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President Nishimura Speaks at Harvard Conference on New Ways to Approach a New World
21 January 2022
Jakarta, 21 January 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the annual event held by the Harvard College in …
ERIA Joins the 25th ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Meeting
19 January 2022
Preah Sihanouk, 19 January 2022 – Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of ERIA, virtually attended a hybrid 25th Meeting of the ASEAN Tourism Ministers (25th M-ATM) …
Socialisation Workshop on the RCEP E-Commerce Work Plan for Lao PDR
12 January 2022
Vientiane, 12 Jan 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came into force on 1 January 2022, with a chapter dedicated to e-commerce (Chapter 12). …
The Next Chapter of ASEAN and Japan Economic Cooperation in the Post-Pandemic Era
10 January 2022
Jakarta, 10 January 2022: ERIA, in collaboration with the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan …
Call for Proposals: Open Trade, Sustainable Investment and Industry.
05 January 2022
The T20 Policy Brief Abstract submission deadline has been extended to January 17 to attract more submissions. We kindly invite you to submit abstracts of …
ERIA joins Global Strategic Dialogue 2021
20 December 2021
Beijing 20 December 2021: A hybrid webinar for Open Global Economy - Global Strategic Dialogues was co-organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences …
Identifying New Growth Path of Services, Urban Amenities and GVC in Cambodia
13 December 2021
Phnom Penh, 13 December 2021: A key aspect of Global Value Chain (GVC) transformation is the level of growth of service activities and linkages in …
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 …
ERIA Mourns the Passing of Prof Jim McGann
01 December 2021
It is with the greatest sorrow that I, and all of us at ERIA, have learned of the passing of Prof James McGann. We were …
Fostering Next-Gen Entrepreneurs and Innovators| E-S-I Webinar #10
25 November 2021
Jakarta, 25 November 2021: In times of great disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, more innovators are needed to tackle emerging challenges. Entrepreneurs and innovators …
ERIA Participates in the 13th Asia-Europe Summit Meeting
25 November 2021
Phnom Penh, 25-26 November 2021: Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of ERIA, attended the 13th Asia-Europe Summit Meeting (ASEM) as an observer. The ASEM Summit was …
Asian Inclusive Smart Cities in the post COVID-19 Arena
24 November 2021
Kyoto, 24 November 2021: The rapid speed of urbanization in Asia has led to a shift in the way people live and the way human …
ERIA Participates in the First Asia Europe Economic Business Forum
24 November 2021
Phnom Penh, 24 November 2021: The first Asia-Europe Economic and Business Forum (AEEBF) was held on 24 November 2021, on the sidelines of the 13th …
Supporting the Transition to the Negative List Under ATISA
23 November 2021
Phnom Penh, 22-23 November 2021: The ASEAN Member States (AMS) commitment to trade liberalisation has been agreed in the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) …
Implementing and Monitoring RCEP: Understanding Trade and Domestic Structural Transformation – Workshop for Cambodian Officials
23 November 2021
Phnom Penh, 23 – 26 November 2021: Cambodian officials joined a second workshop to enhance their knowledge and understanding of key policy tools to monitor …
The Research Institutes Network Holds Annual Meeting Virtually
22 November 2021
Jakarta, 22 November 2021: The annual Research Institute Network (RIN) meeting was held to gather input from leaders of international research organisations for ERIA’s current …
The Digital Creative Economy Can Be a Driver of the Post-Pandemic Economy in ASEAN
17 November 2021
Bali, 17 November 2021: The Digital Creative Economy offers significant economic growth opportunities for ASEAN. The creative economy is related to a broad range of …
Rules of Origin under RCEP: A Training for Lao PDR Officials
15 November 2021
Vientiane, 15 – 19 November 2021: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will come into force on January 1, 2022 for those countries that have …
The 13th ASEM Plenary Study Launched
11 November 2021
Phnom Penh, 11 November 2021: The 13th ASEM plenary study ‘13th Asia Europe Meeting: Multilateral Cooperation for Resilient, Sustainable, and Rules-Based Future for ASEM’ was …
Harvesting Insights on Agriculture Technology and Innovation Across ASEAN and India
11 November 2021
Jakarta/Ahmedabad, 11 November 2021: Agriculture plays a crucial role in the growth of some of the largest economies across the globe – including India and …
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Key Trends during the Viet Nam Industry 4.0 Summit
09 November 2021
Hanoi, 9 November 2021: The ASEAN digital economy is booming. To maximise the potential benefits arising from digital technology adoption, firms across ASEAN need to …
RCEP, SDGs, and the Need for Sustainable FDI Policies
08 November 2021
Jakarta, 8 November 2021: ‘Building back better’ in Southeast Asia offers an opportunity to advance the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. This was …
Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Asian Public Health Systems
04 November 2021
Jakarta/Manila, 4 November 2021: Asia’s think tanks play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of the region. Over the past several …
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 …
Viet Nam to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation on Healthcare with Japan
27 October 2021
Himeji, 27 October 2021: Viet Nam’s healthcare sector has been undergoing extensive reforms to meet the needs of the people; however, it still needs further …
President of ERIA Participates in the 21st ASEAN Plus Three Agriculture and Forestry Ministers Meeting
27 October 2021
Jakarta, 27 October 2021: The 43rd meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) and associated meetings were held virtually on 27 October. …
ERIA Recognised in Official Statements of 38th and 39th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits
26 October 2021
Brunei Darussalam, 26 October 2021: The 38th and 39th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits were held virtually from 26 to 28 October 2021. Many of …
‘ASEAN Should Focus on Digital Tech for Supply Chain Resilience’: ERIA President
25 October 2021
Bandar Seri Begawan, 25 October 2021: The global economic landscape has been evolving at a very rapid pace, with the world seemingly irreversibly transformed by …
President of ERIA Participates in the 17th ASEAN Plus Three Environment Ministers Meeting
22 October 2021
Jakarta, 22 October 2021: Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, the President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), presented at the 17th ASEAN …
Solving Present-day Social and Environmental Problems through Sustainability Entrepreneurship | E-S-I Webinar #9
21 October 2021
Jakarta, 21 October 2021: The global disruption caused by Covid-19 impacted economic growth as well as effecting the environment and climate change. Today, increasing environmental …
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 …
ERIA Holds the 14th ERIA Governing Board Meeting
12 October 2021
Jakarta, 12 October 2021: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented economic challenges for the ASEAN and East Asia region. With lockdowns, restrictions on the …
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 …
Inclusive Digital Economy Emphasized during the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women Policy Dialogue
07 October 2021
Jakarta, 7 October 2021: Women across ASEAN need increased and equal access to better skills, entrepreneurship opportunities, and leadership positions during this period of rapid …
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 …
Ambassadors Congratulate ERIA for Achievements
06 October 2021
Jakarta, 6 October 2021: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) convened its annual Ambassadors Meeting of ERIA Member States and Dialogue …
ASEAN’s Post-Pandemic Recovery Highlighted at the 5th High-Level Dialogue on ASEAN – Italy Economic Relations
06 October 2021
Rome/Kuala Lumpur, 6 October 2021: The 2021 edition of the High-Level Dialogue on ASEAN – Italy Economic Relations gathered senior policymakers from ASEAN and Italy …
ASEAN’s Energy Transition Goals Outlined by ERIA at 1st Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting
04 October 2021
Tokyo, 4 October 2021: The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Japan hosted the 1st Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting which brought together …
Winners for 2nd Healthy Ageing Prize for Asian Innovation Announced by ERIA and JCIE
04 October 2021
Jakarta, 4 October 2021: We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation, an award that recognizes organizations …
Navigating the Challenges and Potential Gains in Implementing and Monitoring RCEP - Workshop for Cambodian Officials
01 October 2021
Phnom Penh, 28 September – 1 October 2021: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a critical and important framework for global trade and regionalism. …
Leading Digital Entrepreneurship with Women’s role in E-Commerce I The E-S-I Webinar #8
23 September 2021
Jakarta, 23 September 2021: Over the years, access to digital technology has played a major role in empowering women to do businesses. The number of …
ERIA Holds 13th Academic Advisory Council Meeting
22 September 2021
Jakarta, 22 September 2021: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held the 13th Academic Advisory Council (AAC) Meeting. Due to the …
‘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 …
ERIA Attends the 15th EAS Energy Ministerial Meeting
16 September 2021
Bandar Seri Begawan, 16 September 2021: The 15th East Asia Summit – Energy Ministers Meeting (EAS EMM) was hosted virtually by the Ministry of Energy, …
ERIA Participates in the 53rd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ and Related Meetings
15 September 2021
Jakarta, 8-15 September 2021: The 53rd ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting, the 9th East Asia Summit (EAS) Economic Ministers’ Meeting (EMM) and other related meetings …
Analysing Healthtech Ecosystem across ASEAN and India: Technology, Innovation, and Policy Lenses ǀ ERIA-CIIE.CO Webinar Series Ep #2
08 September 2021
Jakarta/Ahmedabad, 8 September 2021: Over the years, rapid adoption of technology has brought transformation to healthcare services and systems, with digital tools bringing healthcare solution …
Growing Opportunities for Strengthening Economic Development Ties Between ASEAN and Latin America
07 September 2021
Jakarta/Santiago, 7 September 2021: Many Latin American countries are increasingly looking at ASEAN to strengthen economic linkages and business development opportunities on both sides of …
Borderless Entrepreneurship: The Way Forward for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs, The E-S-I Webinar #7
31 August 2021
Jakarta, 31 August 2021: Over the past decades, technology adoption and the digital transformation have allowed entrepreneurs to be instantly connected with people, resources, and …
ASEAN Connectivity to Accelerate Collective Efforts Towards Recovery, Resilience
26 August 2021
Jakarta, 26 August 2021: Today, Brunei Darussalam, supported by the ASEAN Secretariat and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), held the …
ERIA Participates in the 42nd AIPA General Assembly
23 August 2021
Tokyo, 23 August 2021: A delegation of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), headed by Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, the President of …
Saving the Planet One Spoon at a Time
21 August 2021
Tokyo, 21 August 2021: Twenty-nine young entrepreneurs with a passion for developing innovative solutions to solve social problems came head-to-head virtually on 21 August in …
Working Towards Services Integration Through the Negative List
13 August 2021
Vientiane, 13 August 2021: The ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) signed in October 2020 establishes a framework to promote economic integration and liberalisation in …
Think Tank Talent for the Future
28 July 2021
Dubai, UAE; 28 July 2021: Global transitions shaping the future of work impact think tanks as much as many other industries, yet there has been …
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 …
Enhancing Food Supply Chain Resilience and Food Security in ASEAN with Digital Technologies
16 July 2021
Jakarta, 16 July 2021: Digital technologies are changing agriculture and food systems and can help governments improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing policies …
ERIA Discusses Findings of Recent OECD Economic Survey of Indonesia
13 July 2021
Paris/Jakarta 13 July 2021: The latest OECD Economic Survey of Indonesia notes how economic growth in the county has been severely affected by the pandemic …
Cambodian Officials Learn New Approaches to Transposition
12 July 2021
Jakarta, 12 July 2021: The World Customs Organisation (WCO) updates the Harmonised System (HS) of tariff descriptions and classification around once in five years. As …
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 …
Addressing CO2 Emissions in Asia: CCUS Network Launched
29 June 2021
Jakarta, 22 June 2021: Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), jointly with Mr Hiroshi Kajiyama, Minister of …
Dr Osuke Komazawa Moderates Session on Barriers and Approaches to Promote Digital Inclusion at CAICT Conference
23 June 2021
Beijing, 23 June 2021: The China Academy for Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) held a conference ‘Digital Inclusion of Older People: Harnessing Digital Technologies to …
