Vietnam And Malaysia Strengthen Cultural, Tourism And Trade Cooperation

The Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) and the ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) on October 31 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cultural, tourism and trade cooperation.
November 06, 2023 | 10:33

The event took place at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center (MITEC), marking a new step forward in the cooperation between the association and the Malaysian business community.

The signing of the MoU aims to promote cooperation between Malaysia and Vietnam in the fields of culture, tourism, and trade.

The Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association and ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) will also co-organize and attend joint events such as seminars, fairs, and exhibitions to facilitate trade promotion and proposed initiatives to promote bilateral economic activities.

Vietnam And Malaysia Strengthen Cultural, Tourism And Trade Cooperation
The Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) and the ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 31. Photo: Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association

After the signing ceremony, ACCI President Sohaini Shahadan expressed hope that based on the recently signed MoU, ACCI and the Friendship Association will accompany in trade connection events. The Friendship Association is likely to organize the ASEAN Export Trade Conference and Exhibition ahead of 2025.

Tran Thi Chang, chairwoman of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association, said that her association will make every effort to promote Vietnamese products in Malaysia while accompanying Vietnamese businesses who are looking for opportunities to bring goods to the host nation.

The MoU signing was organized within the framework of the announcement ceremony of the Malaysia-ASEAN International Trade Expo 2024 (MASTEX 2024), scheduled to take place from January 23-26, 2024 at MITEC.

MASTEX 2024 aims to promote trade and investment between Malaysia and ASEAN member countries.

The event provides networking opportunities for businesses from ASEAN member countries of various sizes to connect with buyers in many fields.

Speaking at the announcement ceremony of MASTEX 2024, ACCI President Sohaini Shahadan affirmed that this event will be consistent with the vision of ASEAN, a dynamic and integrated community that promotes peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.

MASTEX 2024 participants contribute to the realization of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC).

MASTEX 2024 will be an important platform for ASEAN businesses to promote trade relationships.

The event is an opportunity for experts, businessmen, and government representatives to connect, cooperate as well as explore paths for mutual development, and strengthen economic prosperity under the common roof of ASEAN.

The Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) was established on March 8, 2022, and now has 200 members. The Association represents the Vietnamese community in Malaysia and connects the community with the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia.

The Association accompanies major events of Vietnamese people in Malaysia such as the 50th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Malaysia, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Vietnamese Cuisine Festival, and Hung Kings' Commemoration Day.

The Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association's activities aim to promote and deepen the cooperative relationship between the people of the two countries, between agencies and organizations of Vietnam and Malaysia, enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of politics, economics, and social culture.

They promote mutual visits to exchange initiatives and implement projects that benefit the people of the two countries, supporting Vietnamese people to comply with the host country's laws.

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