Report

In September 2025, the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO), Keio University, and Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) together with other partners, co-hosted the Asian Economic Panel (AEP) meeting titled “An Economic Forum Dedicated to Formulating the Best Practical Solutions”.

Established in 2001, the Asian Economic Panel (AEP) is an international academic forum dedicated to promoting empirical and policy-oriented research on economic issues in Asia. Through several meetings convened each year, it brings together researchers and policymakers, as well as experts from international organizations, to discuss a wide range of topics, including regional economic growth, financial stability, trade, environment, and demographics. Papers submitted to AEP are subject to review and may be published in the academic journal Asian Economic Papers (MIT Press). Over the years, AEP has become an important platform for advancing both scholarly knowledge and policy impact in the field of Asian economic studies.

Over 35 world-renowned economists participated in the meeting, where 11 papers were presented. Each presentation was followed by constructive comments and in-depth discussions, contributing to a highly engaging and productive exchange of ideas.

Overview

• Date: 8-9 September 2025
• Organizers:
  • Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO)
  • Faculty of Economics, Keio University
  • Center for Sustainable Development (CSD), Columbia University
  • Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)
  • Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
  • Liaoning University (LNU)
• Venue: Conference room of IDE-JETRO