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Vietnam's President To Lam has praised the strengthening bilateral relationship with Malaysia, noting robust political trust and surging economic cooperation. Two-way trade reached US$10.8 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting deepening ties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore's Lawrence Wong are poised to unveil the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan at an Annual Leaders' Retreat in December, marking a significant milestone for the long-anticipated cross-border economic initiative.
Bangladesh views Malaysia as a key strategic partner following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's first official overseas visit to Kuala Lumpur, with both nations accelerating free trade talks and exploring investment opportunities across infrastructure and digital sectors.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13 to 15, his first since taking office. The visit reciprocates His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's trip to Singapore in May 2024.
Malaysia and Thailand have resolved longstanding fisheries market access issues and agreed to activate a comprehensive agricultural cooperation framework within one week, signalling strengthened regional trade and food security ties.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence that the two nations will surpass their US$30 billion bilateral trade target by 2027, with current trade already standing near US$28 billion.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia this week before the opening of a new permanent border checkpoint at Sadao on July 11. The crossing aims to boost cross-border trade, investment, and tourism between the two neighbours.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot is visiting Malaysia to explore partnerships in renewable energy, rare earth elements, and the halal sector, signalling deepening bilateral ties.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot concluded his first visit to Malaysia since taking office, departing from KLIA after discussions on strengthening trade ties, halal ecosystem cooperation, and energy transition initiatives.