malaysia considers opening border to boost tourism

Malaysia considers opening border to boost tourism

The Malaysian government is considering opening its border to help boost the tourism sector, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri.
hai duong locals up in arms over new jaks power plant

Hai Duong locals up in arms over new JAKS power plant

Amid accusations from local people of dust invasions, environmental pollution, and signs of natural resource exploitation, the Hai Duong coal-fired thermal plant from Malaysian group JAKS could face penalties if the result of an environmental monitoring investigation falls on the side of at-risk locals.
malaysian news portal appreciates vietnams fdi attraction

Malaysian news portal appreciates Vietnam’s FDI attraction

FreeMalaysia Today, a news portal of Malaysia, has run an article appreciating Vietnam's attraction to foreign direct investment (FDI).
vietnamese malaysian enterprises boost cooperation

Vietnamese, Malaysian enterprises boost cooperation

The Vietnam Malaysia Business Association (VMBIZ) and Malaysia’s Blue Ocean Capital Group Berhad (BOCGB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 20 to bolster collaboration and exchange between enterprises of both nations.
over 240 vietnamese citizens brought home from malaysia

Over 240 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Malaysia

More than 240 Vietnamese citizens were flown home from Malaysia on a flight of Vietjet Air on December 9.
malaysia begins construction of singapore johor rts link

Malaysia begins construction of Singapore-Johor RTS Link

Malaysia began construction of a Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project between Singapore and Johor state with a groundbreaking ceremony at Bukit Chagarn station on November 22.
bac ninh steps up trade cooperation with malaysia

Bac Ninh steps up trade cooperation with Malaysia

Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Dato’ Shariffah Norhana Syed Mustaffa pledged to help businesses in Vietnam’s northern Bac Ninh province join the Halal industry during her meeting with Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Huong Giang on November 17.
vietnam attends 31st apec ministerial meeting

Vietnam attends 31st APEC Ministerial Meeting

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh attended the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting held via videoconference on November 16 evening under the chair of Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry Mohamed Azmin Ali.
east sea issues must be resolved peacefully constructively malaysian pm

East Sea issues must be resolved peacefully, constructively: Malaysian PM

Malaysia is firm with its stance that matters relating to the East Sea (known as the South China Sea internationally) must be resolved peacefully and constructively, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on November 12.
singapore signs mou on energy cooperation with malaysia hong kong

Singapore signs MoU on energy cooperation with Malaysia, Hong Kong

Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) signed memoranda of understanding (MOU) with Malaysia's energy commission Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) as well as the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of China's Hong Kong on October 28.
malaysia pm muhyiddins alliance wins sabah state election

Malaysia PM Muhyiddin"s alliance wins Sabah state election

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s alliance has won the elections in the eastern state of Sabah.
iprice received investment from igdev

iPrice received investment from IGDEV

With the COVID-19 pandemic unabated in Southeast Asia, Malaysia-based online shopping aggregator iPrice has just received an investment from IG Digital Equity Venture (IGDEV) of an undisclosed value.
japan malaysia sign 3 billion usd currency swap deal

Japan, Malaysia sign 3 billion USD currency swap deal

Japan and Malaysia on September 18 signed a mutual currency swap arrangement to allow each side to provide the other up to 3 billion USD to prevent a financial crisis, the Japanese Finance Ministry said.
foreign leaders congratulate vietnam on national day

Foreign leaders congratulate Vietnam on National Day

Leaders of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar have sent messages and letters of congratulations to Vietnamese Party and State leaders on the country’s 75th anniversary of National Day (September 2).
malaysian investor presence intensifies

Malaysian investor presence intensifies

Buoyed by Vietnam’s huge potential and visible growth, Malaysian investors are keen to beef up investment activities in Vietnam.