HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam–China Economic and Industrial Zone Investment Promotion Conference took place in Hekou County, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, on Monday.

This event was held within the framework of the 2026 Việt Nam – China (Honghe) Border Economic, Trade and Tourism Fair.

During the conference, representatives from local authorities, zone management boards and enterprises of both countries highlighted their potential, competitive advantages, development orientations and zone master plans.

They also provided detailed information on technical infrastructure, land availability, priority sectors and preferential investment policies designed to attract capital.

The Honghe side introduced the strengths of its local economic development zones and industrial parks, focusing on non-ferrous metal manufacturing, information technology, specialised plateau agriculture, pharmaceuticals, green chemicals, textiles, culture and tourism.

Meanwhile, representatives from Lào Cai and Quảng Ninh provinces outlined their geo-economic advantages, border gate systems, connected transport infrastructure and the development potential of their local border economic zones and industrial parks. They also shared local development strategies and investment attraction policies.

In addition to presentations by regulatory authorities, businesses from both sides shared their needs and cooperation plans, exploring investment opportunities and joint production and business links in sectors with mutual strengths and complementary potential.

At the event, business representatives from both countries signed three pairs of memoranda of understanding for cooperation in investment and industry. — VNS