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,…
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…
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 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 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…
New Blog Posts on SUARA SEACEN!
We are pleased to announce two new blog posts on the SUARA SEACEN Blog: Is There a Case for Regulating Stablecoins? by Jon Danielsson, Ashutosh Jaiswal and Rogelio Mercado, Jr. The current regulatory approach to stablecoins varies significantly across jurisdictions, reflecting the asymmetric benefits enjoyed by reserve currency–issuing countries and the perceived risks faced by…
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 Yang ZHANG, Ziang QIU, and Shu TIAN: (WP2/2026) Role of Artificial Intelligence in Finance: Selective Literature Review and Implications for Asia’s Financial Stability This paper provides a comprehensive systematic review of the transformative impact…