Vietnam and Malaysia agreed to strengthen ties and explore closer cooperation to maintain peace in the South China Sea, after a complaint from Malaysia raised tensions over the contested waters.

KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia becomes the first Southeast Asian nation to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP) with Vietnam, the upgrade in diplomatic relations signals a more united stand ...

Vietnam and Malaysia officially upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Party leader To Lam's official visit to Malaysia on Thursday.

With yesterday’s upgrade, Malaysia has become the ninth nation to be promoted to the top tier of Vietnam’s diplomatic hierarchy, after China (2008), Russia (2012), India (2016), South Korea ...