Doan Thi Huong (blue) at the court in Sepang, Malaysia.(Source: AFP/VNA) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia and Malaysian lawyers defending Doan Thi Huong, a Vietnamese suspect in the murder of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea citizen Kim Chol, were present at the High Court of Shah Alam City on July 28 to protect her legitimate rights and interests. After the trial concluded, the embassy’s representatives and lawyers discussed with Huong about following litigation procedures. In the time ahead, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue close coordination with domestic agencies involved, the Vietnamese embassy in Malaysia and Malaysian lawyers to ensure Huong's legitimate rights and interests are protected. Doan Thi Huong, 28, is one of the two women suspects in the murder of the Democratic … [Read more...] about Embassy in Malaysia works to protect Doan Thi Huong’s rights
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Vietnam, Malaysia to talk fishery agreement signing
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said he will direct authorised agencies to work with Vietnam on the signing of an agreement on fishery cooperation while meeting Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on July 13.He told guest that discussions will also deal with the signing of an agreement on links between Vietnam’s coastal guard force and Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency, the establishment of a hotline and joint patrols between the naval forces, and coordination on the return of Vietnamese fishermen and boats captured in Malaysia’s waters.Najib Razak asserted his support for cooperation between his country and Vietnam at all levels - from the Party, Government, State, and National Assembly channels, to people-to-people exchange, and expressed his joy to attend the 2017 APEC Summit in central Da Nang city in November.The Malaysian Government will provide assistance to Vietnamese firms to export agricultural and aquatic products to Malaysia, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Malaysia to talk fishery agreement signing
Vietnam, Malaysia cooperate to increase farm produce value
Scene at the talks (Photo: baocongthuong.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong had talks with Malaysia’s Minister of Plantation, Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong in Hanoi on October 4 on how to tap the bilateral cooperation potential in promoting farm produce. Minister Cuong highlighted the important role of agriculture in both countries’ economy and job generation for farmers. At present, agriculture contributes 11 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Malaysia, and creates jobs for 16 percent of the workforce. Meanwhile, the sector accounts for 18 percent of Vietnam’s GDP and 70 percent of Vietnamese population are living in rural areas. The Vietnamese minister proposed that the two sides work together to enhance the value of products that they both … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Malaysia cooperate to increase farm produce value
Malaysia wishes to further boost ties with Vietnam
Meeting newly-accredited Vietnamese Ambassador Le Quy Quynh in Kuala Lumpur, on October 25, the Deputy PM expressed his satisfaction with regards to the positive progress in trade and investment ties between the two countries, affirming that Malaysia is interested in conducting business in Vietnam and will facilitate the ties between the two nations’ businesses.Malaysia wants to continue fostering its bilateral partnership across security, crime prevention, labour, economy, trade, investment and tourism, he said.The host expects that Malaysia and Vietnam will soon convene the first meeting of the Joint Working Group on trans-national crime prevention and control, accelerate the signing of agreements on human trafficking prevention, and judicial assistance in criminal affairs and extradition.He expressed his wish that the issues related to fishing vessels and fishermen would be positively addressed.On labour cooperation, he noted that Malaysia is ready to receive more Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Malaysia wishes to further boost ties with Vietnam
Malaysia, China agree to settle East Sea issues through DOC
Malaysia and China have agreed to address East Sea-related issues through the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) while speeding up the formation of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). According to Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman, the agreement was reached during his meeting on May 10 with Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi, who is on a two-day visit to the ASEAN country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the encroachment of Chinese fishermen into the Malaysian waters. Malaysia raised its concern and Yang pledged to look into this issue, the host stated, believing that the two countries will find out solutions to the issue. Both sides also compared notes on the bilateral relations as well as measures to intensify trade and investment ties. … [Read more...] about Malaysia, China agree to settle East Sea issues through DOC