Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
Blue Economy Initiatives in South-East Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
30 November 2023
The Blue Economy has emerged as a compelling strategy for safeguarding inland water and ocean resources while fostering economic growth. In ASEAN, the Blue Economy's … Read More
Revisiting the Impacts of COVID-19 Government Policies and Trade Measures on Trade Flows: A Focus on RCEP Nations
29 November 2023
This study investigates the impacts of COVID-19 government policies and trade measures on trade flows and trade resilience in Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) nations … Read More
Does Financial or Trade Integration Cause Instability? Evidence from Emerging and ASEAN Economies
29 November 2023
This study empirically examines the nexus amongst financial integration, trade integration, and instability in various emerging and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economies. Using … Read More
Analysis of Future Mobility Fuel Scenarios Considering the Sustainable Use of Biofuels and Other Alternative Vehicle Fuels in East Asia Summit Countries – Phase III
29 November 2023
The broader adoption of non-fossil fuel vehicles, such as those running on biofuels and electric power, is intricately connected to the achievement of Sustainable Development … Read More
Viet Nam 2045: Development Issues and Challenges
28 November 2023
Viet Nam’s impressive economic growth has been driven by a socialist-oriented market economy often recognised as the 'Viet Nam model.’ This model, in combination with … Read More
Conducting Energy Consumption Survey and Establishing Energy Efficiency Indicators for the Industrial and Commercial Sectors of the Philippines
28 November 2023
The Philippines has witnessed a significant surge in energy demand, particularly in electricity, between 1990 and 2019, primarily attributed to remarkable economic growth during that … Read More
Health Economic Alternatives for Future Pandemic Travel
28 November 2023
Global efforts to control the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have had a major impact on the international travel industry. For the most part, fortunately, these … Read More
Attracting Global Talents: Bringing Digital Nomads and the Highly Skilled into ASEAN
27 November 2023
The advancement of technology and borderless working accelerated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has pushed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to rethink its … Read More
An Overview of the Blue Economy of the Philippines – A Brief Assessment and Recommendations
27 November 2023
T his overview provides a brief assessment of the blue economy of thePhilippines, listing the main challenges and risks facing all stakeholders in the … Read More
Cogeneration Potential in Indonesia’s Industry Sector with Reference to Japan and Malaysian Experiences
27 November 2023
Thermal power plants utilise fossil fuels to generate electricity, with a significant portion of the heat produced being released into the atmosphere as waste. The … Read More
Assess EE&C Indicators and Policies to Ensure a Low Carbon Development Path
07 November 2023
ASEAN countries are actively promoting energy efficiency policies to address the rising energy consumption accompanying economic development. However, over the 2-decade period from 2000 to … Read More
Local Content Requirements Promises and Pitfalls
06 November 2023
As anti-globalisation and geopolitical tensions continue to rise, the use of local content requirements (LCRs) around the world has become more noticeable than ever before. … Read More
Accelerating AI in ASEAN: Addressing Disparities, Challenges, and Regional Policy Imperatives
03 November 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) is attracting significant attention worldwide in 2023 because of its potential to transform economies and societies. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations … Read More
ASEAN Digital Community 2045
02 November 2023
Over the last decade, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has undergone significant development in digitalisation. The rapid digital transformation in ASEAN, however, has … Read More
Infrastructure for Inclusive Economic Development Vol.1: Lessons Learnt from Indonesia
27 October 2023
Indonesia, the world's largest archipelagic nation state, has made great progress in the provision of infrastructure over the past half century. But the country still … Read More
Infrastructure for Inclusive Economic Development Vol.2: Case Studies of Accelerated Projects
27 October 2023
Indonesia, the world's largest archipelagic nation state, has made great progress in the provision of infrastructure over the past half century. But the country still … Read More
Follow-up ASEAN Seamless Trade Facilitation Indicators
09 October 2023
The second ASEAN Seamless Trade Facilitation Indicators (ASTFI) and the Trade Transactions Cost (TTC) study, known as ASTFI-TTC II, is a follow-up report to the … Read More
Building and Enhancing Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in ASEAN: A Preliminary Scoping Study
29 September 2023
‘ASEAN Regional Guidelines for Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN’ were adopted at the 44th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry on 26 October … Read More
Study on Green Hydrogen Production in Brunei Darussalam
29 September 2023
While Brunei Darussalam has long been renowned for its oil and gas production and export, it is now embracing a shift towards carbon neutrality by … Read More
Cross-Border Integration of Renewable Energy Systems Experiences, Impacts, and Drivers
19 September 2023
Cross-border energy trade and the integration of renewable energy have become increasingly vital for countries and regions aiming to meet energy demands efficiently, reduce costs, … Read More
Developing a National Blue Economy Framework for Lao PDR
13 September 2023
This policy brief discusses the development of a national blue economy framework for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to capitalise on the country’s … Read More
The Blue Economy in Brunei Darussalam
13 September 2023
Brunei Darussalam needs new drivers to diversify the economy due to its one-dimensional nature. At the same time, the country is facing other challenges such … Read More
Industry Agglomeration, Urban Amenities, and Regional Development in India
13 September 2023
Industrial agglomeration is an important component to create efficiency and externalities for industrial growth and competitiveness for the Indian economy. In this paper, we examine … Read More
Membangun UMKM Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif di Indonesia Timur
04 September 2023
The book dives into issues surrounding the development of the creative industry and tourism by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in five East Indonesian … Read More
Energy Outlook and Energy Saving Potential in East Asia 2023
31 August 2023
From COP 26 to COP 27, countries have made ambitious pledges towards achieving Net-Zero Emissions by the mid-century. However, the recent oil and gas price … Read More
The Effects of the United States–China Trade War During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Supply Chains: Evidence from Viet Nam
29 August 2023
The trade war between the United States (US) and China has affected their bilateral trade as well as that with other countries. This study investigates … Read More
The Role of Export Incentives and Bank Credit on the Export Survival of Firms in India During COVID-19
29 August 2023
The aim of this study is threefold. First, we analyse the relationship between export incentives on firm survival during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis; second, … Read More
Global Value Chain Disruptions and Firm Survival During COVID-19: An Empirical Investigation
29 August 2023
Despite the rapid acceleration of countries participating in global value chains (GVCs) over the last three decades, global GVC participation rates have plateaued since the … Read More
ASEAN Digital Community (ADC) 2045
28 August 2023
Digital transformation has profoundly reshaped not only the way we work but also the way we live. It has shifted the focus of goods and … Read More
ASEAN’s Digital Integration: Evolution of Framework Documents
23 August 2023
This book explores the evolution of ASEAN policies and initiatives on the digital sector and digital economy and identifies the characteristics of ASEAN’s digital integration … Read More
The COVID-19 Pandemic and World Machinery Trade Network
16 August 2023
In light of the importance of the machinery trade in global trade, this study examines whether the patterns of machinery exports changed significantly after the … Read More
Rethinking the Growth of Creative Economy in Indonesia: The Music and Gaming Sub-sectors
16 August 2023
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the music and gaming sectors in Indonesia, aiming to provoke new perspectives and ideas. It explores the economic … Read More
Call for Proposals: ERIA-Swinburne Joint Workshop on 'A Study of the Resiliency of Global Value Chains (GVCs) in East Asia'
15 August 2023
Global value chains (GVCs) are broadly described as the process of breaking up vertically integrated production processes into finer stages and relocating each stage to … Read More
What Japanese Tourism Amenities are Influenced in Terms of Affecting Inbound Tourist Demand?
14 August 2023
Since 2012, the number of inbound tourists to Japan has increased every year, and new records of tourism-related economic indicators are being updated. On the … Read More
ASEAN-Japan Economic Partnership for a Sustainable and Resilient Future
11 August 2023
The ASEAN–Japan relationship began in 1973 and gained significant momentum in the late 1980s with a surge in Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) in … Read More
Renewable Energy Transition in South Asia: Role of Regional Energy Trade
11 August 2023
Renewable energy encompasses energy derived from sources that can be naturally replenished, falling into five primary categories: biomass, geothermal, hydropower, wind, and solar. This report … Read More
Development and Assessment of a Meal Assistance and Oral Care Module for Care Workers in Asian Countries
04 August 2023
This study investigates the effectiveness of meal assistance and oral care checklists developed during the previous ERIA project (FY 2018–2019). The research involved multiple stages, … Read More
Investment Facilitation and Promotion in Cambodia: Impact of Provincial-level Characteristics on Multinational Activities
03 August 2023
This paper examines the foreign direct investment policy of Cambodia in terms of investment promotion and facilitation. The study examines the key factors affecting the … Read More
Developing the Blue Economy in Indonesia
02 August 2023
During Indonesia’s chairmanship of ASEAN in 2023, it has highlighted the blue economy as a key sector for the region’s sustainable future. A greener and … Read More
Sustainable Blue Economy Development in Cambodia: Status, Challenges, and Priorities
02 August 2023
Cambodia is at the early stage of maximising the full potential of the blue economy, inclusively and sustainably, due to the lack of an integrated … Read More
Resilient Long-term Care under the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand
24 July 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to the vulnerabilities of long-term care systems in Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand. While institutional care serves as a means … Read More
Call for Proposals: Electric Vehicles in ASEAN: Total Cost of Ownership, Externalities, and Sustainable Strategies
14 July 2023
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is extending an invitation for research proposals pertaining to the theme of 'Electric Vehicles in … Read More
Human Resource Development, Employment, and International Migration of Nurses and Caregivers in Asia and the Pacific Region
12 July 2023
The population in Asia is ageing, resulting in an increased demand for nurses and care workers. Consequently, the capacity of healthcare and long-term care needs … Read More
Reconnecting ASEAN: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade, Transport, E-Commerce and Mobility of People
10 July 2023
Prior to the pandemic, cross-border trade and people mobility were experiencing significant growth, painting a promising picture for East Asia’s thriving economy and connectivity. The … Read More
Financing Infrastructure for Climate-Change Adaptation in Developing East Asia
07 July 2023
Climate change has resulted in a surge in natural disasters, and the Asia-Pacific region alone contributes to over half of the global carbon dioxide emissions. … Read More
Capital Cost, Technology Choice, and Demand for Skills in Industries in Viet Nam
03 July 2023
This paper explores the consequences of a policy regime in which state firms enjoy privileged access to capital while private firms are crowded out. Consequently, … Read More
Malaysia’s Blue Economy: Position, Initiatives, and Challenges
03 July 2023
Malaysia leverages the economic activities in and around its oceans, seas, and coastal areas, as its maritime space is double the country’s land area. The … Read More
Study on the Applicability of CCT for a Comprehensive and Optimal Carbon-neutral Solution in ASEAN
30 June 2023
The increasing electricity demand in the ASEAN region, driven by steady economic growth, necessitates a well-balanced and optimal generation mix of coal, gas, and renewables … Read More
