SEACEN Directors of Human Capital and Training Meeting
The SEACEN Centre opened its annual Directors of Human Capital and Training Meeting (DOHCT) with the 8th SEACEN Human Capital Conference, held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, under the theme “Building Human Capital for the AI-Enabled Age: Embedding Digital DNA in Central Banking HR Leadership.” The conference brought together 41 delegates from 13 SEACEN member central…
Publication Update
Paper 1: The investigation of the asymmetric influence of Bitcoin and energy prices on sustainable cryptocurrency valuation (Authors: Jalal Qanas, Noureddine Benlagha and Nur Ain Shahrier), published in International Review of Economics and Finance Can sustainable cryptocurrencies truly serve as a safe haven during periods of market stress? This study explores how Bitcoin and energy…
SEACEN Course on Monetary Policy Analysis with DSGE Models
The SEACEN Centre successfully concluded the SEACEN Course on Monetary Policy Analysis with DSGE Models, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 15–18 June 2026 and graciously hosted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The course brought together economists and researchers from central banks across the region to strengthen their capacity in modern macroeconomic modelling…
New SEACEN Policy Brief Released!
Our new SEACEN policy brief examines how ASEAN can govern artificial intelligence (AI) to support innovation while protecting trust, accountability, and financial stability. The brief discusses that ASEAN has built a credible soft-law foundation through the ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics and the Expanded ASEAN Guide for Generative AI. These frameworks align broadly…
46th SEACEN Directors of Research and Monetary Policy Meeting
The 46th SEACEN Directors of Research and Monetary Policy (DORM) Meeting concluded successfully on 5 June 2026 in Bali, Indonesia, bringing together Directors of Research and Monetary Policy from SEACEN member central banks and monetary authorities. Against a backdrop of heightened global uncertainty, participants exchanged views on emerging macroeconomic challenges, evolving policy priorities, and future…
SEACEN-BI Policy Seminar
The SEACEN Centre and Bank Indonesia successfully hosted the Policy Seminar on “The Macro-Financial Stability and Monetary Policy Implications of Digital Financial Assets (DFA)” in Bali, Indonesia on 4 June 2026. We were honoured to have opening remarks from Deputy Governor Thomas A.M. Djiwandono of Bank Indonesia and to receive the generous support of Dr….
New Blog Post on SUARA SEACEN!
We are pleased to announce a new blog post on the SUARA SEACEN Blog: Policy Lessons for Central Banks: High-Level Policy Roundtable on War, Oil Shocks, and Trade Restrictions by Cynyoung Park and Meltem Chadwick We are pleased to announce the latest blog post on Suara SEACEN, by Cyn-Young Park and Meltem Chadwick: This blog,…
New Blog Post on SUARA SEACEN!
We are pleased to announce a new blog post on the SUARA SEACEN Blog: Central Banks as Architects of Resilience: Why Governance, Independence, and Law Matter More Than Ever by Cynyoung Park We’re pleased to share the latest article by our Executive Director, Dr Cyn-Young Park, exclusively via SUARA SEACEN: Central banks as architects of…
New Blog Post on SUARA SEACEN!
We are pleased to announce a new blog post on the SUARA SEACEN Blog: Economics of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Monetary Policy by Ceyhun Elgin and Meltem Chadwick Our new blog, “Economics of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Monetary Policy,” is based on Professor Ceyhun Elgin’s presentation at The SEACEN Centre’s online…
Geoeconomics and Global Fragmentation Seminar
SEACEN Centre Executive Director Dr Cyn-Young Park will be taking part in this upcoming Geoeconomics and Global Fragmentation Seminar, organised by Sunway University on 13 May 2026, 2 PM MYT. Join us for an insightful seminar examining the evolving role of financial sanctions, global trade fragmentation, and the shift toward a more multipolar economic system….