted the Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community at the 20th AEC Council Meeting …
Digital Transformation and Economic Recovery in ASEAN Take the Spotlight at 10th Editors Roundtable
08 October 2021
Jakarta, 8 October 2021: Now in the second year of the COVID-19 health crisis, ASEAN Member-States (AMS) have made remarkable progress in digitalisation and economic …
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 …
‘How Private Companies in Indonesia Combat Marine Plastic Debris’: Private Sector Plays Fundamental Role to Utilising Plastic Waste
21 September 2021
Jakarta, 21 September 2021: Private sector plays a fundamental role in enhancing plastic waste management by providing funding for investment and green jobs, said an …
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 …
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 Role of Policies in Supporting the Private Sector in Combatting Marine Plastic Debris
17 June 2021
Jakarta, 17 June 2021: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and ASEAN Secretariat co-hosted a public forum to discuss how policies can support …
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, …
ASEAN-Japan Business Week: Toward Innovative and Sustainable Growth
24 May 2021
Tokyo, 24 May 2021: Southeast Asia has always been at the heart of the international business for many Japanese companies, and it has become even …
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 Renews MoU with OECD in a Virtual Signing CeremonyÂ
28 April 2021
Tokyo/Paris, 28 April 2021: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) signed the …
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 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 …
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, …
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AmCham Indonesia and ERIA Launch Survey Results on the Impact of COVID-19 on Foreign Firms in ASEAN
30 November 2020
Download Report Jakarta, 30 November 2020: The American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (AmCham) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) …
ERIA Hosts Webinar on Digital Payment and Fintech Innovation to Accelerate Financial Inclusion Across ASEAN
19 November 2020
Jakarta, 19 November 2020: ERIA's MSMEs Webinar Talk #9 was held on the 19th of November. The webinar covered ‘The Rise of Fintech and Digital …
ERIA Holds the 3rd East Asia Energy Forum Virtually
17 November 2020
Jakarta, 17 November 2020: The 3rd East Asia Energy Forum (EAEF) was organized as a virtual event by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and …
ERIA Hosts Webinar on Women in STEM and the Digital Economy from the Perspective of ASEAN
05 November 2020
Jakarta, 5 November 2020: ERIA hosted the MSMEs Talk #8 ‘Women in STEM and the Digital Economy – The ASEAN perspective’. The second webinar of …
ERIA Holds Webinar on Agility and Resilience of Micro-Businesses Amidst and After the Pandemic
22 October 2020
Jakarta, 22 October 2020: ERIA hosted the MSMEs Talk #7 ‘Agility and Resilience of Micro-Businesses - Now and Post-Pandemic’. The webinar was organised under ERIA’s …
ERIA Hosts the MSMEs Talk #6 - Upskilling to Succeed- ASEAN MSMEs in the Digital Economy
08 October 2020
Jakarta, 8 October 2020: ERIA hosted the MSMEs Talk #6 ‘Upskilling to Succeed- ASEAN MSMEs in the Digital Economy’. The webinar kicked off the second …
ERIA Holds Webinar on Sustainability Practices for MSMEs in a COVID-19 World and Beyond
24 September 2020
Jakarta, 24 September 2020: ERIA hosted the MSMEs Talk #5- Sustainability Practices for MSMEs in a COVID-19 World and Beyond. This webinar concluded the first …
ERIA and AustCham Co-hosted Webinar on The Impact of Covid-19 on Australian Businesses Across ASEAN
21 September 2020
Jakarta, 21 September 2020: ERIA and AustCham ASEAN co-hosted the webinar The Impact of Covid-19 on Australian Businesses Across ASEAN to present and discuss the …
ERIA Holds 12th Academic Advisory Council (AAC) Meeting
12 September 2020
Jakarta, 12 September 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted the 12th Academic Advisory Council (AAC) Meeting virtually in wake …
The Energy Situation in ASEAN Post COVID-19: An Online Workshop
10 September 2020
Jakarta, 10 September 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in collaboration with the Institute of Energy Economics Japan (IEEJ), hosted …
ERIA Holds 'ASEAN on Point' Public Forum on Agriculture and Food Sector Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
03 September 2020
Jakarta, 3 September 2020: In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia …
ERIA Hosts Webinar on Women Entrepreneurship Amidst COVID-19
03 September 2020
Jakarta, 3 September 2020: ERIA hosted the MSMEs Talk #4- Women Entrepreneurs Amidst COVID-19 – Boom or Bane? This webinar was part of a series …
ERIA Hosts Webinar on Economic Impact of COVID-19 in ASEAN: Perspectives from Four Countries
18 August 2020
Jakarta, 12 August 2020: ERIA hosted a webinar to discuss the ‘Economic Impact of COVID-19 in ASEAN: Perspectives from Four Countries’. With more than 300 …
ERIA Hosts Webinar on Overcoming GVC Disruptions for MSMEs
30 July 2020
Jakarta, 30 July 2020: The ERIA MSMEs Webinar Talk #3 ‘Overcoming GVC Disruptions – Thinking Out of the Box’, was held on 30 July 2020. …
ERIA Presents Video on the Future of Work in ASEAN
14 July 2020
The future of work is complex. Technological change, especially the digital transformation, is changing the landscape of work and presents new challenges but also opportunities …
Riding on the E-commerce Bandwagon: 2nd ERIA MSME Series Talk
09 July 2020
Jakarta, 9 July 2020: The ERIA MSMEs Webinar Talk #2 ‘Riding on The E-Commerce Bandwagon: Now or Never? – Perspectives from ASEAN MSMEs’, was held …
ERIA Holds Webinar on ASEAN MSMEs in a COVID-19 World
18 June 2020
Jakarta 18 June 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has launched a new series of webinars to discuss how ASEAN …
Realizing ASEAN Smart Cities – A Webinar with Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi
18 May 2020
Jakarta, 14 May 2020: A webinar dialogue on Realizing Smart Cities was jointly hosted by the Smart Cities Network and Economic Research Institute for ASEAN …
ERIA Presents Video on Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris
22 April 2020
Jakarta, 22 April 2020: In honour of Earth Day 2020, ERIA presents a 3-minute primer on marine plastic debris in ASEAN+3 countries. The video also …
ERIA Participates in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2019
02 November 2019
Bangkok, 2 November 2019: Industry 4.0 and technological development needs to be human-centric; therefore, workers of all ages—not just the young—need to be equipped with …
ERIA President Presents Energy Policy Research Outcomes to 13th EAS Energy Ministers Meeting
06 September 2019
Bangkok, 5 September 2019: A delegation of energy economists from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), led by ERIA President Prof …
Japan’s Lessons on Ageing Populations Shared with Africa
29 August 2019
Tokyo, 29 August 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia(ERIA) hosted ‘Towards Population Ageing in Africa—Current Approach to Elderly Care, and Lessons …
HE Yasuo Fukuda Receives the 4th Asia Cosmopolitan Award
10 January 2019
Nara,10 January 2019: Former Prime Minister of Japan HE Yasuo Fukuda received the Grand Prize of the 4th Asia Cosmopolitan Awards (ACA) this afternoon in …
ERIA and UNDP Launch Project 2045 Final Report and Host High Level Seminar and Reception
10 December 2018
Jakarta, 9 December 2018: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a reception and …
ASEAN Secretariat and ERIA pay tribute to Dr. Surin Pitsuwan
03 December 2018
Jakarta, 3 December 2018:The ASEAN Secretariat and Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and co-hosted an event to commemorate the legacy of …
ERIA Supports High School Students Summit on ‘World Tsunami Awareness Day’ 2018 in Wakayama
05 November 2018
Wakayama, 31-1 November 2018: The High School Students Summit on ‘World Tsunami Awareness Day’ 2018 in Wakayama was held on 31 October and 1 November …
Ministers Celebrate ERIA’s 10th Anniversary
30 August 2018
Singapore, 30 Agustus 2018: ERIA celebrated its 10th anniversary with the Economic Ministers and representatives as well as ASEAN Secretary General, Hon Dato Paduka Lim …
ERIA Holds the 11th Governing Board Meeting and Celebrates 10th Anniversary
07 June 2018
Jakarta, 25 May 2018: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held its 11th Governing Board Meeting, followed by the annual Ambassadors’ Meeting …
ERIA Chief Economist Talks About the Future of Asia-Pacific Economic Integration
03 April 2018
Chicago, 24 January 2018: ‘Connectivity is very important in order to upgrade global value chain,’ said Prof Fukunari Kimura, Chief Economist of the Economic …
Upon the Occasion of the Death of Dr Surin Pitsuwan
30 November 2017
It is with the greatest sorrow that I, and all of us at ERIA, have learned of the passing of Dr Surin Pitsuwan. A statesman …
ERIA's Participation in the 31st ASEAN Summit and Other Related Events
21 November 2017
The 31st ASEAN Summit and other related meetings was held Manila, Philippines, 10-14 November 2017. The Summit, with the theme 'Partnering for Change, Engaging the …
ASEAN can Foster Sense of Belonging, says Former Thai PM Vejjajiva
24 October 2017
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can look to Europe's Brexit experience to ensure that something similar does not happen in the regional bloc. …
Former President Macapagal-Arroyo Highlights Social Media Role for ASEAN
24 October 2017
Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo highlighted the importance of state authorities reaching out directly to the people through social media in an age where even …
