At a meeting with Johor State Governor Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Ambassador Pham Cao Phong discussed progress in the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Malaysia since 2013. He also showed Vietnamese businesses' interest in investing in Malaysia in general and in Johor in particular. He also asked the Malaysian side to create favourable conditions for over 10,000 Vietnamese workers in the state. The Johor Governor responded with enthusiasm and expressed interest in collaborating with Vietnam. This was also a chance for Vietnamese and Malaysian businesses to exchange experiences and explore collaborative opportunities.