Speaking at the signing ceremony, Vietnamese Commercial Counsellor in Malaysia
Pham Quoc Anh said trade between the two countries slumped by 15 percent
annually in the first eight months of this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Via the MoU, the Office hopes to help VMBIZ improve its capacity and expand ties
with Vietnamese and Malaysian business associations and entrepreneurs, he said.
VMBIZ Chairman Ngo Sy Tuyen wished that the Office would provide VMBIZ with
information about demand for exports-imports of the two nations’ firms. VMBIZ
pledges to help the Office carry out trade promotion activities, seek partners,
and develop markets.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Le Quy Quynh, for his part, suggested that
both sides should soon establish specialised units to coordinate common
activities, including bringing Vietnamese goods to Malaysia and sharing
experience with Malaysian associations and businesses.
Following the signing ceremony, a number of Vietnamese and Malaysian firms also
met together to seek cooperation opportunities.
Source: VNA