KUALA LUMPUR: Vietnam always cherishes and welcomes Malaysian companies to invest and do long-term business in the country, and continues to perfect its legal framework, improve the investment and business environment, and simplify administrative procedures to create the best conditions for them, the general said. Secretary of the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Communist Party To Lam said.

Receiving the heads of several major Malaysian groups as part of his official visit to Malaysia on November 22 and 23, Lam recognized and appreciated the support and contributions of businesses to economic, trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and the Malaysia, considering this a highlight. and a key factor ensuring the sustainable and substantial development of bilateral relations, bringing practical benefits to the people of the two countries.

Praising the attractive and favorable investment and business environment in Vietnam, leaders of Malaysian groups affirmed that they will actively promote business activities in the country.

Lin Yun Ling, general manager of Gamuda Group, a leading regional real estate and infrastructure conglomerate, briefed the Party leader on the group’s investment situation across the world and in Vietnam.

Stressing that Vietnam is Gamuda’s preferred investment destination with great prospects, he expressed his desire to continue increasing investments in the country.

Praising Gamuda’s practical and effective contributions to the development of urban infrastructure projects in Vietnam, Lam stressed that the construction and development of a modern urban system is one of Vietnam’s top priorities.

He encouraged the group to further increase its investments in urban development and technology, as well as emerging sectors where it excels.

Francis Yeoh Sock Ping, Executive Director of YTL Corporation Berhad, a leading regional developer of integrated infrastructure, reported to the Vietnamese leader on the company’s collaboration with American company NVIDIA Corporation to build a large data center in the state of Johor, Malaysia.

He expressed confidence in Vietnam’s clean energy development trend and digital transformation, as well as his desire to build a data center in the country.

Lam appreciated YTL’s vision and technological capabilities to capture development trends, especially in the area of ​​AI infrastructure and emerging technologies.

He showed his belief that YTL will be an important partner in driving digital transformation and infrastructure modernization in Vietnam.

The Party General Secretary also stressed that Vietnam will create favorable conditions for large companies to invest in chip manufacturing and large data centers, to seize opportunities in light of the rapid development of science and technology. technology.

Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A (AirAsia), expressed hope to expand the group’s investments and business activities in Vietnam, especially in areas such as air connectivity, aircraft maintenance, tourism and financial services .

Lam appreciated Capital A’s strengths in capital, technology, international management experience and its positive contributions to promoting investment and business in the Vietnamese market.

He encouraged the group to continue expanding its operations to meet development needs and build a skilled workforce in Vietnam, and become an important bridge to attract more Malaysian companies to invest in the country.

While meeting with the Vietnamese leader, Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, founder and advisor of Berjaya Corporation Berhad, expressed his desire to continue investing in urban infrastructure and tourism development projects in Vietnam.

Congratulating the group on its business achievements, Lam noted that Berjaya’s results in Vietnam are a striking testimony to the country’s improving investment environment and vast potential.

He hopes that Berjaya will continue to expand its operations in Vietnam in its strong areas, such as smart urban area development, environmental services and clean technology. – Vietnam News/ANN