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Malaysia-Vietnam digital economy deal to be signed by August — Gobind

27 May 2025, 9:13 AM
Malaysia-Vietnam digital economy deal to be signed by August — Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia and Vietnam are set to undertake a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the digital economy sector.

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the proposed deal is set to be finalised by August.

He said the MOU would cover key areas such as digital transformation, digital innovation, research and development, emerging technologies, and digital skills and literacy.

Gobind said the matter was discussed during a courtesy call from Vietnam’s Science and Technology Minister Nguyen Manh Hung here today.

“The strategic collaboration between Malaysia and Vietnam, especially in cybersecurity and 5G adoption, presents a pivotal opportunity to strengthen our national capacities, enhance regional stability and drive economic progress,” he posted on Facebook.

— Bernama

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