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ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia)

ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia)

ERIA is an international organization that was established in 2008 by an agreement of the leaders of 16 East Asia Summit (EAS) member countries. Its main role is to conduct research and policy analyses to facilitate ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) building and to support wider regional community building.

Accelerating AI in ASEAN: Addressing Disparities, Challenges, and Regional Policy Imperatives
Publication
24 January 2024

Accelerating AI in ASEAN: Addressing Disparities, Challenges, and Regional Policy Imperatives

The paper discusses the significance of AI, the challenges of deploying AI in Southeast Asia, and the need for ASEAN-centric policies.
Carbon pricing is an essential tool to help countries keep track of their climate targets. Photo credit: iStock/Walaiporn Sangkeaw.
Article
12 January 2024

Carbon Pricing: Closing the Loophole in ASEAN's Climate Commitment

Carbon pricing reveals the true costs of fossil fuels, making it an effective tool to help communities choose low-carbon products and advance governments' net-zero goals. 
Attracting Global Talents: Bringing Digital Nomads and the Highly Skilled into ASEAN
Publication
18 December 2023

Attracting Global Talents: Bringing Digital Nomads and the Highly Skilled into ASEAN

This brief explores approaches taken by ASEAN countries to attract and retain global talent and digital nomads.
LNG imports to ASEAN countries have surged from almost zero in 2010 to 0.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2011 and to 12 mtpa in 2020. Photo credit: iStock/Suphanat Khumsap.
Article
9 November 2023

Can Southeast Asian Countries Sustainably Continue Their LNG Development?

Investing in downstream LNG infrastructure is not a step back from the region's ambitious climate goals as long as governments continue adopting clean energy technologies.
ASEAN is witnessing a significant surge in the adoption of digital payments, such as mobile wallets, virtual credit cards, and wire transfers. Photo credit: iStock/Kanawa_Studio.
Article
5 October 2023

Unlocking ASEAN’s Digital Economy Entails Embracing Trustworthy and Inclusive Payments Systems

This entails bridging the digital divide, improving the digital skills and literacy of citizens, and safeguarding payments systems from cybersecurity risks.
Massive amounts of rare earth minerals are critical inputs in the production of clean technologies and renewables, such as wind turbines, battery storage, and batteries in electric vehicles, electrolyzers, and all smart technologies involved in smart grids and telecommunications. Photo credit: iStock/Hammad Khan.
Article
16 August 2023

A Secure and Reliable Rare Earth Mineral Supply Chain to Meet Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

To meet the net-zero emission scenario, demand for critical minerals is estimated to grow sixfold to 42.3 million tonnes in 2050 from 7.1 million tonnes in 2020.
The annual number of robot installations worldwide has more than tripled in the last decade, reaching a total of over 500,000 by the end of 2021. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
20 July 2023

How Robots and AI Will Impact Productivity, Trade, and Labor

With robots and AI seen to increase productivity, trade, and the creation of new skills, the forthcoming technological developments in robotics and AI need to be welcomed rather than discouraged.
Fostering ASEAN’s Digital Future through Cybersecurity Policies and Human Empowerment
Publication
16 June 2023

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

This policy brief proposes policy recommendations to ensure successful investment in cybersecurity.
Women face significant barriers when starting and growing a business Photo credit: ADB.
Article
14 June 2023

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Eastern Indonesia

Create a supportive environment by providing greater access to financing, services, and training and by addressing gender-based discrimination.
Understanding the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement: A Means to Support ASEAN Integration
Publication
16 May 2023

Understanding the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement: A Means to Support ASEAN Integration

This policy brief examines the importance of further integrating ASEAN's digital economy and provides policy recommendations on the provisions that should be included in the DEFA.