An Giang seeks closer border trade ties with Cambodian provinces

Vietnam’s An Giang province is seeking stronger commercial links with Cambodia’s Kandal, Takeo and Kampot provinces, with officials discussing market access and border procedures at a November 12 conference in Chau Doc ward.

The meeting formed part of the Vietnam–Cambodia Trade Connectivity Forum 2026, organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. Authorities and businesses discussed potential partnerships and exchanged information about their markets.

An Giang’s Department of Industry and Trade reported that more than 33,400 customs declarations were handled at crossings connecting the four provinces during the first nine months of 2026. Vehicle entries and exits exceeded 145,000 over that period.

Nguyen Thong Nhat, the department’s director, urged the Cambodian provinces to share more information about market demand and trade policies. He also proposed joint work to resolve business difficulties involving customs, specialised inspections and the movement of goods.

Kandal commerce department director Orm Bunthoeun called for more trade promotion and better coordination on transport routes and border crossings. Representatives from Takeo and Kampot sought closer cooperation on investment, border economies and market management.

The Cambodian provinces also proposed improvements to border transport infrastructure and support for business investment, production partnerships and supply chains. The Khanh Binh–Chrey Thom international land crossing opened in early October 2026, providing another route between An Giang and Cambodia.