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JAPAN – ASEAN RELATIONS
Rotary Club JakartaApril 16, 2013
Kimihiro IshikaneAmbassador of Japan to ASEAN
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Table of Contents
• Japan-ASEAN : Strategic Partners
• People to People Connectivity – Kokoro no tomo (Heart-to-Heart relations)
• ASEAN To Face Many Challenges
• Conclusion
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Japan-ASEAN :Strategic Partners
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ASEAN-Japan Strategic Partners
o Vibrant economy with 600 million of people(ASEAN).o World No.3 Economy, Free Democracy with Rule of Law (Japan).o ASEAN and Japan share common interests in achieving- Regional architecture underpinning Peace and Prosperity of East Asia- Freedom of navigation in the area
Strategic Importance of ASEAN-Japan Relations
ASEAN and Japan are Deeply Interconnected in Economy & Human Flows
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o ASEAN and Japan are mutually second largest trading partner.o ASEAN is Japan’s biggest investment destination in East Asia (1.5 trillion yen,
2011). Japan is top individual country investor to ASEAN.o ASEAN is a production base for Japanese companies.o Trade/Investment liberalization is underway through EPAs.o ASEAN is one of the favorite tourists destination for Japanese and more
ASEAN people going to Japan.
China 18.1%
Japan 13.8%
EU12.9%
US 10.8%
Middle East 7.1%
ROK 6.8%
Hong Kong 5.5%
India 3.9%
Aus 3.6%
Others 17.5%
EU 27 24.7%ASEAN 14.0%Japan 13.5%US 9.7%China 3.1%ROK 2.9%Aus 1.4%India 1.4%Canada 1.2%NZ 0.2%Others 27.9%
China 20.6%
ASEAN 14.8%US 11.9%
Middle East 11.1%EU 10.5%
ROK 6.3%
Aus・NZ 4.7%
Japan-ASEAN Relations : Close Economic Ties
(2001-2010:ASEAN Secretariat)
(2011: Ministry of Finance)
(End of 2011:Bank of Japan) 5
(2011:IMF)
US 28.6%
EU 22.3%
South America 12.7%
ASEAN 11.5%
China 8.6%
ROK 1.9%
Hong Kong 1.8%
Taiwan 1.2%
Others 11.4%
ASEAN’s Trading Partners Japan’s Trading Partners
Countries Investing to ASEAN Countries Japan is Investing to
ASEAN11.5%
China8.6%
Taiwan1.2%
ROK1.9%
Hongkong1.8%US
28.6%EU
22.3%
South America12.7%
Others11.4%
Source: the Bank of Japan, Direct Investment Data)
Japan’s Foreign Direct Investment: Regional Breakdown
(end of 2011:JPY 74,828 billion)
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Japan Foreign Direct Investment toASEAN is next to the United States, EU and South America.
Japan’s Foreign Direct Investment to ASEAN has increased over the years.
Source: the Bank of Japan, Direct Investment Data)
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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
(JPY bn)
(Year End)
Japan’s FDI (Accumulative: by Major Economies in East Asia)
ASEAN
China
Taiwan
ROK
Hongkong
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
ASEAN is one of the major investment destinations for Japan (next to the United States, EU and South America)
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ASEAN is an important base of production & sales for Japan
Number of Production Base & Subsidiary of Japanese Companies Overseas
(※1) China has been counted separately since 1993, while other Asian countries since 1996.(※2) Singapore is in NIEs until 1998, then joined into ASEAN from 1999. EU means EU15 since 2004.
Source: JBIC International Research Office
Figure 1. Foreign Subsidiariesof Japanese companies
Figure 2. Production Bases of Japanese Companies overseas
China China
North America
North America
India, Vietnam & Other Asian countries
India, Vietnam & Other Asian countries
Year Year
Amount Amount
Countries/Areas which Japanese Manufacturing Companies Targetin Mid-Term (Around 3 Years)
ASEAN Member States
Source: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
2011Ranking Country Rate (%)
1 China 72.82 India 58.63 Thailand 32.54 Vietnam 31.45 Brazil 28.65 Indonesia 28.67 Russia 12.48 USA 9.99 Malaysia 7.7
10 Taiwan 6.911 Republic of Korea 6.112 Mexico 5.713 Singapore 4.914 Philippines 3.015 Turkey 2.416 Australia 1.616 Bangladesh 1.616 Cambodia 1.619 Myanmar 1.420 UK 1.2
2010Ranking Country Rate (%)
1 China 77.32 India 60.53 Vietnam 32.24 Thailand 26.25 Brazil 24.66 Indonesia 20.77 Russia 14.58 USA 11.29 Republic of Korea 5.8
10 Malaysia 5.610 Taiwan 5.612 Mexico 4.813 Singapore 4.114 Philippines 2.715 Australia 1.615 Bangladesh 1.615 Turkey 1.618 German 1.419 UK 1.220 Myanmar 1.020 Poland 1.020 Saudi Arabia 1.020 South Africa 1.020 United Arab Emirates 1.0
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People to People Connectivity – Kokoro no tomo(Heart-to-Heart relations)
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60000
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100000
120000
140000
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Laos
Myanmar
Malaysia
Vietnam
Brunei Darussalam
Philippines
Thailand
Singapore
Cambodia
Indonesia
The Number of Japanese Living in ASEAN Member States
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11
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2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Brunei Darussalam
Singapore
Laos
Cambodia
Philippines
Myanmar
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Vietnam
The Number of Foreign Students from ASEAN Member States has increased over the years.
The Number of Foreign Students From ASEAN Member States
PERSADA (Perhimpunan Almuni Dari Jepang)
• PERSADA was established in 1963 as an association of former Indonesian students studied in Japan. Head Quarter is located in Jakarta with 16 local branches. Around 2,500 members participate in various alumni activities. Mr. Rachmat Gobelserves as the President.
• PERSADA runs PERSADA University with about 1,400 students.
• PERSADA has enrolled as a member of ASCOJA and hosted all ASEAN alumni get-together in 2007 in Jakarta.
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ASJA International (ASIA Japan Alumni International)
In 1977, ASCOJA (ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni) was established to promote exchange among alumni associations of former international students from ASEAN countries to Japan. There are 10 ASEAN countries participating in ASCOJA.
In 2000, ASJA (ASIA Japan Alumni International) was launched with the support of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote mutual understanding and networking among former international students to Japan from Asia-Pacific countries.
ASJA provides scholarships and a total of 78 students have completed their study in Japan since 2000. They are expected to play an active role in their respective country.
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First program was launched 2007 to deepen mutual understanding among youth who will assume important roles in the next generation in East Asian countries and establish a basis for Asia’s solidarity and promote friendship.
Under the first program about 13,500 youths from ASEAN countries (among which about 2,300 Indonesians) were invited to Japan. They visited various cultural, economic and social facilities in Japan and had opportunities to interact with Japanese friends and citizens.
Second program JENESYS 2.0 was announced Jan 18, 2013 in Jakarta by PM Abe.The program aims at inviting approximately 10,000 youths from ASEAN Member States.
JENESYS(Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths)
Sports exchangeTraditional culture experience
Discussion among participants Homestay
Factory tourSchool Visit
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Feelings Toward Japan in ASEAN
44 49
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
trustworthy rather trustworthy rather less trustworthy not trustworthy no idea
Q:Do you think Japan today is trustworthy as a friendly nation?
93% responded positively
Q:What do you think that Japanese companies expand their business, invest and set up factories in your conuntry?
62 31
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%welcoming rather welcoming
rather not welcoming not welcoming
no idea Source : MOFA, JapanSurveyed countries:Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
93% responded positively
Friends in needs, Friends indeed
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ASEAN Member States Supports For The Earthquake Victims in Japan, March 2011
Source: MOFA, Japan
Country Material Receiving Location
Indonesia Blankets, foods, canned rice sets, donation
Iwate Pref., Yamagata Pref., Saitama Pref.
Singapore Blankets, water, mattresses, plastic tanks, emergency foods, donation
Miyagi Prefecture
Malaysia Packed foods Miyagi Prefecture
Philippines Packed foods, cup noodles, bath towels, mats,
Iwate Pref., Miyagi Pref.
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ASEAN Member States Supports For The Earthquake Victims in Japan, March 2011
Source: MOFA, Japan
Country Material Receiving Location
Vietnam Towels, shoes, underwears for children and adults, disposable chopsticks
Iwate Pref., Miyagi Pref.
Brunei Darussalam Donation
Laos Donation
Myanmar Donation
Cambodia Donation
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ASEAN Caravan Of GoodWill
Copyright: ASEAN Secretariat
Under the leadership of the former Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. SurinPitsuwan, 44 volunteers from ASEAN member states, including the victims of2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, and 28 volunteers from ASEAN member stateswho were studying in Japan visited Ishinomaki to boost the morale of thevictims, where after shock was still felt.
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Special ASEAN –Japan Ministerial Meeting
Copyright: MOFA, Japan
In response of the Great East Japan Earthquake, ASEAN decided to hold the SpecialASEAN-Japan Ministerial Meeting on 9 April 2011.
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Supports From Japan For Earthquake Victims in Aceh, Indonesia 2004
Copyright: Ministry Of Defense - Japan21
Japan’ Supports for Flood Victims in Thailand 2011
Copyright: JICA22
Japan’s Support For The OperationalizationOf The AHA Center
Copyright: AHA Centre
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) serves as the regional hub for disaster monitoring and analysis, preparedness, response, and technical and scientific cooperation
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ASEAN To Face Many Challenges
-Why ASEAN matters to you and to us?
-Something more than addition of 10.
-Power of networking and connectivity
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•Rationalization and minimization of Non Tariff Barriers
•Simplification of Customs procedure•Graduated reduction of investment
regulations
Institutional Connectivity
Physical Connectivity•Construction of roads•Construction of Ports and Harbors •Establishment of maritime traffic
network•Construction of tunnels•Establishment of Internet Network
People-to-People Connectivity
•Relaxation of visa control within ASEAN•Relaxation of visa issuance for foreign
passengers•Development of tourism products•Promotion of movement of skilled
workers within ASEAN
3 Pillars of ASEAN Connectivity and their relations
Strengthening of Institutional Connectivity increases the need for infrastructure development.
Movement of people enhanced by construction of infrastructure has effect on promotion of tourism.
Active movement of people enhances the need for construction of infrastructure
Investment promotion leads to enhanced people exchange
Tourism promotion enhances service distribution.
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In order to promote distribution of goods after the construction of infrastructure, it is necessary to introduce a system to facilitate transnational movement of goods.
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Malaysia
Indonesia
Singapore
Philippines
Penang
Muara
Davao
Bitung
Tanjung Priok
Cebu
Dawei
BangkokHo Chi Minh
Mawlamyaing
Da Nang
Thai
Cambodia
Laos
Vietnam
Hanoi
YangonVientiane
To India
Neak LoeungBridge
Myanmar
Kunming
Sihanoukville Port
JAPAN’S Vision for Supporting ASEAN Connectivity
【 Example Projects 】1. Development of the Roll-on/Roll-off(RoRo)Network and
short-sea shipping (Philippines, Indonesia etc.)2. The development of vessel traffic service system
(Indonesia etc. )
EWEC
Da Nang, Vietnam ~ Mawlamyaing, Myanmar
SEC
Ho chi Minh, Vietnam ~ Dawei, Myanmar
Potential International Route described as Key Action in M/P Chap.3
‘Ring Shipping Route’ to be improved described in M/P Chap.3
【 Example Projects 】1. Missing link Development(e.g. Neak Loeung Bridge in
Cambodia, South-North Expressway in Vietnam)2. Port Development (e.g.:Cai Mep–Thi Vai International
Port in Vietnam, Sihanoukville Port Multipurpose Terminal in Cambodia, etc.)
<Formation of the Vital Artery for East-West and Southern Economic Corridor>
Infrastructure development and connection between the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean in Mekong
regionDevelop the “South Corridor” connecting Ho Chi
Minh, Phnom Penh, Bangkok and Dawei as well as “East-West Corridor” expanding from Da Nang to Mawlamyaing .
Development of the both corridors to enable overland access across Indochina Peninsula, which lead to a great benefit on the transportation and distribution of goods.
<Soft Infrastructure projects of on all ASEAN regions>
【 Examples】1. ASEAN Smart Network2. Support on Smooth logistics of
people and goods crossing the border
3. Establishing common rules for standards for Automotives
<Maritime ASEAN Economic Corridor>Consolidating Connectivity through the development of
port, port-associated industries as well as energy and ICT network, targeting on the cities of
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines. Support the Vision of Indonesia Economic Development
Corridor.
〈Support for enhancing connectivity in all ASEAN regions〉
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Conclusion
• ASEAN-Japan relations are getting closer and closer, assuming growing strategic importance.
• ASEAN-Japan people to people ties are getting stronger, underpinning developing strategic relations.
• We are “Friends in needs, Friends indeed”.• ASEAN-Japan relations will continue to grow
because they are beneficial to both.• ASEAN is a challenging project everyone wishes
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