Cross-border freight trains departing from China’ Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to Vietnam carried a record of 37,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, surging 86% from a year earlier.

In the early days of 2026, the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in Lang Son province has come alive from early mornings with a steady stream of domestic and international tourists completing entry and exit procedures.

Vietnam’s Extradition Law, comprising four chapters and 45 articles, will take effect on July 1, 2026, following its passage by the National Assembly on November 26, 2025, aiming to facilitate the settlement of criminal cases involving fugitives abroad.

The Tan Cang - Moc Bai inland container depot (ICD) (Phase 1) was officially put into operation at the Moc Bai Border Gate Economic Zone in the southern province of Tay Ninh on December 18, marking an important step in the development of logistics infrastructure and cross-border trade between Vietnam and Cambodia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national qualifications framework has been formally recognised as aligned with regional standards after ASEAN member states unanimously endorsed the country’s reference report, marking a significant step in the country’s education integration and cross-border recognition of qualifications.

VOV.VN - Rapid growth in digital platforms and ample room for export growth are opening fresh opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to break through via e-commerce.

Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of northern Lang Son province Nguyen Canh Toan held local talks with Wei Tao, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) on November 27 to tighten cross-border economic ties.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is expanding rapidly, contributing US$22 billion to ASEAN’s online market and positioning the country among the regional leaders, while cross-border initiatives aim to strengthen Vietnamese firms’ global competitiveness.

In recent years, international e-commerce platforms have helped Vietnamese products to reach more customers and markets, becoming an important export channel for domestic manufacturers.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade will host a Vietnam-Cambodia trade and investment conference in An Giang province on October 17, aiming to boost trade promotion, import-export activities, and regional cooperation.