Launch of the SEACEN Economic Modelling Network (EMN)
In today’s rapidly evolving global environment, central banks are operating under increasing uncertainty. Persistent inflation pressures, volatile capital flows, financial market fragmentation, and the rise of digital finance have made policy analysis more complex than ever. At the same time, expectations placed on central banks have expanded, requiring not only sound judgment, but also robust…
High-Level Policy Roundtable on “War, Oil Shocks, and Trade Restrictions”
We are very pleased to collaborate with the Asia School of Business Tun Ismail Ali Center of Excellence in organising an exclusive Policy Roundtable on 15th May 2026, at the Asia School of Business in Kuala Lumpur. Geoeconomics is increasingly reshaping the global trade and financial landscape, as major powers leverage economic tools to advance…
SEACEN-BSP Legal Governance Summit
The SEACEN-BSP Legal Governance Summit, hosted by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Cebu, Philippines from 21–24 April 2026, brought together 36 participants from 13 member institutions for a focused exchange on legal governance in central banking. The summit opened with Opening Remarks by Dr. Cynyoung Park, Executive Director of The SEACEN Centre, and Welcome Remarks…
New Blog Post on SUARA SEACEN!
We are pleased to announce a new blog post on the SUARA SEACEN Blog: Global population is aging but a silver dividend may be the silver lining by Donghyun Park and Kwanho Shin Population aging is widely viewed as detrimental to economic growth. However, greater labor force participation by the elderly points to a potential…
SEACEN Capital Flows Monitor April 2026 Edition Released!
The SEACEN Centre is pleased to announce the release of the SEACEN Capital Flows Monitor 2026 (April). This issue of the monitor reports that financial markets in Asia have experienced significant volatility since the start of the Middle East conflict, with nonresident portfolio debt and equity flows to selected economies showing marked reversals from end-February…
Highlights of the SEACEN Policy Summit 2026 Released!
The Centre is pleased to announce the release of the SEACEN Policy Summit 2026 Highlights on The Future of the International Monetary System and the Role of Asia. The highlights provide a summary of the key insights from policymakers and international experts on topics ranging from the causes, consequences, and challenges of the current dollar-centric…
Collaborative Research on U.S. Dollar Dominance in Trade Invoicing and Cross-Border Investments in SEACEN Economies Released!
The Centre is pleased to announce the completion of its collaborative research project for 2025-26, examining the role of U.S. Dollar Dominance in Trade Invoicing and Cross-Border Investments among SEACEN Economies. Led by Professor Hiroyuki Ito of Portland State University, this initiative united seven central banks from SEACEN member countries: the National Bank of Cambodia,…
SEACEN-AMRO-CEP Event
The SEACEN Centre together with the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) and the Council on Economic Policies (CEP) jointly organized the AMRO-CEP-SEACEN High-Level Roundtable with the theme “Governing Finance for Sustainable Prosperity in ASEAN” on 5 March 2026. The invitation-only event was held in Singapore and convened policymakers and thought leaders in financial governance. This…
SEACEN ED at EAI Seminar, NUS
Dr. Cyn-Young Park, Executive Director of the SEACEN Centre, delivered an insightful talk in the seminar on “Weaning Off Dollar Dependence” at the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore on March 11, 2026. The session highlighted the enduring dominance of the US dollar in global finance — far exceeding its share of global GDP and…
New Blog Post on SUARA SEACEN!
We are pleased to announce a new blog post on the SUARA SEACEN Blog: Regional Monetary and Financial Cooperation in Asia: Progress So Far and the Way Forward by Masahiro Kawai, Nur Ain Shahrier and Donghyun Park Asia’s financial landscape is evolving fast—digitalization, trade frictions, and shifting geopolitics are rewriting the rules. Are regional frameworks…