Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
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
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
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
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
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
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
Towards Progress in Population Health and Health Equality in the Asian Region
15 June 2023
Universal health coverage (UHC) envisions that everyone has access to a comprehensive range of high-quality health services, without facing financial hardships, precisely when and where … Read More
Oil and Gas Strategic Pricing in Myanmar
16 May 2023
As Myanmar’s crude oil production has been far too limited to meet domestic petroleum demand, it has had to rely mostly on importing petroleum products, … Read More
Strategic Oil Stockpiling in Myanmar
05 May 2023
Myanmar currently meets 96% of its domestic petroleum demand through imports, with most of it used for industry and transport. This makes oil supply to … Read More
Regional Integration in Indo-Pacific: Connectivity, Cooperation, and New Supply-Chain Linkages
31 March 2023
The evolving economic architecture in the Indo-Pacific rests squarely on the post-war construct of the Asia-Pacific, which is undergoing changes in the established patterns of … Read More
Study on Policies and Infrastructure Development for the Wider Penetration of Electrified Vehicles in ASEAN Countries
29 March 2023
This report provides well-to-wheel CO2 emissions from the electrification of the transport sector, and identifies the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) for selected Association … Read More
Special Report of COVID-19 Impacts on Energy Demand and Energy-Saving Potential in East Asia, 2021
09 December 2022
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asia face tremendous challenges in navigating the future energy landscape and in determining how the energy … Read More
Analysis of Future Mobility Fuel Scenarios Considering the Sustainable Use of Biofuels-Phase-2
29 November 2022
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transport sector is now attracting attention worldwide. To meet the Paris Agreement 2030 targets, East Asia Summit … Read More
The Strategies of National Oil Companies in Southeast Asia under Energy Transition
16 November 2022
The national oil companies (NOCs) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must strengthen their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while ensuring … Read More
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Eastern Indonesia
15 November 2022
This report assesses women’s entrepreneurship trends in Eastern Indonesia compared with national and other provincial averages. The analysis for this study focuses on five regions … Read More
Technology and Disability: Trends and Opportunities in the Digital Economy in ASEAN
15 November 2022
This report examines the current and potential role of digital technology in fostering the inclusion and economic empowerment of people with disabilities in the ASEAN … Read More
Public Attitudes Towards Energy Policy and Sustainable Development Goals in ASEAN
26 October 2022
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States (AMS) have taken on ambitious policy goals in relation to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But, like many … Read More
Decarbonisation of Thermal Power Generation in ASEAN Countries
25 October 2022
The study on, ‘Decarbonisation of Thermal Power Generation in ASEAN Countries’ analyses the potential carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction that may be achieved through ammonia co-firing … Read More
Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Deployment: Advantages and Opportunities for ASEAN
27 September 2022
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW per unit, which is about one-third of … Read More
Cambodia Energy Statistics 2000–2019
14 September 2022
The Cambodia Energy Statistics 2019–2020 provides nationally available energy data before 2010 on coal, electricity, and biomass. The longer historical energy data set provides Cambodia … Read More
The Strategic and Economic Value of Joint Oil Stockpiling Arrangements for Middle East Exporters and ASEAN Importers
14 September 2022
The study justifies and promotes oil stockpiling in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries and explores the possibility of joint stockpiling with Middle East … Read More
