Vietnam and Malaysia launch digital economy policy dialogue

Vietnam and Malaysia have inaugurated a joint policy dialogue aimed at accelerating digital economy development. The event was co-organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology, the Malaysian Embassy in Vietnam, the Malaysian Ministry of Digital, and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

During the opening, Malaysian Ambassador Jamal Sharifuddin Johan noted that the global digital economy is projected to reach 28 trillion USD by 2026, accounting for 22 percent of global GDP. Both nations view digital transformation as a core component of their national development strategies to enhance competitiveness.

Malaysia is currently implementing its National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan 2026–2030 and the Malaysia Digital 2030 strategy, aiming to increase the digital economy's contribution to its GDP to 30 percent. The Ambassador also highlighted the rapid growth of Vietnam's e-commerce market, which saw a significant increase in sales and product volume during the first nine months of 2026.