Tran Thi Chang, President of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s Doi Moi success fuels pride among OVs in Malaysia

Tran Thi Chang, President of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association, said she is particularly struck by Vietnam’s ability to sustain rapid growth while safeguarding its cultural identity and traditional values. Numerous tangible and intangible heritages have earned UNESCO World Heritage status, and the distinct cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups remain protected and upheld, contributing considerably to national progress.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s spouse, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga (left) and Datin Dr. Rozana binti Kamal, spouse of the Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives, experience traditional fabric printing and painting. (Photo: VNA).

NA Chairman's spouse visits autism education centre in Malaysia

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga noted that in Vietnam, children with autism are recognised as a special group entitled to priority policies. In recent years, the Party, State, and NA of Vietnam have issued numerous laws and programmes to support their education, healthcare, vocational training, and care, thereby promoting integration and improving quality of life.

Vietnam News Agency General Director Vu Viet Trang (L) meets with Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin on February 17, 2025 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese, Malaysian news agencies eye opportunities to strengthen ties: Bernama CEO

Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh Ngoc Linh (L) visits a booth at the event (Phôt: VNA)

Vietnamese people in Malaysia, Thailand celebrate Tet

The Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) space, jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia and the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA), officially opened at bbpark, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur capital city on January 11, marking the first time it has been held outside the premises of the embassy.

Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong and her students at the Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Languages and Linguistics. (Photo: VNA)

Growing passion for Vietnamese language in Malaysia

The year 2024 marks a significant advancement in promoting the Vietnamese language in Malaysia, with the number of students enrolled in the Vietnamese Embassy’s related in-person and online classes increasing and the Vietnamese language course at the Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (FLL) maintaining a steady enrollment of 100 to 140 students.

Offshore fishing vessels dock at Cua Tung fishing port (Photo: VNA)

Malaysian officials share experience in sustainable fisheries development

Adnan Hussain, Director General of the Department of Fisheries Malaysia under Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, and Sumathy Permal, head of the Centre of Maritime Security and Diplomacy (MSD) of Malaysia, have shared their experience in sustainable fisheries development and cooperation with Vietnam in the field.

A person gets her eyes tested by a Sunway Medical Centre's staff. (Photo: VNA)

Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association cares for OVs’ health

Members of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) on June 22 received a free blood test and eye examination package worth 520 MYR (110 USD) from the Sunway Medical Centre, one of the leading modern medical facilities in the host country.

Vietnam, Malaysia promote local cooperation model

Vietnam, Malaysia promote local cooperation model

The first Vietnam-Malaysia local cooperation model between Ho Chi Minh City and Ipoh city of Malaysia was launched by Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) at a ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur on August 8 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.