Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
Opinions
Viet Nam in 'Northeast' Asian History – 'Resonance and Empathy' Between Japan and Viet Nam
05 September 2023
By Ambassador of Japan to Viet Nam, Takio Yamada Introduction This year, Japan and Viet Nam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of …
Re-invigorating the International Trade System
08 September 2022
By Prof Shujiro Urata, Senior Research Advisor to the President: The world faces unprecedented and difficult challenges, including US–China rivalry, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, …
Remembering Abe and Japan's Rise
12 July 2022
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It is not an overstatement to say that the late prime minister Shinzo Abe single-handedly promoted Japan's …
Japan’s New Model of Capitalism in an Uncertain World
15 February 2022
By Prof Shujiro Urata, Senior Research Advisor to the President of ERIA: The year 2021 began with hope that the successful development of a new …
Reclaiming Pragmatism in Japan’s Energy Policy
03 April 2021
By Prof Jun Arima, Senior Policy Fellow for Energy and Environment: In March 2021, Japan marked ten years since the 3/11 Great East Japan Earthquake …
Without Trump, CJK Becomes Friendlier
01 December 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It has been a four-year hiatus for the three Asian economic powerhouses. Whatever their collaborative configurations may have …
Will PM Suga Lead Japan to Abe 2.0?
22 September 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It was immediately obvious before last week's vote in Japan's parliament that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party wanted …
Indonesia and Japan: a role model in bilateral relations
14 February 2019
By Cantika Rustandi, Communications Consultant: The past few years point to signs of a changing global order that has significantly impacted global stability. Many countries …
Managing the G20's relevance: Japan's presidential agenda
07 December 2018
JAKARTA - The leaders of the Group of 20 — the world’s 19 wealthiest nations plus the European Union — gathered in Buenos Aires last …
Australia and Japan’s Light Bulb Moment
12 March 2018
The future of Australia-Japan energy cooperation will be increasingly shaped by the growing demands of their Asian neighbours, Venkatachalam Anbumozhi writes. Current energy cooperation between …
