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(Hanoi, 4th - Comprehensive Report) Vietnam's logistics industry currently faces significant “bottlenecks”, with high costs weakening the competitiveness of enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. To tackle this challenge, the Vietnamese government is vigorously promoting innovation and digital transformation, regarding it as a key measure to reduce costs and optimize supply chains. Among these, strengthening connections in production, trade, and logistics with the southwestern border areas, which have great potential for international trade, is seen as an important strategic direction to expand the market and inject fresh momentum into businesses.
Vietnam is Cambodia's third-largest trading partner (after China and the United States) and the largest trading partner within ASEAN for Cambodia; meanwhile, Cambodia is Vietnam's fourth-largest trading partner in ASEAN. At present, there are 215 Cambodian-invested projects in Vietnam, covering sectors such as agriculture, telecommunications, banking, financial services, food processing, mining, aviation, and tourism.
The two sides have signed multiple cooperation agreements, including the “2025-2026 Bilateral Trade Promotion Agreement”, the “Memorandum of Understanding on Border Trade Infrastructure Development”, the “Road-Waterway Connection Cooperation Agreement” and the “Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam Three-Country One-Route Tourism Line”. These mechanisms help promote smoother logistics flows, provide broader cooperation space for enterprises, and are especially significant in the field of cross-border logistics.
In Tay Ninh Province, aside from the four international border gates at Moc Bai, Xa Mat, Binh Hiep, and Tinh Bien, Long An International Port also plays a key role. The port is strategically located, connected by road and Mekong River waterways to Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, the Southeast region, and Cambodia. With its geographic advantages, Long An Port has already become a transshipment center for industrial, agricultural, and aquatic products, driving the sustainable development of the logistics industry.
Wu Thi Qing Wei, Deputy General Manager of Long An International Port Joint Stock Company, pointed out that the port’s infrastructure is constantly being upgraded and can now accommodate vessels of up to 70,000 tons, equipped with modern warehousing and logistics systems. The port is striving to become a leading logistics hub in the region, facilitating the smooth transshipment of goods between Cambodia, Vietnam, and the world.
Nguyen Kim Hau, General Manager of Vietnam Seaspimex Specialty Joint Stock Company, said logistics costs are a heavy burden for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. She hopes the government can provide more policy support in areas such as fuel costs, imported machinery, and transport vehicle procurement. “If these costs can be effectively reduced, it will greatly ease the logistics burden and bring more reasonable service prices to businesses.”
In terms of bilateral cooperation, Vietnam and Cambodia are working to elevate total trade volume to the target of 20 billion USD. Nguyen Van Mai, Deputy Secretary-General of Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit), pointed out that the expansion of domestic fruit and vegetable planting areas and the diversification of consumer markets have significantly driven export growth and improved farmers' incomes. In 2024 alone, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to Cambodia have already reached nearly 17 million USD, reflecting the enormous potential for bilateral agricultural cooperation.
Oknha Leng Rithy, Chairman of the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association, stated that with advantages of location, a young consumer market, and cultural similarities, the two countries still have broad room for cooperation within the ASEAN framework. The association will continue to work toward reaching the 20 billion USD bilateral trade target as soon as possible.
Nguyen Anh Son, Director of the Import and Export Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, pointed out that now is a good time to re-plan the direction of border trade development and fully unleash the economic cooperation potential between Vietnam and Cambodia. Data show that in 2024, import and export volume between the two countries through land border gates reached 7.26 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 18.2%; in just the first seven months of 2025, bilateral trade volume had already reached 5.17 billion USD, up 16.9% year-on-year.
Industry insiders believe that this series of achievements shows broad prospects for Vietnam-Cambodia cooperation, especially in advantageous industries such as textiles and garments, steel, raw and auxiliary materials, rubber, and cashew nuts, where both parties have great complementary potential.
The two sides have signed multiple cooperation agreements, including the “2025-2026 Bilateral Trade Promotion Agreement”, the “Memorandum of Understanding on Border Trade Infrastructure Development”, the “Road-Waterway Connection Cooperation Agreement” and the “Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam Three-Country One-Route Tourism Line”. These mechanisms help promote smoother logistics flows, provide broader cooperation space for enterprises, and are especially significant in the field of cross-border logistics.
In Tay Ninh Province, aside from the four international border gates at Moc Bai, Xa Mat, Binh Hiep, and Tinh Bien, Long An International Port also plays a key role. The port is strategically located, connected by road and Mekong River waterways to Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, the Southeast region, and Cambodia. With its geographic advantages, Long An Port has already become a transshipment center for industrial, agricultural, and aquatic products, driving the sustainable development of the logistics industry.
Wu Thi Qing Wei, Deputy General Manager of Long An International Port Joint Stock Company, pointed out that the port’s infrastructure is constantly being upgraded and can now accommodate vessels of up to 70,000 tons, equipped with modern warehousing and logistics systems. The port is striving to become a leading logistics hub in the region, facilitating the smooth transshipment of goods between Cambodia, Vietnam, and the world.
Nguyen Kim Hau, General Manager of Vietnam Seaspimex Specialty Joint Stock Company, said logistics costs are a heavy burden for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. She hopes the government can provide more policy support in areas such as fuel costs, imported machinery, and transport vehicle procurement. “If these costs can be effectively reduced, it will greatly ease the logistics burden and bring more reasonable service prices to businesses.”
In terms of bilateral cooperation, Vietnam and Cambodia are working to elevate total trade volume to the target of 20 billion USD. Nguyen Van Mai, Deputy Secretary-General of Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit), pointed out that the expansion of domestic fruit and vegetable planting areas and the diversification of consumer markets have significantly driven export growth and improved farmers' incomes. In 2024 alone, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to Cambodia have already reached nearly 17 million USD, reflecting the enormous potential for bilateral agricultural cooperation.
Oknha Leng Rithy, Chairman of the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association, stated that with advantages of location, a young consumer market, and cultural similarities, the two countries still have broad room for cooperation within the ASEAN framework. The association will continue to work toward reaching the 20 billion USD bilateral trade target as soon as possible.
Nguyen Anh Son, Director of the Import and Export Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, pointed out that now is a good time to re-plan the direction of border trade development and fully unleash the economic cooperation potential between Vietnam and Cambodia. Data show that in 2024, import and export volume between the two countries through land border gates reached 7.26 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 18.2%; in just the first seven months of 2025, bilateral trade volume had already reached 5.17 billion USD, up 16.9% year-on-year.
Industry insiders believe that this series of achievements shows broad prospects for Vietnam-Cambodia cooperation, especially in advantageous industries such as textiles and garments, steel, raw and auxiliary materials, rubber, and cashew nuts, where both parties have great complementary potential.