ASEAN – JAPAN RELATIONS IN THE FIRST TWO DECADES OF THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

ASEAN - Japan relations are one of the longest lasting relations in ASEAN's international relations network. On the basis of clarifying the forming factors, the article aims to analyze in depth the status of ASEAN - Japan relations in the first two decades of the twenty - first century, in order to evaluate the impacts of this relationship on the world, the region and Japan as well as future development prospects. The study uses the historical method to assess the evolution of the ASEAN - Japan relationship over the period, the logical method to evaluate the characteristics and impacts of this relationship, together with methods of statistics, analysis, comparison, and synthesis... Research results show that ASEAN - Japan relationship in the early years of the twenty-first century is a positive partnership, taking place in economy, political security, culture, human resource development, and solving global problems. The promotion of ASEAN - Japan cooperation brings benefits to not only the region but also Vietnam and is the basis for the development of a peaceful, stable and developed ASEAN.