# Vietnam cross-border economic cooperation

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-cross-border-economic-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-11-09T04:25:29.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Vietnam is actively promoting cross-border trade, investment, and tourism cooperation with neighboring China and Laos. 

In Dien Bien Province, an international investment conference focused on strengthening ties with China’s Yunnan Province and Laos’s Luang Prabang Province. The event resulted in multiple investor-approval decisions and memoranda of understanding, with a focus on transport connectivity, logistics, border trade, and agricultural supply chains. 

In Cao Bang province, officials are working to develop a modern integrated border economic zone. While import-export turnover through the region reached over 4.46 billion USD between 2021 and 2025, local authorities noted challenges such as logistics infrastructure limitations and high transport costs. Additionally, the Vietnamese Consul General in Shanghai has been highlighting Vietnam as a favorable destination for Chinese enterprises during international trade expos.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Vietnam promotes cross-border trade and investment opportunities

Vietnam is focusing on enhancing cross-border trade and attracting investment, specifically through border economic zones in Cao Bang and promoting opportunities for Chinese businesses in Shanghai.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-promotes-cross-border-trade-and-investment-opportunities

### 2026-10-19: Dien Bien promotes cross-border investment with China and Laos

Dien Bien Province hosted an international conference with China and Laos to boost cross-border investment in infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism, securing trillions of VND in project approvals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dien-bien-promotes-cross-border-investment-with-china-and-laos

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Cite as: Vietnam cross-border economic cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-cross-border-economic-cooperation