Vietnam a role model in FDI attraction: Malaysian scholar
Vietnam has been an engaging contributor to ASEAN and a role model in FDI attraction in the region, Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser for Pacific Research Centre of Malaysia, has told Vietnam News Agency in Malaysia.
Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser for Pacific Research Centre of Malaysia, speaks to Vietnam News Agency in Malaysia. (Photo: VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Vietnam has been anengaging contributor to ASEAN and a role model in FDI attraction in the region,Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser for Pacific Research Centre of Malaysia, has toldVietnam News Agency in Malaysia.
Vietnam has demonstrated its activeness and sense ofresponsibility as the Chair of ASEAN last year and Vietnam’s contributions to ASEANcooperation must be held in high regard, said Oh, who is also a Senior Fellowat Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Describing Vietnam as a rapidly emerging economy in theregion and a success story in foreign investment attraction thanks to itseffective one-stop-shop mechanism, he said regional countries are hoping tolearn from Vietnam’s practices in this field.
He also spoke highly of Vietnam’s national strategy on theFourth Industrial Revolution as the country is among those experiencing the fastestpace of industrialisation and digitalisation. Vietnam has truly played aleading role in raising awareness of Industry 4.0 in ASEAN cooperation, he stated.
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Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser for Pacific Research Centre of Malaysia, speaks to Vietnam News Agency in Malaysia. (Photo: VNA)
