About ERIA

Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia

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

Tetsuya Watanabe
Tetsuya Watanabe

Message from the President

ERIA has established itself as a credible policy think-tank over the past 15 years since its inception in 2008, serving ASEAN and East Asia. Our wide range of activities encompasses crucial areas such as trade and investment, energy security, climate change, environment, digital economy, innovation, entrepreneurship, food security, and healthcare.

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Rich History

Explore ERIA's rich history, from its inception as a proposed think tank to its establishment as a prominent institute driving economic research in ASEAN and East Asia.

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ANNUAL REPORTS

ERIA Annual Report 2024

PUBLICATIONS CATALOGUE

ERIA Publications Catalogue 2025

ERIA RESEARCH PROJECTS

Summary of ERIA Project Activities 2025