Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
Research
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.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
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
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
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
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
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
