48th Federation of ASEAN Economic Associations (FAEA)
Conference
19-20 November 2025
Venue: TBC
Theme: Building ASEAN’s Resilience: Sustainability, Digitalization, and Inclusivity
The 48th Federation of ASEAN Economic Associations (FAEA) Conference will be held on 19-20 November 2025 hosted by Malaysian Economic Association (MEA) and Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The 48th FAEA Conference convenes at a pivotal moment as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, steering regional cooperation amidst rising geopolitical risks, economic fragmentation, technological decoupling, and demographic shifts. The current U.S. administration’s implementation of significant tariffs on major trading partners and withdrawal from international climate commitments presents ASEAN economies with complex challenges and strategic opportunities in navigating an increasingly uncertain global landscape.
This conference aims to foster dialogue and exchange of ideas on strategies to strengthen regional trade and economic integration, enhance social protection, and promote inclusive growth. We welcome discussions on the transformative role of digitalization in reshaping labor markets, human capital development, and technological innovation, as well as pathways for ASEAN’s transition towards a green economy and sustainable development. By bringing together economists, policymakers, and industry experts, the conference seeks to generate forward-looking insights on strengthening ASEAN’s position in the global economy while ensuring that development benefits are widely shared across diverse communities within the region.
The Program Committee is now issuing a call for papers related to the conference theme and for papers on a wide range of economic issues. We invite submissions that offer fresh perspectives, innovative approaches, and interdisciplinary analyses to shape a more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive ASEAN in response to current global challenges. We consider all academic papers that are applied, empirical and policy-relevant in nature and related to ASEAN. Theory papers that are relevant to the theme of the conference and can develop applied research will also be considered. Possible topics for session titles and papers include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Geopolitical Risks and Strategic Competition
• Implications of Economic Fragmentation and Tech Decoupling
• Strategic Considerations and Policy Options
• Strengthening Regional Trade, Investment, and Economic Integration
2. Social Protection and Inclusive Growth in ASEAN
• Healthcare, Social Welfare Policies, and Social Safety Nets
• Income Inequality, Poverty Alleviation and Financial Inclusion
• Aging Population and Demographic Shifts
• Gender Equality and Empowerment
3. Digitalization and the Human Capital Development in ASEAN
• Future of Work, Education, and Upskilling
• Labor Market Disruptions and Labour Mobility
• Digital Divide and Inclusive Technological Adoption
• E-commerce, Fintech, and Digital Trade
4. Green Economy Transformation in ASEAN
• Green Financing and Sustainable Development
• Transitioning to Net-Zero: Challenges and Opportunities
• Climate Change Policies and Their Economic Impact
• Adoption of Green Technologies for Sustainable Growth
5. Industrial Policy and Innovation in ASEAN
• Industrial Policy and Competition Policy
• Industrial Ecosystems and Technological Innovation
• Market Competitiveness and Industrial R&D
• AI, Big Data and Next Innovation Frontiers
SUBMISSION FORMAT
Extended Abstract Submission
Authors interested in presenting a paper at the conference are required to submit an extended abstract of their proposed paper, not exceeding 500 words, through the confbay. At the end of the abstract, please specify up to three sessions that you believe are most suitable for your paper. Abstracts must be submitted in MS-Word format, written in English, and formatted in Times New Roman font.
Each participant may serve as the corresponding and presenting author for only one submission. Additionally, all paper presenters are expected to act as discussants for one paper, which will be assigned by the Conference Committee. Participants are also required to attend the conference for both days.
Session Proposal
In addition to individual paper submissions, we encourage session organizers to propose sessions. Session organizers are responsible for providing a session title, a description of its scope, and inviting speakers and discussants to participate. Proposals should be submitted to the following email address: 48faea@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting session proposals, including the session scope, abstracts, and a list of participants, is 15 May 2025.
Full Paper Submission
Authors whose papers are selected for presentation must submit their full papers by 15 July 2025. Detailed submission guidelines will be provided to accepted authors. Papers must not exceed 30 double-spaced A4 pages or 8,000 words, using 12-point Times New Roman font. Submissions must be in MS-Word format and written in English. Full papers should be uploaded via the submission portal.
Registration and Submission
Registration and submission of Full Paper must be done electronically through the online submission system.
• Click on the "Registration" menu to create ConfBay Account and proceed for conference registration
by logging in the system.
• Click on "Online Submission" menu to submit your full paper.
Contact Us
FAEA 2025 Secretariat / Persatuan Ekonomi Malaysia (Malaysian Economic Association),
New Block, Faculty of Business and Economics,
Universiti Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603-79560075 / 79673647
Email: 48faea@gmail.com
Website: www.pem.org.my / www.pem.org.my/FAEA