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,…
Harnessing the Synergy of AI and Human Capital Restructuring in Ageing Economies
The Centre is pleased to announce the completion of its collaborative research project for 2025-26 on Harnessing the Synergy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Capital Restructuring in Ageing Economies. The project was led by Prof. Jong-Wha Lee of Korea University and Prof. Warwick McKibbin of Australia National University, with participation of six SEACEN member central…
SEACEN course on “Building Safeguards Against Frauds, Scams, and Use of AI Tools to Monitor AML/CFT”
The SEACEN course on “Building Safeguards Against Frauds, Scams, and Use of AI Tools to Monitor AML/CFT,” hosted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in Manila, Philippines (24–27 March 2026), was marked by a highly engaging and productive atmosphere throughout the four days. The strong participation and positive energy created an excellent learning environment,…
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…
New Positions Available!
The SEACEN Centre is looking to fill the following role: Senior Economist, Macroeconomic and Monetary Policy Management (MMPM). The position offers a unique and exciting possibility to interact with SEACEN member central banks/monetary authorities and their staff at all levels and in a variety of capacities and regional fora. The position reports to the Director,…
New Blog Posts on SUARA SEACEN!
We are pleased to announce two new blog posts on the SUARA SEACEN Blog: Rethinking the Dollar: The International Monetary System at a Crossroads by Jeffrey Frankel, Nur Ain Shahrier and Donghyun Park This blog explores whether the international monetary system is approaching a turning point, as cracks emerge in the dollar’s long-standing dominance and…
New Positions Available!
The SEACEN Centre is looking to fill the following roles: Senior Financial Sector Specialist, Financial Stability, Supervision, and Payments (FSSP), and Senior Analyst, Leadership, Governance, and Human Capital (LGHC). Interested to work in a dynamic training organisation serving the capacity-building needs of Central Banks in the APAC region? Click here for details on our website!
New Working Paper!
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new Working Paper by Dr Donghyun Park, Director of MMPM and co-authors Gazi Salah Uddin, Anh H. Le, Naoki Yago and John Beirne: (WP3/2026) Global Fragmentation, Fiscal Policy, and Economic Growth: A Cross-country Analysis This paper studies the macroeconomic implications of geopolitical risks and the role…