The two sides agreed to strictly abide by the three legal documents governing the Vietnam–China land border, along with the common perceptions reached by the two armies, to address emerging issues quickly and appropriately.
With its majestic landscapes, rich ethnic cultures and immersive tourism experiences, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Old Town of Lijiang are becoming increasingly attractive to Vietnamese travellers, while also contributing to stronger tourism and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and China’s Yunnan province.
Vietnam-China coffee cooperation is rooted in geographical proximity and similar natural conditions. Vietnam’s Central Highlands are renowned for Robusta coffee, while China’s Yunnan province mainly cultivates Arabica beans. This complementarity creates opportunities for technical exchanges, production cooperation, and joint market development.
The Border Guard Command of northern Lao Cai province and the Honghe Border Management Unit, the Hekou Entry-Exit Inspection Station in China’s Yunnan province launched their 2026 joint patrol at the border demarcation line of the Lao Cai - Hekou international border gate on January 28.
In recent years, economic and trade ties between Dali and Vietnam have expanded robustly. In 2024, the prefecture’s total import-export turnover with Vietnam exceeded 1 billion CNY (about 140 million USD), accounting for 36% of Dali’s total goods trade.
ASEAN has remained Yunnan's largest trading partner for 20 consecutive years.
The project has a total investment capital of 1.5 trillion VND (58.6 million USD). The main bridge spanning the Red River is a low-tower cable-stayed design consisting of three spans, with a total length of 230 metres and a width of 35 metres.
Lao Cai will develop a network of inland ports and logistics hubs, with a total cargo clearance capacity exceeding 1.5 million TEUs. These hubs will be established in Lao Cai, Kim Thanh – Ban Vuoc area, and other strategic locations linked to Sa Pa airport.
A vibrant cultural exchange took place in the northern border province of Lao Cai on January 16, celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year and highlighting the solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and China.
The Department of Public Security of Dien Bien province and the Public Security Bureau of Pu’er city in China’s Yunnan province held their 13th annual talks in Dien Bien Phu city on November 25 to discuss cooperation in ensuring national security, combating crimes, and maintaining order and security between the two localities.
On the morning of November 7, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a speech at the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit in Kunming city, Yunnan province, China.
Representatives from the Vietnamese provinces of Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Lai Chau and Dien Bien on July 10 attended a meeting with their counterparts from China’s Yunnan province to discuss transport cooperation between the two sides.
