AERI Publishes Comprehensive Institute Overview

April 20, 2026 — The Asia Economic Research Institute (AERI) has published a comprehensive overview detailing its founding mission, organizational structure, key research areas, and strategic vision for the future. The publication reaffirms AERI's commitment to advancing sustainable economic development and regional integration across Asia through high-quality research, policy analysis, and academic exchange.

Founding Background and Mission

In the context of deepening globalization and the rising economic prominence of Asia, economic ties among Asian nations have grown increasingly close, with intra-regional trade and investment continuing to expand. However, the region also faces numerous challenges including economic structural transformation, regional development imbalances, and global economic volatility. AERI was established to strengthen systematic research on Asian economic conditions and promote intra-regional economic policy coordination and cooperation.

AERI's core missions include: conducting in-depth analysis of Asian and global economic development trends to provide scientific basis for economic policy formulation; advancing the construction of Asian regional economic cooperation mechanisms to promote resource optimization and economic integration; building platforms for academic exchange and cooperation; and cultivating professional talent in Asian economic research.

Organizational Structure

AERI's organizational structure is designed to ensure efficient research operations and effective fulfillment of its functions:

• Academic Committee: As the Institute's highest academic decision-making body, comprising renowned domestic and international economists, scholars, and policy makers. It reviews academic development plans, research directions, and major research project proposals.
• Research Departments: The core research force, with specialized centers including the Regional Economic Integration Research Center, Industrial Economy Research Center, Macroeconomic Policy Research Center, and Digital Economy and Innovation Research Center.
• International Cooperation and Exchange Department: Responsible for partnerships with international organizations, foreign research institutions, universities, and enterprises.
• Administration and Logistics Department: Providing daily administrative, financial, and operational support.

Key Research Areas

AERI's research covers multiple dimensions of the Asian economy, with focus on the following areas:

• Asian Macroeconomic Analysis and Forecasting: Regular monitoring and analysis of macroeconomic indicators including economic growth, inflation, employment, and balance of payments for major Asian economies, publishing quarterly, semi-annual, and annual economic situation reports.
• Regional Economic Cooperation Mechanism Research: In-depth study of major intra-Asian cooperation frameworks including AFTA, APEC, and RCEP, analyzing their roles in promoting trade liberalization and investment facilitation.
• Industrial Development and Structural Upgrading: Research on manufacturing, services, and agriculture across Asian countries, analyzing pathways for industrial structural upgrading and innovation.
• Financial Cooperation and Risk Prevention: Focusing on regional financial market connectivity, currency cooperation, and financial regulatory coordination.
• Digital Economy and Sustainable Development: Examining the impact of digital technologies on traditional industries and researching green economy and low-carbon development pathways.

Academic Exchange and Cooperation

AERI places great emphasis on academic exchange and cooperation, organizing annual forums such as the "Asian Economic Outlook Forum," conducting joint research projects with international organizations including the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, and facilitating researcher exchange programs with leading global research institutions and universities.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, AERI will strengthen its focus on emerging fields including the digital economy, green economy, and artificial intelligence; deepen cooperation with Asian governments, enterprises, and international organizations; expand its international influence by actively participating in global economic governance and regional economic cooperation; and build a high-caliber research team by attracting and cultivating outstanding economic research talent.

AERI will continue to embrace a more open and innovative approach, making greater contributions to promoting the prosperity and development of the Asian economy.

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