Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos promote border trade connectivity

“Cambodia ranks among Vietnam’s top ASEAN trading partners. Two-way trade hit nearly US$11.33 billion in 2025, an 11.7 per cent jump from a year earlier. A bilateral trade promotion pact signed for 2025-26 is opening door for border trade, logistics, supply chain links and market expansion. The two countries now target over US$20 billion in bilateral trade in coming years.”

“The Vietnam-Laos trade structure is highly complementary. Vietnam ships machinery and equipment, construction materials, consumer goods, petroleum and processed industrial products to Laos. In return, it buys electricity, coal, minerals, rubber, timber and a range of agricultural goods.”

“The Mekong Delta spans more than 40,500sq km, holds roughly 18 million people and shares a nearly 386km border with Cambodia, making it a key gateway to the Greater Mekong Sub-region. An Giang [province, Vietnam] has emerged as a major agro-fisheries hub, with seaports and strategic trade hubs delivering maritime advantages and creating a seamless corridor to Cambodia and beyond.”

“Le Trung Ho, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said An Giang [Vietnam] shares a nearly 148-km land border and hosts the Vinh Xuong, Tinh Bien, and Ha Tien international border gates, plus a seaport network and Phu Quoc International Airport. That makes it a major Mekong Delta logistics gateway linking to Phnom Penh and the Gulf of Thailand.”

“…trade through the local border gates hit US$1.287 billion in 2025, including US$61.35 million in exports and 718 million in imports. Key items include production materials, farm produce, seafood, rice, fertilisers, and consumer goods.”

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