Malaysia eyes $20bn trade target with Vietnam ahead of schedule
Economy 11:28 14/11/2026Malaysia is seeking to accelerate economic cooperation with Vietnam, aiming to raise bilateral trade to US$20 billion as early as 2027 or 2028, ahead of the two countries' 2030 target, Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Jamal Sharifuddin Bin Johan said during a meeting with Ho Chi Minh City officials on Friday.
Vietnam, Malaysia connect businesses to boost bilateral trade cooperation
Vietnam News 15:51 13/11/2026It centred on a business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking session, bringing Vietnamese and Malaysian companies together to discuss import-export needs, seek partners and explore cooperation. Vietnamese businesses aimed to connect with Malaysian importers, distributors and retailers, while expanding access for their products to Malaysia and other markets.
Vietnam claim men's team gold at SE Asian Table Tennis Championships
Vietnam News 20:17 12/11/2026Vietnam's men's table tennis team has defeated hosts Malaysia 3-1 in the final of the 2026 Southeast Asian Table Tennis Championships, securing the gold medal in the men's team event, according to the Vietnam Table Tennis Federation (VTTF).
Malaysian oil-gas giant deepens LNG, clean power cooperation with Vietnam
Economy 11:15 21/10/2026Malaysia’s national oil and gas company PETRONAS is stepping up cooperation with Vietnam on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and clean energy projects as regional countries grapple with energy security concerns and volatile oil prices.
Vietnam, Malaysia hold first defense policy dialogue
Vietnam News 22:02 20/10/2026Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang noted that Vietnam–Malaysia relations have advanced significantly, culminating in the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November 2024. Defense cooperation has also made positive progress under the governments’ Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation, signed in Hanoi in December 2023.
FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 loss ends Vietnam's decade-long unbeaten run against Malaysia
Vietnam News 18:57 05/10/2026Vietnam lost 0-1 to Malaysia in the third-place play-off of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 on Monday, ending their unbeaten run against Malaysia of more than a decade and denying them a medal at the tournament.
Vietnam-Malaysia trade surges 43.4 percent in eight months
Economy 13:40 03/10/2026Phung Van Thanh, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Malaysia, predicted that given the current momentum, bilateral trade in 2026 is expected to surpass the 18 billion USD mark for the first time ever.
Malaysian businesses seek more investment opportunities in Vietnam
Economy 22:04 30/09/2026Malaysian businesses are seeking opportunities to expand investment, production, and supply-chain links in Vietnam as bilateral trade reached US$21.59 billion in 2025, up 19 percent year on year.
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 101, admitted to hospital for observation
World 13:11 30/09/2026KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital, his office said on Wednesday, two days after the death of his wife, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.
A $1,000 Halal certificate could open doors to 2 billion consumers for Vietnamese firms
Economy 08:28 30/09/2026Vietnam’s exports to Malaysia remain modest despite strong potential, with Halal certification requirements presenting a hurdle. However, Vietnamese businesses can overcome this by gaining a better understanding of the market.
Wife of Malaysia's longest-serving PM Mahathir dies aged 100
World 12:57 28/09/2026KUALA LUMPUR - Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and a public health advocate, died on Monday at the age of 100, the veteran leader's office said.
Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants
World 21:17 21/09/2026Deep in Malaysia's Borneo jungle, wild shouts fill the air as a Bornean elephant is darted and her angry herd rallies to protect her.