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…
Publication Update
The Centre is pleased to announce the acceptance and publication in Volume 162 of the Journal of International Money and Finance a paper co-authored by MMPM Director, Dr Donghyun Park. The paper is titled “Public spending, private gains: the gendered impact of exogenous fiscal policy shocks” and was co-authored with João Jalles (University of Lisbon), Gazi…
Publication Update
The Centre is pleased to announce the acceptance and publication in the Journal of International Money and Finance a paper co-authored by MMPM Director, Dr Donghyun Park. The paper is titled “Public spending and inclusive growth: A cross-country empirical analysis” and was co-authored with Gazi Salah Uddin (Linkoping University, Sweden), Anh H. Le (Goethe University…
Visiting Research Economist 1 for SEACEN Research Project on the Effects of Geopolitical Uncertainty
The South East Asian Central Banks (SEACEN) Research and Training Centre will be undertaking a collaborative research project between participating economists of member central banks/monetary authorities and a visiting research economist (VRE) The SEACEN Centre is therefore seeking research proposals on any aspect of the following research themes that have been identified for 2026: RP1:…
Proceedings of the 61st BOG Conference
The SEACEN Centre announces the release of Conference Highlights – Asian Financial Integration to Navigate Geoeconomic Shifts: Unlocking Growth and Innovation, summarising the 61st SEACEN Governors’ Conference held in Bali in October 2025. The publication distils the meeting’s central policy themes: strengthening regional financial integration amid global fragmentation, enhancing cross-border digital payment connectivity, and mobilising…