Vietnam's rice exports to Malaysia records impressive growth of 9.4%, bringing in nearly 400 million USD. (Photo: https://vneconomy.vn/)

Vietnamese farm produce favoured by Malaysians: Trade counsellor

Vietnamese goods, especially farm produce, are expanding their presence in retail chains and supermarkets across Malaysia, including well-known ones, reflecting growing consumer preference for Vietnamese products, according to Trade Counsellor of Vietnam in Malaysia Le Phu Cuong.

Processing tra fish for export. Shipment of Vietnam's pangasius to Malaysia reached an estimated 31 million USD in the first 11 months of this year, marking a year-on-year increase of over 21%, according to VASEP (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Malaysia hold great potential for trade cooperation

Ample room remain for boosting trade cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia, including the export of Vietnamese tra (pangsius) fish, as both countries strive to capitalise on regional trade agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), experts have said.

Vietnam's key exports to Malaysia include rice, fruits and vegetables, aquatic products, coffee and pepper. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Malaysia eye new milestone in trade ties

The official visit to Malaysia from November 21-23 by Party General Secretary To Lam is expected to open up new opportunities for and mark a new milestone in the economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia. Vietnam and Malaysia are key economic, trade, and investment partners. Their economic and trade ties have steadily grown since the two nations established diplomatic relations in 1973.

VIP guests joining the event: from left to right Mohd Firdaus Mohammad, Assistant Trade Commissioner, MATRADE Vietnam; Jesse Choi, Regional Director of Sunwah Group in ASEAN and CEO of Sunwah Innovations; Balasubramaniam, Director of Digital Exports, MDEC; Consul General Firdauz Othman, Consulate General of Malaysia in Ho Chi Minh City; Consul General Wei Huaxiang, Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City; Mai Phong Lan, Deputy Head of Division of Enterprise, Cooperative Economy and Private Sector, Department of Planning and Investment, Ho Chi Minh City. (Source: MDEC)

Malaysia’s DEX CONNEX 2024 in Vietnam concludes

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the DEX Connex Programme in Vietnam, in conjunction with the prestigious Vietnam Innovation Summit 2024.

A visitor poses for photo on the beach of Da Nang. The central city will seek for more visitors from Malaysia with a new daily air route Kuala Lumpur-Da Nang starting on September 24. (Photo courtesy of Da Nang city's Tourism Promotion Centre)

Da Nang to boost investment, tourism with Malaysia

The central city of Da Nang is actively fostering connections and inviting investment from Malaysia to collaborate on various initiatives, including its international finance centre, a free trade zone, tourism, digital transformation, and healthcare.

Palm oil is one of the Malaysian products exported to Vietnam. (Photo: NST)

Malaysia to boost exports to Vietnam

The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) on July 11 announced that the country has secured potential exports worth 3.3 billion RM (about 717 million USD) to Vietnam.

Viettel represents Vietnam to showcase hi-tech defence capabilities in Malaysia (Photo: Internet)

Viettel products attract attention at Malaysia's defence service exhibition

High-tech defence industry products and comprehensive R&D (Research and Development) solutions of the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) attracted considerable attention at the 18th Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA18) and the 3rd National Security Asia (NATSEC) exhibition in Malaysia.

Malaysia media forecasts Vietnam’s bright medium-term outlook

Malaysia media forecasts Vietnam’s bright medium-term outlook

Malaysia’s digitalnewsasia.com on December 20 reported findings from consulting firm Oxford Economics’ recent research commissioned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), saying that it offers a positive assessment of Vietnam's economy in 2023 and forecasts a bright outlook for a medium term.
Vietnam, Malaysia boast new cooperation prospects

Vietnam, Malaysia boast new cooperation prospects

The Vietnam-Malaysia Business Connection 2023 was organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in Malaysia and the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of National Defence in Kuala Lumpur on October 27.
Vietnam Airlines promotes country’s image at MATTA Fair 2023

Vietnam Airlines promotes country’s image at MATTA Fair 2023

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is participating in the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair 2023, now underway in Kuala Lumpur from March 17 to 19, aiming to promote Vietnam's image to international friends as well as introduce its new products.