China wants to build a cross-border logistics road with Vietnam

TPO - Mr. Hoa Dao - Director of the Honghe Chamber of Commerce, Yunnan Province, China - said that China wants to discuss countermeasures with Vietnam and promote the construction of a China-Vietnam cross-border logistics route. ; The cross-border logistics industry is an important support for international trade.
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Within the framework of the 23rd Vietnam-China International Trade Fair in 2023, Lao Cai province organized a conference to develop logistics services in the area.

At the Conference, Mr. Trinh Xuan Truong - Chairman of Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee emphasized: With its location on the economic corridor of Kunming - Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong - Quang Ninh, it is an important gateway connecting Countries in the ASEAN region with Southwest China and Lao Cai have been determined to become one of the growth poles and important nuclei in economic development in the Northern Midlands and Mountainous region.

To soon make Lao Cai a center connecting trade between Vietnam and ASEAN countries with the Southwest region and China, a "bridge" for two-way flows of goods from China to ASEAN and other Asian regions. , Lao Cai province has proactively developed resolutions, projects and programs. In particular, the province increased investment in socio-economic infrastructure in border areas; planning and arranging appropriate industrial and economic establishments; Actively promote the development and implementation of plans to implement the Vietnam-China Border Trade Agreement signed by the Governments of the two countries...

Chairman of Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee Trinh Xuan Truong spoke at the conference.

In particular, in the coming years, Lao Cai province will continue to synchronously invest in transport infrastructure, attract the development of processing and manufacturing industries associated with logistics and import-export activities, and commit to creating the most favorable conditions for investment, production and business activities of enterprises; determined to build Lao Cai to continue to be an "attractive destination" attracting businesses in the fields of logistics, logistics services, import-export in particular and domestic and foreign investors in general.

At the conference, Ms. Phan Thi Thang - Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade - emphasized that with many different potentials, comparative advantages and outstanding opportunities, rich resources, Lao Cai meets all the "unique" conditions. yes" to develop into a growth pole of the Northern border region, becoming a center connecting economic trade between Vietnam and ASEAN countries with the Southwest region - China.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade said that in order to continue to effectively promote the potentials and advantages and promote the rapid and sustainable development of the logistics industry, Lao Cai province needs to deeply grasp the views and orientations in the Decree No. The Government's resolution on promoting the development of Vietnam logistics services and the resolutions, policies and development strategies of the Party, State and Government related to the Northern Midlands and Mountainous region as a basis. Plan and organize the effective implementation of programs, plans and projects on appropriate logistics service development.

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Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang spoke at the conference.

According to the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Lao Cai province needs to prioritize its budget as "bait capital"; Leading and attracting corporations and businesses with reputation, capacity and experience to invest and develop logistics infrastructure, with priority given to attracting investment to develop next-generation logistics and agricultural product processing centers. new, applying 4.0 technology, contributing to improving the added value of services and reducing costs accordingly. Effectively exploit the free trade agreements that our country has signed, promote exports, create sources of goods and markets, and space for logistics services to develop...

Mr. Hoa Dao - Director of Hong Ha Chau Trade Bureau, Yunnan Province, China - said that China wants to discuss countermeasures with Vietnam and promote the construction of China-Vietnam cross-border logistics routes; The cross-border logistics industry is an important support for international trade.

Signing a three-party agreement between Lao Cai Provincial Business Association, Hanoi Logistics Association and Hai Phong Logistics Association.

Chau Hong Ha Department of Commerce always attaches importance to the development of modern logistics industry and will take full advantage of the border and cross-border location, focusing on building international logistics services Xuyen Du - Dien Trung - Hong Ha (Hekou) - Vietnam aims to build a closed circular chain domestically and internationally, promoting mutual development.

The Chinese side wishes to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in promoting cross-border e-commerce, cross-border logistics, trade exchanges, mutual understanding and promoting the trade development of the two countries.