Hanoi will create favorable conditions for Malaysian businesses operating in the city.

The bloc will prioritize its response to the Covid-19 epidemic which hits six out of the 10 ASEAN members.

The epidemic has not left major impacts on bilateral trade relations, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Vietnam has picked “Cohesive and Responsive” as the theme of the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020. Taking on the role, Vietnam desires to enhance the sustainable development of the bloc by enhancing the economic connectivity, consolidating the unity and consensus, deepen the unique values of ASEAN. Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Dato' Shariffah Norhana Syed Mustaffa speaks to Hanoitimes on the opportunities and challenges of the chairmanship that Vietnam may face.

Chinese aggression in the South China Sea has angered regional countries which demand Beijing to closely follow international law.

The number of small enterprises upgrading to mid-sized and from mid-sized to large ones is very low, while the capital accumulation process among private companies has not been up to standard.

Vietnam’s automotive industry is lagging around 30 years behind neighboring countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Vietnam’s fintech firms secured two of the top three largest funding deals in ASEAN in 2019.

Vietnam is forecast to add two more jack-up rigs, as demand for oil exploration and production continues to rise.