Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
E-Commerce as Asia's New Growth Engine
23 October 2017
The development of cross-border electronic commerce (e-commerce) is changing the world's economic landscape. To better grasp the opportunities of this global trend of growth, Asian … Read More
Streamlining NTMs in ASEAN: The Way Forward
06 November 2017
Dealing with NTMs as if dealing with a trade tool like tariffs is an unproper approach, as NTMs could play a role of check and … Read More
How Restrictive Are ASEAN's Rules of Origins?
06 November 2017
ASEAN's rules of origin (ROO) have a simple and transparent structure, with a large chunk of trade flows subject to a 40% regional value content … Read More
Transparency in Non-tariff Measures: An International Comparison
13 November 2017
The growing literature on trade has proven that transparency has positive effects on trade and investment. This is particularly important in non-tariff measures, which are … Read More
ASEAN: Regional Integration and Reforms
13 November 2017
This brief explains the motivation behind ASEAN's integration into East Asia, the role ASEAN reforms play in the integration, as well as its future direction. … Read More
Facilitating ASEAN Trade in Goods
13 December 2017
To move forward trade facilitation agenda in ASEAN, this brief presents three recommendations that focus on rules of origin, transparency of non-tariff measures (NTM), and … Read More
Balancing Investment and Development Assistance in Africa: Growth Prospects from Asia–Africa Connectivity
31 August 2018
Africa’s young demography and developing economy require integration and expansion into the global value chains. Asia can share its growth experience with Africa. Africa can … Read More
Infrastructure and Industrialisation: Ensuring Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Africa
06 September 2018
Africa’s economy is on a growth curve where development and investment plans must focus on the expansion of infrastructure, capacities, and institutions. Infrastructure development, which … Read More
Asia Africa Growth Corridor: Development Cooperation and Connectivity in the Indo-Pacific
08 October 2018
Asia and Africa are conjoined by the Indian Ocean and the two regions provide a renewed opportunity for partnership for sustainable development. The conceptualisation of … Read More
The Role of Industrialisation and ICT in Africa’s Growth and Integration into Global Value Chains
30 July 2019
Industrialisation is important for Africa’s growth and sustainable development. Deepening the manufacturing sector and greater integration in global value chains will build more resilient economies. … Read More
The Importance of Industrialisation and Trade Facilitation for Employment-Led Growth in the Digital Economy
30 July 2019
The digital economy will affect the patterns and geographical locations of industries, employment, trade and economic growth. Structural transformation and employment generation policies in developing … Read More
Government Initiatives Matter for Innovation in ASEAN
13 September 2019
ASEAN member states (AMS) need to greatly enhance their ‘innovation capability’ to achieve technology-driven sustainable development, and there still remains much room to do so. … Read More
