ERIA 2016 Annual Report gives a picture of how the Institute has continued to support and contribute to the community building efforts of the ASEAN and the East Asia region in FY2016 through its various activities. The report summarises the Institute research and research-related activities, events, seminars and symposia, publications, capacity building seminars, and media exposure--all geared towards responding to and anticipating the challenges faced by the region in an emerging new global environment.