Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (Photo: VNA) Local mediacited the PM as saying that Vietnam has been makingprogress in a short period of time as an amazing economic power, and among themost successful developing countries in the world.
He said that in the 1990s, Vietnam learned a lot from Malaysia’sdevelopment, especially in the financial and banking sectors, but now it isahead of Malaysia in several sectors.
Vietnam is focused on the economy, and there are some strictmeasures on issues of governance and anti-corruption, PM Anwarnoted. “This means that governance is prioritised,getting rid of influences which can weaken the country.”
PM Anwar,who is also the Minister of Finance, said his country can also learn from Vietnam regarding the latter’s clearinvestment policies to encourage foreign investments.
Also atthe press meeting, PM Anwar said the Vietnamese Government views Malaysiaas an important strategic partner, adding that his discussions with Vietnameseleaders focused on cyber security and border control and the encouragement ofMalaysian companies to invest in and develop the Halal industry in Vietnam.
He alsoexpressed his hope that the companies engaging in the Halal industry in Malaysiacan help Vietnamese firms to develop this sector./.
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