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FUTA Express and VET partner to strengthen Việt Nam–Cambodia cross-border logistics

FUTA Express and VET partner to strengthen Việt Nam–Cambodia cross-border logistics

Under the MoU, both parties will jointly develop two-way freight transportation services between Việt Nam and Cambodia, integrate logistics infrastructure and operational processes, and enhance the use of technology for shipment tracking and supply chain management.
HCM City shifts trade promotion strategy towards digitalisation

HCM City shifts trade promotion strategy towards digitalisation

The HCM City’s trade promotion landscape is evolving towards digitalisation, utilising technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide enhanced support for businesses.
NAPAS, BIDV and Weixin Pay expand cross-border QR payment services between Việt Nam and China

NAPAS, BIDV and Weixin Pay expand cross-border QR payment services between Việt Nam and China

The partnership completes NAPAS'' QR payment connection with Weixin Pay, giving Chinese visitors a seamless way to pay by scanning VietQRGlobal codes at outlets across Việt Nam.
PM urges Điện Biên to prioritise tourism, services and border trade

PM urges Điện Biên to prioritise tourism, services and border trade

The Prime Minister has urged the northern border province of Điện Biên to accelerate the development of tourism, services and its border-gate economy, while improving transport infrastructure and the investment climate to support long-term growth.
Customs strengthens cooperation with Alibaba on cross-border e-commerce

Customs strengthens cooperation with Alibaba on cross-border e-commerce

Vietnam Customs said stronger engagement with leading global e-commerce companies would help it keep pace with developments in the digital economy and study advanced regulatory models.
Việt Nam, Cambodia promote cross-border e-commerce to bolster exports

Việt Nam, Cambodia promote cross-border e-commerce to bolster exports

Bilateral trade surpassed US$11.3 billion in 2025, and the two countries are working to raise the figure to $20 billion in the near future.
Lạng Sơn told to broaden economy through industry, tourism

Lạng Sơn told to broaden economy through industry, tourism

Despite record trade and budget revenue in the first half of 2026, Lạng Sơn remains overly dependent on border commerce and must develop higher-value industry and tourism, the Prime Minister said.
Lào Cai border trade surges, durian exports hit record high

Lào Cai border trade surges, durian exports hit record high

At Kim Thành II international border gate, more than 2,000 tonnes of durian are exported to China each day, the highest daily volume recorded in the past two years.
ASEAN needs stronger intelligence-sharing to curb illicit trade: EU-ABC chief

ASEAN needs stronger intelligence-sharing to curb illicit trade: EU-ABC chief

Chris Humphrey, executive director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council, talks to Việt Nam News about the growing threat of illicit trade and the need for stronger regional cooperation to combat it.
Việt Nam affirms its position on the ASEAN e-commerce map

Việt Nam affirms its position on the ASEAN e-commerce map

Indonesia remains the region’s largest market, although its growth is beginning to slow, while Việt Nam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand are emerging as some of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia.
Banks launch cross-border QR payments to tap growing digital economy

Banks launch cross-border QR payments to tap growing digital economy

Recently, the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has partnered with Alipay+ to introduce cross-border QR payments which allows customers to use its VCB Digibank app abroad.
Cross-border e-commerce potential remains largely untapped

Cross-border e-commerce potential remains largely untapped

Despite the domestic e-commerce market reaching an estimated value of $31 billion in 2025, placing Việt Nam among the world’s top 10 and top three in ASEAN, total import-export turnover via e-commerce stood at just $4.45 billion.
Financial infrastructure – a critical enabler of sustainable cross-border e-commerce

Financial infrastructure – a critical enabler of sustainable cross-border e-commerce

Rather than simply facilitating transactions, modern payment and financial systems are expected to support operational complexity across markets.
VN strengthens measures to prevent smuggling of fuel at borders amid global energy shocks

VN strengthens measures to prevent smuggling of fuel at borders amid global energy shocks

The General Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance has sent a directive to regional customs branches requiring tighter control and enhanced anti-smuggling measures to prevent fuel smuggling across the country’s borders amid volatility in global energy markets.
Customs tightens controls to prevent cross-border fuel smuggling

Customs tightens controls to prevent cross-border fuel smuggling

As of March 9, the retail price of RON95 gasoline in Việt Nam stood at VNĐ27,047 (US$1.04) per litre, compared with about VNĐ31,000 per litre in Cambodia and VNĐ39,000 per litre in Laos.