The ASEAN-Japan Centre is pleased to announce the publication of the Discussion Paper Series, Volume 1 (2025) under the ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship (AJYEF) Programme.
This inaugural volume brings together four research papers by emerging experts from ASEAN and Japan, offering timely analysis on key issues shaping regional cooperation. The publication reflects the Centre’s continued commitment to fostering evidence-based dialogue and supporting the next generation of researchers contributing to ASEAN-Japan relations.
The papers explore critical and forward-looking themes, including the following themes:
- Cybersecurity of critical infrastructure.
- Carbon market cooperation through nature-based solutions.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) governance in digital trade.
- Broader ASEAN-Japan collaboration in AI development.
Key Highlights
- Opportunities and challenges in addressing shared regional priorities such as digital transformation, climate action, and technological resilience.
- Importance of strengthening policy coordination, enhancing institutional capacity, and promoting cross-border collaboration to address increasingly complex transnational challenges.
- Diverse and interdisciplinary perspectives from young experts, contributing fresh insights to ongoing policy discussions across the region.
Through initiatives such as the AJYEF Programme, the ASEAN-Japan Centre aims to deepen knowledge exchange, encourage collaborative research, and support more inclusive and sustainable development across ASEAN and Japan.
The full report is available here: ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowshop Programme 2025 Discussion Paper Series Vol. 1
About the ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship (AJYEF) Programme
The ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship (AJYEF) Programme is a pioneering initiative of the ASEAN-Japan Centre that nurtures the next generation of thought leaders and practitioners in ASEAN-Japan relations. Through research, professional development, and engagement in policy dialogues, AJYEF Fellows contribute fresh perspectives on regional cooperation, emerging economic opportunities, and shared challenges.
For inquiries or participation in future webinars, please contact the Research and Policy Advocacy Cluster at info_rpa@asean.or.jp.
