New Blog Post on SUARA SEACEN!

We are pleased to announce a new blog post on the SUARA SEACEN Blog: Bullets and budgets: Measuring defense spending multipliers by Joao Jalles, John Beirne, and Donghyun Park We are pleased to announce the latest blog post on Suara SEACEN: This column examines the macroeconomic effects of defense spending shocks, with a focus on…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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