ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia

11/08/2026

ERIA, in collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat’s Analysis and Monitoring on Finance and Socio-Economic Issues Division (AMFSED), convened the Validation Workshop on the ASEAN Carbon Neutrality Work Plan.

Held pursuant to the mandate of the ASEAN Task Force on Carbon Neutrality (ATF-CN), the hybrid workshop brought together ATF-CN representatives, ASEAN Sectoral Bodies, ASEAN Secretariat divisions, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council, and the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia. The workshop sought feedback on the draft Work Plan and aimed to build consensus on priority actions to advance the ASEAN Strategy for Carbon Neutrality, endorsed by the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) in 2023.

The Work Plan will serve as the principal framework for co-ordinating, operationalising, and monitoring the implementation of the Strategy across relevant ASEAN bodies.

Feedback from the workshop will be incorporated into the next draft of the Work Plan in consultation with the ASEAN Secretariat. Following further review at the next ATF-CN meeting, the document will undergo intersessional consultations before being submitted to the 28th AEC Council Meeting in November 2026.

The workshop concluded with participants reaffirming their shared commitment to turning the Strategy into a practical, regionally owned framework. ERIA will continue supporting the ATF-CN through the finalisation and subsequent implementation of the Work Plan.

10/08/2026

ERIA hosted the Validation Workshop on ASEAN Oil Stockpiling Strategy: Advancing Practical and Voluntary Hybrid Cooperation for Regional Energy Security on 6 August 2026 at its headquarters in Jakarta. Held in a hybrid format, the workshop brought together representatives from ASEAN Member States (AMS), the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), the ASCOPE Secretariat, and ASCOPE member companies, including PETRONAS, PNOC, and PTT. The workshop marked an important milestone in developing the ASEAN Oil Stockpiling Strategy by bringing together regional perspectives to support its further refinement.

Opening the workshop, Dr Nuki Agya Utama, Director for Energy Policy and Head of ERIA's Asia Zero Emission Center, underscored the need to strengthen ASEAN's preparedness for potential oil supply disruptions. He noted that ERIA's study is exploring practical and cost-effective stockpiling options, including joint stockpiling and ticketing arrangements, to complement existing regional mechanisms such as the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA).

The workshop further explored a phased pathway for translating the study's analytical findings into practical regional co-operation. This approach begins with assessing regional readiness and developing the necessary legal, financial, institutional, contractual, and operational arrangements. Participants also considered the potential of a small-scale pilot, or 'sandbox', to test implementation and generate lessons for future regional co-operation. The proposed framework would allow ASEAN Member States to participate voluntarily according to their national circumstances and level of readiness, while recognising that national reserves remain the cornerstone of energy security.

10/08/2026

🌟 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀! 🌟
Ready for your next career milestone? Work alongside world-class economists and policy leaders driving sustainable development across East Asia and ASEAN. Find your next role with us today! 🚀

🔍 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫
Oversee daily financial operations, lead year-end closing and audit co-ordination, and prepare financial reports to support decision-making. Guide the finance team whilst enhancing internal controls and processes within an international organisation setting.

🗓 Deadline: 14 August 2026, 12:00 PM (Jakarta time)

🔍 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲
Support the Health and Social Welfare Unit across all stages of health-related research, proposal development, and stakeholder engagement. Assist in drafting policy briefs, managing project logistics, and fostering regional research collaborations.

🗓 Deadline: 7 September 2026, 12:00 PM (Jakarta time)

🔍 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on health economics, healthcare financing, and long-term care systems. Manage health data sets using statistical software (Stata, SPSS, Python) and support policy brief drafting and outreach activities.

🗓 Deadline: 7 September 2026, 12:00 PM (Jakarta time)

🔄 𝐑e-𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜y

🔍 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲
Deliver external relations, operational planning, and event coordination for the Energy Unit and Asia Zero Emission Centre (AZE-Centre). Support ASEAN stakeholder engagement, website content management, and research publication workflows.

🗓 Deadline: 12 August 2026, 12:00 PM (Jakarta time)

💼 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫:
- Competitive local-hire remuneration package with health benefits.
- Fixed-term appointment of one year, with the possibility of renewal up to five years.
- A dynamic, international working environment based at our Jakarta Annex Office.

Read the full information here: bit.ly/ERIAcareer

08/08/2026

Happy ASEAN Day 2026! 🌏

Today marks 59 years of ASEAN, celebrated under this year’s theme: ‘Navigating Our Future, Together’.

At ERIA, this milestone is a reminder of what drives our work every day. Building a stronger regional community means keeping people at the centre of growth, deepening cooperation across borders, and ensuring our economies can weather global shifts together.

Real progress happens when no community is left behind. We look forward to continuing our work alongside our regional partners to shape a stable, connected, and prosperous Southeast Asia for everyone. 🌏✨

05/08/2026

03/08/2026

ERIA President Tetsuya Watanabe met with H.E. Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, to discuss progress on the proposed ASEAN Joint Oil Stockpiling Initiative and explore practical pathways to strengthen the region's energy security and resilience.

Discussions focused on potential mechanisms for ASEAN Member States to participate in a regional joint oil stockpiling arrangement, taking into account their differing national circumstances, policy frameworks, and levels of readiness. The two leaders also exchanged views on institutional and operational models that could support the initiative's effective implementation.

A key topic of discussion was the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in optimising the distribution of crude oil and petroleum products, improving supply-chain visibility, enhancing demand forecasting, and strengthening emergency response capabilities during supply disruptions.

The meeting also explored possible configurations for a pilot project, including options for ensuring broad participation by ASEAN Member States while maintaining operational feasibility. Financing mechanisms and public–private partnership models were also discussed as important elements for supporting the initiative's long-term sustainability.

President Watanabe and Deputy Prime Minister Gan reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing regional co-operation on energy security and emphasised the importance of practical, innovative, and commercially viable approaches to strengthening ASEAN's resilience to future energy supply disruptions.

03/08/2026

On 30 July 2026, ERIA and the Indonesian Business Council (IBC) convened a high-level roundtable on ASEAN Joint Oil Stockpiling and Energy Resilience, bringing together representatives from energy companies, investors, storage operators, sovereign wealth funds, and other key stakeholders to explore practical pathways for strengthening the region's energy security.

The discussion examined ASEAN's growing vulnerability to oil supply disruptions and the feasibility of establishing a regional joint oil stockpiling mechanism. Participants exchanged views on infrastructure requirements, financing models, regulatory harmonisation, emergency response protocols, and public–private ownership arrangements needed to support an effective and commercially viable regional stockpiling system.

Participants also emphasised the importance of including both crude oil and essential refined petroleum products within the stockpiling system, maximising the use of existing storage infrastructure, ensuring geographically accessible distribution networks, and establishing clear, pre-agreed protocols for releasing emergency stocks during supply disruptions.

Following the roundtable, ERIA and IBC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic collaboration on policy research, public–private dialogue, and initiatives that support ASEAN's long-term economic resilience and energy security. The partnership provides a framework for closer co-operation in developing regional policy solutions across areas including energy security, investment, and sustainable development.

Building on the discussions and the new partnership, ERIA and IBC will explore the establishment of a joint working group to develop pilot initiatives and advance regional co-operation on ASEAN joint oil stockpiling and broader energy security.

03/08/2026

ERIA, in collaboration with Medical Excellence Japan (MEJ), successfully co-organised the Medical Excellence India Research Debriefing in Tokyo, bringing together approximately 160 participants both onsite and online.

The event convened representatives from the Embassy of India in Japan, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Indian government agencies, healthcare institutions, industry leaders, and private-sector stakeholders. It provided a platform to strengthen Japan–India collaboration in healthcare innovation, technology transfer, investment, and sustainable healthcare development.

The discussion explored priority areas for future collaboration, including advanced medical device manufacturing, joint R&D, technology transfer, AI-enabled diagnostics, digital health, and workforce development. Panellists also highlighted the importance of robust legal frameworks for collaborative projects, stronger partnerships across government, industry, and healthcare institutions, and resilient healthcare supply chains.

Participants further discussed challenges facing Japanese companies entering the Indian healthcare market, including regulatory complexity, market-based pricing systems, and differences in business culture and commercial practices.

30/07/2026

Work alongside leading experts and policymakers across ASEAN and East Asia. If you are passionate about evidence-based policy and regional growth, we have several exciting positions open at ERIA! 🚀

🔍 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞)
Perform a wide range of research activities related to climate finance, disaster risk finance, and digital finance. Manage macro-financial data, support econometric analyses, and assist in designing research projects for financial-sector development.

🔍 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧)
Conduct literature reviews, data collection, and quantitative analysis on international trade, FTAs, and supply-chain resilience. Contribute to research reports and policy briefs supporting regional economic integration across ASEAN and East Asia.

💼 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫:
- Competitive local-hire remuneration package with health benefits.
- Fixed-term appointment of one year, with the possibility of renewal up to five years.
- A dynamic, international working environment based at our Jakarta Annex Office.

🗓 Deadline: 18 August 2026, 12:00 PM (Jakarta time)

Read the full information here: bit.ly/ERIAcareer

24/07/2026

Join our dynamic, multicultural team and contribute to impactful policy research and regional co-operation across ASEAN and East Asia. We are currently offering several exciting opportunities! 🚀

🔍 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 (𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧)
Provide professional copyediting, formatting, and layout production for ERIA publications. Ensure readability, grammatical precision, and house-style consistency across research reports, books, and policy briefs, whilst assisting with digital and print dissemination.

💼 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫:
- Competitive local-hire remuneration package with health benefits.
- Fixed-term appointment of one year, with the possibility of renewal up to five years.
- A dynamic, international working environment based at our Jakarta Annex Office.

🗓 Deadline: 14 August 2026, 12:00 PM (Jakarta time)

🔄 𝐑e-𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬

🔍 (𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫) 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭 – 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥
Play a leading role in delivering high-quality knowledge products and analysis on broad economic issues. Lead policy-oriented research and data work related to Asia’s digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), whilst providing strategic recommendations for ASEAN and East Asia.

🔍 (𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫) 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭 – 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Drive high-quality, policy-oriented analysis and data work focused on Asia’s financial sector, including green finance and financial/monetary economics. Engage with key regional stakeholders to formulate impactful policy directions for ASEAN and East Asia.

💼 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫:
- Internationally competitive salary denominated in USD.
- Comprehensive allowances, including accommodation and education allowances.
- Fixed-term appointment of 1–2 years, with the possibility of renewal up to five years.

🗓 Deadline: 31 August 2026, 12:00 PM (Jakarta time)

🔗 Read the full information here: bit.ly/ERIAcareer