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Future Development of Mekong Sub-region Key to ASEAN’s Long-Term Growth
05 August 2020
Jakarta, 14 July 2020: The continued progress of the Mekong Sub-region (MSR) and the implications for the ASEAN Community was the main agenda of the …
JCIE and ERIA Announce Winners of the 1st Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation Award
31 July 2020
Tokyo and Jakarta, 31 July 2020: A virtual event to celebrate the Grand Prize and Second Prize winners of the 1st Healthy Aging Prize for …
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. …
Call for Proposals: ERIA Microdata Research Fiscal Year 2020
28 July 2020
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) invites submissions of research proposals for the ERIA Microdata Research Project for Fiscal Year 2020. …
ERIA Hosts Virtual Forum on Fostering Regulatory Cooperation Through Implementation of GRP in ASEAN
20 July 2020
Jakarta, 20 July 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted a Virtual Forum on Fostering Regulatory Cooperation through Implementation of …
The Second Module on E-Commerce for Capacity Building Programme
17 July 2020
Jakarta, 15 July 2020: The second module on e-commerce for ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme started on 13 July with the posting of course materials on-line, …
ERIA and AIPA Host Dialogue on the Issue of Waste Management During COVID-19
13 July 2020
Jakarta, 13 July 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held the ‘Online Joint Dialogue on Waste Management in the Context …
New On-line Course on E-Commerce for Government Officials
13 July 2020
Jakarta, 13 July 2020: ERIA’s Capacity Building Program has launched a series of on-line workshops on e-commerce. The seven modules, designed for government officials, will …
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 …
Call for Proposals: ERIA Research on COVID-19 and Regional Economic Integration
08 July 2020
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) invites submission of proposals for an ERIA study on COVID-19 and its implications for the …
ERIA Participates in The Virtual High-Level Dialogue: ASEAN and Italy – Many Opportunities for Economic Relations
02 July 2020
2 July 2020, Rome/Kuala Lumpur: ERIA, represented by Prof Akiko Yamanaka, Special Advisor to the President of ERIA was invited to speak at the 4th …
Interview with Prof Ian Coxhead: Labour and Growth in ASEAN
24 June 2020
Jakarta, 24 June 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted an interview with Prof Ian Coxhead who shared his insights …
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 …
ERIA –UNESCAP Joint Virtual Policy Dialogue on 'The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2020'
10 June 2020
Jakarta, 10 June 2020: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and …
Cooperation at the Core of ASEAN-China Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
29 May 2020
Jakarta, 29 May 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the 1st Jakarta Forum on ASEAN-China Relations 2020 held …
The New Normal: Elderly Life and Care Post COVID-19
28 May 2020
Jakarta, 28 May 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in partnership with the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) …
ERIA’s Capacity Building Goes Online with Pandemic Policy Webinar
28 May 2020
Naypyitaw, 28 May 2020: On 27 and 28 May, ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme went online for the first time with two webinars for 30 government …
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 …
Understanding the Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic for the Future of Southeast and East Asian Economic Integration
23 April 2020
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has severely affected East and Southeast Asian economies, through disruptions to the flow of goods and services in the region’s …
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 …
ASEAN Prize 2020 Calls for Nominations
08 April 2020
Jakarta, 1 April 2020 : ASEAN today launched the call for nominations for ASEAN Prize 2020. Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General of ASEAN said, 'At …
Announcement on the Passing of Prof Aileen Baviera
21 March 2020
Jakarta, 21 March 2020: It is with deep sadness that ERIA announces the loss of Prof Aileen Baviera, one of ASEAN’s great academics, due to …
Canada Encourages ASEAN Countries to Contribute to WTO Reform
06 March 2020
Jakarta, 6 March 2020: In response to the challenges faced by the World Trade Organization (WTO), Canada has encouraged ASEAN member countries to get involved …
ERIA Lead Advisor Discusses Indonesia Trade Policy with Surabaya Students
03 March 2020
Surabaya, 3 March 2020: Dr Lili Yan Ing, ERIA’s Lead Advisor for Southeast Asia, attended two discussions with hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students from …
Academics, City Officials, Private Sector, and International Organisations Discuss Issues Related to Smart Cities
29 February 2020
Salem, 29 February 2020: What are the current plans and performance indicators for a smart city – and what are the perceived benefits of a …
AmCham ASEAN Committee Meeting Discusses Coronavirus and Regional Economy
27 February 2020
Jakarta, 27 February 2020: The 2020 kick-off meeting of the AMCHAM ASEAN Committee, held at ERIA, discussed which topics were of most interest for upcoming …
US State Department Official Discusses Energy Resilience and Security in Southeast Asia
25 February 2020
Jakarta, 25 February 2020: With rapidly rising demand for energy, Southeast Asian nations need to enhance energy security, including fuel supply stability and affordability. …
Japanese and Korean Students Discussed NTMs, Digital Economy, and FTAs with ERIA Experts
18 February 2020
Jakarta, 18 February 2020: Around 20 students from Japan and the Republic of Korea learned about non-tariff measures (NTMs), digital economy, and trade negotiations from …
Post ‘Bogor Goals’ Vision Emerges from APEC Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue
18 February 2020
Putrajaya, 18-19 February 2020: The APEC Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Post-2020 Vision (MSD) aimed to promote discussion between Senior Officials from APEC Member Economies, speakers …
ERIA Presents Research at 8th OECD-AMRO-ADB/ADBI-ERIA Asian Regional Roundtable
14 February 2020
Tokyo, 14 February 2020: The 8th OECD-AMRO-ADB/ADBI-ERIA Asian Regional Roundtable on Macroeconomic and Structural Policies was held in Tokyo, Japan, from 13 to 14 …
ERIA Participates in OECD Expert Group on Higher Education Institutions and Innovation Ecosystems
13 February 2020
Paris, 13-14 February 2020: ERIA, represented by Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, was invited to participate in the second OECD expert group on higher education institutions …
Indonesia and Japan Explore Further Political and Economic Cooperation Towards 2045
11 February 2020
Jakarta, 11 February 2019: Indonesia and Japan are looking to enhance their political and economic partnership as the two countries explored bilateral potentials in a …
ASEAN in the Korean Spotlight
31 January 2020
Jakarta, 31 January 2020: The year 2019 marked the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-Korea Dialogue Relations as well as the 10th Anniversary of the ASEAN-Korea Centre …
IDE-JETRO Presents 2020 Research Projects to ERIA Experts
27 January 2020
Jakarta, 27 January 2020: Representatives of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organisation (IDE-JETRO) visited ERIA’s office today for a brainstorming workshop on …
Prof Mari Pangestu Discusses How ERIA can Support Indonesia’s G20 Presidency and ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023
27 January 2020
Jakarta, 27 January 2020: Prof Mari Pangestu lead an informal discussion with senior staff at ERIA regarding the upcoming Indonesian Presidency of G20 and Chairmanship …
ERIA Renews MoU with ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly
22 January 2020
Jakarta, 22 January 2020: Representatives from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) met this morning …
ERIA Congratulates Prof Mari Pangestu on Appointment as World Bank Managing Director
17 January 2020
Jakarta, 17 January 2020: President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura congratulated Prof Mari Elka Pangestu, ERIA’s …
ERIA Pays Courtesy Visit to the Minister of Industry and Trade in Viet Nam
17 January 2020
Hanoi, 17 January 2020: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), led by Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of …
ERIA Opens Tender to Renovate Headquarters in ASEAN Secretariat
17 January 2020
Jakarta, 17 January 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) plans to undertake a 150 m2 space on the 4th floor …
Reporting Viet Nam Chairmanship of ASEAN: ERIA Media Workshop in Hanoi
15 January 2020
Hanoi, 15 January 2020: A media workshop was held today to discuss media strategies for Vietnam’s ASEAN chairmanship for Vietnamese media community. The Centre Institute …
New Zealand Students See Bright Future for ASEAN
15 January 2020
Jakarta, 8 January 2020: A delegation of about 25 students and researchers from New Zealand universities visited ERIA during their 3 week study visit of …
ERIA Takes Part in High-Level Symposium on Intra-ASEAN Trade and Investment
10 January 2020
Hanoi, 10 January 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the High-level Symposium on Intra-ASEAN Trade and Investment: Enhancing …
Sandya Institute Describes Labour Characteristics of Refugees in Indonesia
18 December 2019
Jakarta, 18 December 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted roundtable lunch discussion with Sandya Institute (Sandya) on their newly …
ERIA’s Study on Older Filipinos Draws Positive Feedback from Government of the Philippines
09 December 2019
Quezon City, Manila, 9 December 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Demographic Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (DRDF) and …
Study Finds Many Potential Benefits from Cambodia and Eurasian Economic Union FTA
04 December 2019
Phnom Penh, 4 Dec 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Government of …
ASEAN, ASEAN Centrality, and the Indo-Pacific: Can They Change the Geo-strategic Chessboard?
30 November 2019
Jakarta, 30 November 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) sponsored a discussion with the Universitas Gadjah Mada ASEAN Studies Center …
Pulse Lab Comes to ERIA
29 November 2019
Jakarta, 29 November 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted a discussion with Pulse Lab Jakarta (Pulse Lab) about their …
ERIA Participates in the 1st Roundtable of the OECD Digital for SMEs Global Initiative
29 November 2019
Paris, 29 November 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), represented by the Chief Operating Officer Mr Koji Hachiyama accompanied by …
Prof Akiko Yamanaka Speaks at the Regional Workshop on Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance for ASEAN
28 November 2019
Nay Pyi Taw, 28 November 2019: The Regional Workshop on Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance for ASEAN was held on 27 and 28 November in …
Prof Yamanaka Pays Courtesy Call to HE U Thein Sein, Former President of Union of Myanmar in Nay Pyi Taw
26 November 2019
Nay Pyi Taw, 26 November 2019: Prof Akiko Yamanaka, Special Advisor to the President of ERIA, paid a courtesy call on HE U Thein Sein, …
Micro-level Analysis Key to Understanding ASEAN Integration
26 November 2019
Jakarta, 26 November 2019: Analysis at micro-level, such as firms’ and workers’ behaviour and adjustments within individual member states could improve understanding about the dynamics …
Prof Yamanaka Speaks at Indian Ocean Regional Workshop
20 November 2019
Jakarta, 20 November 2019: Prof Akiko Yamanaka, the Special Advisor to the President of ERIA, participated in the Indian Ocean Regional Workshop to Commemorate 15 …
CSIS and ERIA Hold a Roundtable Discussion on Trade, RCEP, and Innovation
18 November 2019
Washington, 18 November 2019: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Southeast Asia Program in Washington, D.C. recently hosted a second roundtable discussion with …
Regional Issues the Subject of RIN Meeting
15 November 2019
Bangkok, 10 November 2019: The annual Research Institute Network (RIN) meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand on 10 November 2019. It was attended by the …
Advances in Science and Technology Will Save Lives – Prof Nishimura
14 November 2019
Tokyo, 6 November 2019: Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of ERIA, participated in the 3rd General Assembly Meeting of International Tsunami Disaster Prevention Society chaired by …
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 …
