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healthcare, COVID-19, Travel, ASEAN

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

Energy, Energy Efficiency, Philippines

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

vietnam, 50th Anniversary Japan-VietNam

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

Energy, Innovation, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia

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

Blue Economy, Philippines, Connectivity

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

ASEAN, Labour and Migration, Digital Connectivity, Digital Nomad

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

Energy, energy policy, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Viet Nam, ASEAN

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

Artificial Inteligence, AI, Innovation and Technology, Human Capital, ASEAN, Regulatory

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

digital innovation, ASEAN, East Asia, Trade, Investment

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

Trade, Trade Facilitation, ASEAN, Regulation and Governance

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

Energy, Hydrogen, Brunei Darussalam

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

Agriculture, ASEAN

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

Energy, Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change, ASEAN, India

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

Industrial agglomeration, urban amenities, Services, Urban Development, India

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

Blue Economy, industrial development, Sustainability, Food Security, Brunei Darussalam

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

Blue Economy, Sustainable Development, Investment, Lao PDR

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

Indonesia, SMEs, Tourism, Creative Industry, Eastern Indonesia

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, Energy Outlook, ASEAN, East Asia

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

global value chains, Trade, COVID-19

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

Trade, COVID-19, India

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

Trade, pandemic, global value chains, Viet Nam

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

Digital Economy, ASEAN Integration, 2045, ASEAN Digital Community

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

Digital Economy, Economic Integration

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

Energy Outlook and Energy Saving Potential in East Asia

21 August 2023

Responding to the Cebu Declaration of the leaders of the East Asia Summit (EAS) countries, ERIA conducted a study on energy savings and CO2 emission … Read More

Creative Industry, Innovation, Indonesia

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

COVID-19, Trade, Centrality

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

call for proposals

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

Tourism, amenities, Travel, Japan

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

Energy, RenewableEnergy

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

ASEAN, Japan, ASEAN-Japan 50th year, Trade, Investment, Digital Economy, Sustainable Development, Professional Workforce

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

healthcare, care workers, Indonesia, Japan, Viet Nam, Training

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, Trade, global value chains, Cambodia

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

Cambodia, Blue Economy, ASEAN

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

Blue Economy, Indonesia

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

COVID-19, healthcare, Human Capital, Training, Education, Aging Population

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 Capital, International Migration, Nurse, caregivers, healthcare

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

call for proposals, NTM, Trade

Call for Proposals: ERIA–UNCTAD Project on Updating Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) 16 East Asian Countries

10 July 2023

Background In 2015, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), … Read More

COVID-19, Trade, Transportation, Connectivity, E-commerce, People Mobility

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

Infrastructure, Climate Change, Finance, East Asia

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

Blue Economy, ASEAN, Malaysia

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

Viet Nam, labour productivity, Skills Development, Skills Labour

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

Carbon Neutrality, Energy, ASEAN

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

Health, healthcare, ASEAN

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

ASEAN, Viet Nam, Blue Economy

Development of the Blue Economy in Viet Nam

12 June 2023

Viet Nam is exploring various models to promote long-term economic growth and sustainable development, including the blue economy. Viet Nam’s policy documents have no formal … Read More

Investment, industry and manufacturing, Singapore

Structural Changes and the Impact of FDI on Singapore’s Manufacturing Activities

09 June 2023

This chapter examines the investment and foreign direct investment (FDI) policy of Singapore’s economy in terms of the structural transformation of the economy from 1998 … Read More

Innovation and Technology, Industry

Technological Innovation and the Development of the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Industry Based on Patent Value Analysis

09 June 2023

Currently, major economies are competing on the technological and industrial development of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). This paper discusses the relationship between the patent … Read More

Energy, Sustainability

Effectiveness of Self-Regulating Sustainability Standards for the Palm Oil Industry

09 June 2023

National sustainability certification schemes for the palm oil sector such as Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO), and Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) have emerged to … Read More

Annual Report 2022

07 June 2023

ERIA’s Annual Report 2022 highlights the organisation’s wide range of activities, including research, seminars, capacity building, policy design, and dissemination initiatives. In his message, Prof … Read More

call for proposals, Microdata

Call for Proposals: ERIA Microdata Research, Fiscal Year 2023

23 May 2023

The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) invites authors to submit research proposals for the ERIA Microdata Research Project in Fiscal Year … Read More

Energy, Oil, Myanmar

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

Viet Nam, Education, Skills Development, labour productivity

Does the Skill Premium Influence Educational Decisions? Evidence from Viet Nam

15 May 2023

Viet Nam’s economy has grown and changed in dramatic ways since WTO accession in 2007. Much of the growth and change is due to expanded … Read More

Cybersecurity, Technology, Digital Economy, ASEAN

Fostering ASEAN’s Digital Future through Cybersecurity Policies and Human Empowerment

15 May 2023

The adoption of advanced technology comes with the risk of cyberattacks. Despite the remarkable prospects of the digital economy, the cost of cyberattacks has reached … Read More

Trade, NTM, non-tariff measures

Divergence in Non-Tariff Measures and the Quality of Traded Products

09 May 2023

Non-tariff measures (NTMs) constitute a grey area where trade policy meets public policy goals. NTMs comprise a diverse set of regulatory policy measures, including testing … Read More

Oil, Energy, Myanmar

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

Investment, FDI, Production Networks, Indonesia

Foreign Direct Investment, Agglomeration, and Production Networks in Indonesian Manufacturing

04 May 2023

This study examines the importance of globalisation – defined by international production networks – in determining foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Indonesian manufacturing since … Read More

Energy, ASEAN, China, India, Japan

Electricity Market Reforms in the ASEAN, China, India, and Japan

03 May 2023

The electricity sector's reforms aim to modernise its infrastructure, rules, policies, and procedures to allow for more efficiency and for clean energy to have the … Read More

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