This book is a collection of papers and presentations by the North and East Asian Studies Institute held in Hanoi in 2016. In terms of science, this research topic enriches the theory of sustainable development from the point of view of scholars from Vietnam and Japan. In practical terms, the research results of the project will contribute to promoting the fields of sustainable development cooperation between Vietnam and Japan such as cooperation in the fields of economy, cooperation in solving social issues, and cooperation in the exploitation and use of natural resources, environmental protection. The relationship between Vietnam and Japan is in a period of unprecedented development. The two countries have become strategic partners since 2009 and signed a joint statement on the vision of Vietnam-Japan relations. Thus, it can be said that the political orientation of senior leaders of the two countries has confirmed will continue to push and deepen the strategic partnership Vietnam - Japan in the direction of sustainable development.