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Prospects of Natural Gas Market in EAS Region Examined at Workshop as Experts See Doubling of Natural Gas Demand by 2050
21 February 2023
Jakarta, 21 February 2023: Applying existing and affordable fuels and energy technologies to expand the use of natural gas is one way to reduce greenhouse …

Dr Angel Gurria Receives the 5th Asia Cosmopolitan Award
19 January 2023
Nara, 19 January 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and Nara Prefecture co-organised the Asia Cosmopolitan Award (ACA) Ceremony marking …

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between ERIA and NCGM to Accelerate International Clinical Research in Asia
12 January 2023
Tokyo/Jakarta, 23 December 2022: the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Jakarta, and the National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM), …

ERIA Study on Carbon Markets, Taxation, Revenue Recycling, Regional Competitiveness
09 December 2022
Jakarta, 9 December 2022: As various carbon pricing and market-based instruments globally revealed that the carbon tax and emission trading system (ETS) represent a …

Announcement of the Winners of the 5th Asia Cosmopolitan Awards
28 October 2022
Nara, 28 October 2022: The 5th Asia Cosmopolitan Awards (ACA) is proud to announce the winners of the Grand Prize, the Economic and Social Science …

How Can Indonesia Manage Uncertainties?
11 October 2022
Jakarta, 11 October 2022: The Investor Daily Summit 2022, held on 11-12 October 2022 at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia, highlighted the theme …

Enhancing Connectivity Towards ASEAN Community Post 2025 Vision
04 October 2022
Phnom Penh, 4 October 2022: The Royal Government of Cambodia hosted the 13th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium in Phnom Penh yesterday. Being the first ASEAN Connectivity …

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ERIA Participated in the B20 – G20 Dialogue: Trade and Investment Task Force
23 September 2022
Labuan Bajo, 23 September 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) participated in the B20-G20 Dialogue: Trade and Investment Task Force. …

ERIA President : Digitalisation in the G20 Shall Promote Development for All
23 September 2022
Bali, 23 September 2022: ‘Deployment of industrial robots and AI promises substantial productivity gains, but it can also contribute to increasing inequalities’. This was the …

ERIA Lead Advisor for SEA Pinpoints COVID-19 Impact, Global Political Tensions as Challenges to Global Economy
20 September 2022
Bali, 20 September 2022: A leading expert on Southeast Asia affairs pointed to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising global political tensions as serious challenges to …

ERIA’s Lead Advisor for SEA Calls Digital Transformation a Double-edged Sword in G20 Meeting
20 September 2022
Bali, 20 September 2022: Digital transformation reduces the cost of sharing information but could cause displacement effects in labour markets. This was how Dr …
ERIA Launches ‘The Comprehensive Asia Development Plan 3.0’ at Special Event during the ASEAN Economic Ministers and Related Meetings
17 September 2022
Siem Reap, 17 September 2022: Whilst COVID-19 had negative impacts on the economy, it also revealed the resilience of international production networks and has expedited …

ERIA Explores Future Collaboration with the Australia Indonesia Centre
16 September 2022
Jakarta, 16 September 2022: ERIA’s Strategy and Partnership (SPP) Director, Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, and Programme Officer, Amelia Litania, met with the representatives from …

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‘ASEAN’s Challenges on Carbon-Neutrality and Energy Security’ - The Fifth East Asia Energy Forum 2022
12 September 2022
Phnom Penh, 12 September 2022: The emerging energy topics of decarbonisation and carbon mitigation efforts have been challenges for the ASEAN region, and global concerns …

ERIA Publishes Policy Recommendations on the Role of the G20 Towards an International Agreement on Plastic Pollution
07 September 2022
Jakarta, 7 September 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in collaboration with Berlin-based Ecologic Institute and the University of Indonesia’s …

T20 Indonesia Summit 2022: Special Session - Launch of ‘G20 Research Forum’: Towards Multi-Dimensional Perspectives on G20 Development Agenda
05 September 2022
Bali, 5 September 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), and the Institute …

T20 Summit: Leveraging Digital Transformation and Smartization to Improve Quality of Life
05 September 2022
Bali, 5 September 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) co-hosted the Think20 (T20) Summit on 5 September 2022 at Hilton …

'Exploring Short-term Solutions to the Global Gas Crisis' – G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) parallel event
29 August 2022
Bali, 29 August 2022: The Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) co-hosted the …

The 7th Energy Research Institute Network (ERIN) Workshop: Energy Security and Climate Action in East Asia Region
16 August 2022
Jakarta, 16 August 2022: The Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the Energy Research Institute Network (ERIN) co-hosted the 7th ERIN …

G20 High-Level Forum on Trade, Investment, and Industry: New Normal, New Technologies, New Financing
27 July 2022
Jakarta, 27 July 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) co-hosted a G20 High-Level Forum (HLF) on Trade, Investment, and Industry …

ERIA Co-Hosts G20 High-Level Forum on Trade, Investment, and Industry
26 July 2022
Jakarta, 26-27 July 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) co-hosted a G20 High-Level Forum (HLF) on trade, investment, and industry …

Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation Knowledge Lab Launched in Singapore
23 June 2022
Singapore, 23 June 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, in partnership with the Asian Network, launched a new ERIA initiative to …

Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation Knowledge Lab Launched in Thailand
17 June 2022
Bangkok, 17 June 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, in partnership with the Asian Network, launched a new ERIA initiative to …

Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Innovation Knowledge Lab Launched in Cambodia
25 May 2022
Phnom Penh, 25 May 2022: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, in partnership with the Asian Network, launched a new ERIA initiative …

President of ERIA and Cambodia's Minister of Commerce Launch Monograph on RCEP
14 March 2022
Phnom Penh, 14 March 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) became the largest free trade agreement in the world when it was signed in …

The Next Chapter of ASEAN and Japan Economic Cooperation in the Post-Pandemic Era
10 January 2022
Jakarta, 10 January: FPCI in collaboration with Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan …

Bappenas and ERIA Launch the Indonesian Manufacturing Sector Review
17 November 2021
Jakarta, 17 November 2021: The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency, Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN …
ASEAN Endorses ‘NTM Toolkit’
09 September 2021
Bandar Seri Begawan, 9 September 2021: Strengthening the ASEAN economy is key to the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. One critical element to …

Efforts begin toward development of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Asia
22 June 2021
‘Asia CCUS Network’ has launched: Efforts begin toward development of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Asia "On 22 June, Prof Hidetoshi …

Global E-commerce Partnership Gains Two New Members
22 June 2021
The British Standards Institution and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East-Asia have joined the eTrade for all initiative. The UNCTAD-led eTrade for all …

Hydrogen as an Important Part of Carbon Neutrality for ASEAN
14 April 2021
3 March 2021 ERIA Hydrogen Working Group The ERIA working group on the study of hydrogen potential in the EAS region held its 1st meeting …

ERIA’s Research Institutes Network Launches Its Website
06 April 2021
Bangkok, 6 April 2021: The secretariat of ERIA’s Research Institutes Network (RIN) has officially launched the RIN website ‘to provide a central informational digital base …

ERIA Ranks in the Top Ten International Economic Policy Think Tanks
29 January 2021
Jakarta, 29 January 2021: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) was ranked ninth out of 85 top International Economic Policy Think …

IGES and ERIA Sign MoU to Strengthen Policy Research for Circular Economy and Prevention of Marine Plastic Pollution in ASEAN+3 Countries
07 January 2021
Jakarta, 7 January 2021: The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) signed a Memorandum …

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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) …

ASEAN Connectivity holds symposium on comprehensive and cohesive recovery
31 August 2020
Jakarta, 28 August 2020: The Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to ASEAN hosted the 11th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium today on “Enhancing ASEAN Cohesiveness, Responsiveness through …

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. …

ASEAN Countries Need to Harmonise Regulations to Improve Trade Performance
31 January 2020
Jakarta, 31 January 2020: ASEAN member countries need to harmonize regulations to improve trade performance in the Southeast Asian region. Trade between ASEAN countries is …

ASEAN Think Tanks Continue to Climb in the Ranks of Global Think Tanks
29 January 2020
Jakarta, 29 January 2020: Jakarta-based international organization, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), was recognised among the world’s leading think …

AIPA and ERIA Renew MoU to Build Capacity of ASEAN Parliamentarians on Matters Relating to AEC and ASEAN Integration
22 January 2020
Jakarta, 22 January 2020: The signing ceremony of the renewed ‘Memorandum of Understanding to Develop the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)'s Capacity on Matters Concerning ASEAN …

New Study Shows the Prospects are Good for a Cambodia-Eurasia Free Trade Agreement
04 December 2019
Phnom Penh, 4 Dec 2019: The report on the ‘Feasibility Study on the FTA Between Kingdom of Cambodia and Eurasian Economic Union’ was launched by …

ERIA Releases Updated Database to Help Improve Trade Environment in ASEAN
10 September 2019
Bangkok, 10 September 2019: The official handover ceremony of the Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) Database from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) …

ASEAN Think Tanks Climb in Global Rankings
31 January 2019
Jakarta, 31 January 2019: Think tanks from ASEAN founding member countries of Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia were listed among the world’s leading research institutions based …

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 the Ministry of Electricity and Energy of Myanmar Launched the Natural Gas Master Plan for Myanmar
11 December 2018
Nay Pyi Taw, 11 December 2018: ‘The Government of Myanmar should continue to play a pivotal role in developing the natural gas market through policy …

ERIA and Bappenas Hold High-Level Policy Roundtable on Indonesian Manufacturing Development Strategy
05 December 2018
Jakarta. 5 December 2018: The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Republic of Indonesia, and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and …

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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 Contributes to the 12th ASEM Discussions and the ASEM Chair’s Statement on Asia Europe Connectivity
20 October 2018
Brussels, 20 October 2018: The 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit was held in Brussels on 18-19 October, 2018. Fifty-one member countries from Asia and Europe, …

ERIA and Routledge Release New Co-Publication on Social Protection in East Asia
19 October 2018
ERIA’s Senior Economist, Dr Fauziah Zen, along with fellow editors, Prof Mukul G. Asher and Ms Astrid Dita, recently released their latest publication ‘Social Protection …

Announcement of the Winners of the 4th Asia Cosmopolitan Awards
18 October 2018
Grand Prize Yasuo Fukuda Former Prime Minister, Japan Economic and Social Science Prize Richard E. Baldwin Professor of International Economics at the …

Lao PDR Ministry of Energy and Mines and ERIA Launched Lao PDR National Energy Statistics 2018
02 July 2018
Vientiane, 2 July 2018: The Ministry of Energy and Mines of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN …

Prof Nishimura Elected as ERIA President
25 May 2018
Jakarta, 25 May 2018 : The Governing Board (GB) of Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) unanimously reelected Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura as …

ERIA among Top Think Tanks Globally
02 February 2018
Jakarta, 2 February 2018: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) in Jakarta has again been ranked amongst the best think tanks …

Economics Discussion Forum and Book Dissemination | The Indonesian Economy: Industrial and Trade Policy
18 November 2017
YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA - 18 November 2017: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics and Business, …

Book Dissemination: The Indonesian Economy: Industrial and Trade Policy
10 November 2017
BANDUNG, INDONESIA - 10 November 2017: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), together with the Faculty of Economics and Business, Padjajaran …

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ERIA, DFA, FSI Organise the High Level Forum on [email protected]
19 October 2017
PASAY CITY, THE PHILIPPINES - 19 October 2017: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), and …

Book Release: Voices of ASEAN: What Does ASEAN Mean to ASEAN Peoples?
08 August 2017
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in collaboration with the Philippine Government, has embarked on the [email protected] Project as part of …

Book Release: Building ASEAN Community: Political-Security and Socio-Cultural Reflections
08 August 2017
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in collaboration with the Philippine Government, has embarked on the [email protected] Project as part of …

ERIA and IDE-JETRO Organises International Symposium 'New Normal, Integration, and Inequality'
07 March 2017
Jakarta, Indonesia - 7 March 2017: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the Institute of Developing Economies - Japan External …

ERIA President Welcomes the Adoption of Trade Facilitation Agreement
23 February 2017
ERIA welcomes the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) entry into force on 22 February 2017. The TFA is a major milestone for the global trading system, …