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Role of Asian Think Tanks Key to Addressing Global Challenges
12 November 2019
Bangkok, 12 November 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the Asia-Pacific Think Tank Summit (APTTS) which was co-organised …

Asian Regionalism Redefines Globalisation: The 10th East Asia Local and Regional Government Congress
07 November 2019
Nara, 7 November 2019: In 2010, which marked the 1,300th anniversary of the establishment of Japan’s first Capital, Heijo-kyo in the city of Nara, the …

ERIA’s Research Projects Acknowledged in Statements from the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings
04 November 2019
Bangkok, 4 November 2019: Various research projects and initiatives conducted by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) were recognised by the …

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 …

Population Ageing in Asian Countries Tackled in ERIA Symposium
27 October 2019
Taipei, 27 October 2019: Members of the ERIA-sponsored Longitudinal Studies for Aging and Health in the Philippines and in Viet Nam presented the outcome of …

Bangkok Dialogue on Efficiency-Based Regional Approach to Realise Sustainable Development Goals
24 October 2019
Bangkok, 24 October 2019: The advancement and potential realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was the subject of an international workshop held on 23–24 …

ERIA Co-hosts Photo Exhibition on ASEAN Infrastructure in ASEAN Secretariat
18 October 2019
Jakarta, 18 October 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), the Mission of Japan to ASEAN, ASEAN Secretariat, and the ASEAN …

ERIA Co-hosts the AHWIN Forum: Achieving Healthy Ageing in Asia
17 October 2019
Tokyo, 17 October 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), together with the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) of …
SMEs and Private Sector Discuss Digital Economy in the SME Digital Economy Summit
16 October 2019
Singapore, 16 October 2019: Themed From Local to Global, the SME Digital Economy Summit brought together SMEs and the private sector to discuss the digital …

Impetus on Social Impact Analysis for Government Programmes Pushed in Yogya Seminar
16 October 2019
Yogyakarta, 16 October 2019: The development of social impact analysis (SIA) as a mandatory requirement for national government programmes was the objective of the 1st …

ERIA Participates in a Working Breakfast Hosted by the Italy-ASEAN Association in Milan
16 October 2019
Milan, 14 October 2019: ERIA Director of Strategy and Partnerships Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan attended a Working Breakfast at the Italy-ASEAN Association in Milan, Italy, …

ERIA Attends 41st ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry
16 October 2019
Bandar Seri Begawan, 16 October 2019: The 41st ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) and associated meetings were held in Bandar Seri Begawan, …

ERIA Participates in First Expert Group on Skills and Innovation of OECD-European Commission HEInnovate Initiative
14 October 2019
Paris, 9 October 2019: ERIA, together with experts from OECD countries, emerging economies, and the OECD Secretariat, participated in the first expert group discussion on …
ERIA Takes Part in COSTI 77: New Technologies and Innovation for Economic Development
11 October 2019
Singapore, 7 October 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the 77th ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and …

Prof Nishimura: Towards 2040, ASEAN Must Harness New Technologies and Deep Sense of Belonging
10 October 2019
Kuala Lumpur, 10 October 2019: As ASEAN moves closer to passing significant milestones such as ASEAN Vision 2020 and the ASEAN Community Vision 2025, the …

Indonesia’s National Planning Agency Holds Workshop on Financing Long-Term Care for the Elderly
09 October 2019
Yogyakarta, 9 October 2019: Developing a long-term care system in Indonesia was the focus of a workshop held in Yogyakarta on 9 October 2019. Organised …

ERIA Participates in the 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment in Cambodia
09 October 2019
Siem Reap, 9 October 2019: The 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment and Related Meetings were held in Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia from …

Editors Discuss ASEAN Vision 2040 during the Eighth ERIA Editors’ Roundtable
07 October 2019
Bangkok, 6 October 2019: ASEAN Vision 2040 and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific were among the topics of discussion during a recent meeting of …

Prof Akiko Yamanaka Speaks at Science and Technology in Society Forum 2019 in Kyoto
07 October 2019
Kyoto, 7 October 2019: Prof Akiko Yamanaka, the Special Advisor to the President of ERIA, participated as one of the speakers at the session titled …

ERIA Research Shows that Caregiving Reflects Socio-Cultural Values of Care Settings
03 October 2019
Bali, 3 October 2019: An ERIA study on the transfer of skills and knowledge by cross-border caregivers found that it is important to consider the …

Government Officials and Experts Discuss Latest LNG Market Trends in 8th Producer–Consumer Conference
26 September 2019
Tokyo, 26 September 2019: More than 500 high government officials, energy experts, academics, and business representatives from all over the world participated in the 8th …

Ministerial Meeting Tackles Future Directions for Global Utilisation of Hydrogen
25 September 2019
Tokyo, 25 September 2019: ERIA President Prof. Hidetoshi Nishimura led an ERIA delegation to the 2nd Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting held on 25 September 2019 …

ERIA Delegation Joins the Carbon Recycling Ministerial Conference
25 September 2019
Tokyo, 25 September 2019: A delegation from ERIA participated in the International Conference on Carbon Recycling 2019 on 25 September 2019 in Tokyo. Organised by …

CSIS Hosts ERIA Roundtable Discussion on ASEAN Vision 2040
24 September 2019
Washington, DC, 24 Sept 2019: The Center for Strategic and International Studies Southeast Asia Program hosted a roundtable discussion on ERIA’s publication ASEAN Vision 2040 …

ASEAN SG Dato Lim Pays Courtesy Calls on the New Ministers in Japan
20 September 2019
Japan, 19-20 September 2019: Secretary-General of ASEAN Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi visited Japan on 19 and 20 September 2019 to pay courtesy calls on …

Financial Support is Needed to Overcome the Regional Waste Management Issues in Indonesia and Other Asian Countries
18 September 2019
Jakarta, 18 September 2019: Experts in waste management issues, private sector, and policymakers attended a seminar on ‘Regional Waste Management in Indonesia and Other Asian …

ERIA Holds the Annual Symposium with Chinese Academy of Social Science
18 September 2019
Weihai, 17-18 September 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hold the East Asia Summit and East Asia Cooperation Symposium 2019, …

Students Learn About Disaster Risk Reduction on High School Student Summit 2019
11 September 2019
Hokkaido, 7-9 September 2019: Around 520 high school students and teachers from 43 countries and domestic high schools in Japan gathered in a six-day event …

ERIA Participates in the 51st ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings
10 September 2019
Bangkok, 10 September 2019: The 51st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting, the 7th East Asia Summit (EAS) Economic Ministers’ Meeting and other related …

ERIA Attends the 8th Asia Ministerial Energy Roundtable
10 September 2019
Abu Dhabi, 10 September 2019: Prof Jun Arima, ERIA’s Senior Policy Fellow of Energy and Environment, attended the 8th Asia Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER8) with …
Workshop Targets Integration of Policy and Research on Ageing in ASEAN
06 September 2019
Singapore, 6 September 2019: Tackling population ageing to harness the potential and strengths of collaborative efforts among ASEAN Member States (AMS) was the focus of …

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 …

ERIA Holds 8th Energy Research Institute Network Meeting
02 September 2019
Bangkok, 1 September 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in cooperation with the Energy Research Institute (ERI) of Chulalongkorn University, …

Policymakers and Experts Discuss Sustainable Energy and Connectivity in 2nd East Asia Energy Forum
02 September 2019
Bangkok, 2 September 2019: Energy ministers and researchers from ASEAN countries gathered in Bangkok on 2 September 2019 to attend the 2nd East Asia Energy …

ASEAN Vision 2040 Launched in Jakarta
30 August 2019
Jakarta, 30 August 2019: ASEAN Vision 2040, ERIA’s project with the Government of Thailand, the ASEAN Chair in 2019, was launched in Jakarta on 30 …

ERIA Attends the 40th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly
30 August 2019
Bangkok, 30 August 2019: The 40th General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) with the theme ‘Advancing Parliamentary Partnership for Sustainable Community’ was held on …

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 …

ERIA Holds Family Memorial for Dr Ponciano Sabado Intal, Jr
27 August 2019
Jakarta, 26 August 2019: On Monday, 26 August 2019, ERIA held a memorial gathering in honour of Dr Ponciano Sabado Intal, Jr. who passed away …

ERIA Takes Part in Delhi Process V
27 August 2019
New Delhi, 21-25 August 2019: ERIA’s network organisation in India, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), organises the Delhi Process on South-South Cooperation …

ERIA Holds the 10th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium in Bangkok
27 August 2019
Bangkok, 27 August 2019 : The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, and the ASEAN …

Upon the Occasion of the Death of Dr Ponciano Sabado Intal, Jr.
26 August 2019
Jakarta, 24 August 2019: It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Dr Ponciano Sabado Intal, Jr., the Senior …

ERIA Receives Courtesy Call from Charge d’Affairs a.i. of US Mission to ASEAN
23 August 2019
Jakarta, 23 August 2019: ERIA President Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura was very pleased to welcome Ms Melissa Brown, Charge d’Affairs a.i. of the United States Mission …

ERIA and the Indonesian Ministry of Trade Holds a Policy Dialogue on East Asia Integration
20 August 2019
Jakarta, 20 August 2019: Experts on international trade discussed various challenges that lay ahead for the economic integration of East Asian countries during a discussion …

Exchange Students from ASEAN and East Asia Countries Visit ERIA
13 August 2019
Jakarta, 13 August 2019: A group of 30 exchange students from ASEAN and East Asia countries visited ERIA’s office in Jakarta on 13 August 2019 …

World Bank Report: East Asia Countries Should Adapt Development Model
01 August 2019
Jakarta, 1 August 2019: A recent World Bank report ‘A Resurgent East Asia: Navigating a Changing World’ stated that countries in developing East Asia will …

ASEAN Must Chart New Vision Towards 2040
30 July 2019
Kuala Lumpur, 26 July 2019: Experts caution ASEAN must make the political commitment to address major external issues confronting ASEAN to ensure ASEAN centrality is …

ERIA Welcomes New COO Koji Hachiyama
30 July 2019
Jakarta, 30 July 2019: he Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Koji Hachiyama as …

ASEAN Needs to be Nimble and Proactive
29 July 2019
Bangkok, 29 July 2019: To face unpredictable challenges in the future, ASEAN has to be nimble and proactive, Prof Fukunari Kimura told the Thai audience …

Enhancing the Readiness of ASEAN Smart Cities
26 July 2019
Chiang Mai, 24 July 2019: ERIA, in collaboration with Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Srinidhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), and Chiang Mai Municipality, organised …

ERIA and GECF Discuss Energy and Natural Gas Outlook at Joint Workshop
25 July 2019
Jakarta, 23 July 2019: Energy demand in ASEAN and East Asia will continue to rise and natural gas will be a key component to meet …

ERIA Becomes Member of the Council for Global Problem-Solving
24 July 2019
Jakarta, 24 July 2019: As of July 2019, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has become a member of the Council …

ERIA Expresses Condolences on the Passing of H.E. Mr Soulivong Daravong
19 July 2019
Lao, 15 July 2019: We are deeply saddened to hear that H.E Mr Soulivong Daravong, former Minister of Energy and Mines, Lao People’s Democratic Republic(Lao …

ERIA CBP Holds Workshop on E-commerce in Naypyitaw
15 July 2019
Nay Pyi Taw, 11-12 July 2019: ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme facilitated a workshop in Nay Pyi Taw on 'E-commerce for Trade Negotiators', co-hosted with …

ERIA Attends AIIB Annual Meeting 2019
15 July 2019
Luxembourg, 11-13 July 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) was invited to attend the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) annual …

Journalists and Diplomatic Community Discuss ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific
08 July 2019
Jakarta, 4 July 2019: The ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific is a dynamic and living document that aims to protect ASEAN interests and promote cooperation …

MITI Appoints ERIA Policy Fellow to New Trade and Industry Advisory Council
27 June 2019
Kuala Lumpur, 27 June 2019: The Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) appointed ERIA Policy Fellow to its new Trade and Industry …

UNESCAP Proposes up to $1.5 Trillion Investment Per Year in Asia Pacific to Achieve SDG 2030
27 June 2019
Jakarta, 20 June 2019: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and …

Macroeconomic Policies and Development Challenges Lead Discussion at Asia Regional Roundtable
19 June 2019
Jakarta, 18-19 June 2019: Distinguished policy makers, prominent academics, think tank experts, and practitioners from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the ASEAN …

Lao Business and Industry to Benefit from ICT and Blockchains
18 June 2019
Vientiane, 13 June 2019: Lao businesses and government need to work together to realise the potential benefits of information and communications technology (ICT) and blockchains. …

ERIA Takes Part in G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth
17 June 2019
Karuizawa, 15-16 June 2019: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), headed by the President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, participated …