On the morning of September 13, 2025, a landmark conference was held in Tây Ninh province aimed at boosting cooperation in production, distribution, and logistics between Vietnam and Cambodia. Hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade together with Tây Ninh’s People’s Committee and Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce, the event marks a new phase of bilateral collaboration with high ambitions.

Key Goals and Participants

The conference was jointly chaired by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thị Thắng from Vietnam, Cambodian Deputy State Secretary Tith Rithipol, and Nguyễn Hồng Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Tây Ninh People’s Committee. Delegations included representatives from central ministries, provincial governments on both sides of the border, business associations, and manufacturing and logistics companies.

Among attendees were leaders from eight border provinces in Vietnam and nine from Cambodia. Their presence signals serious intent to deepen cross-border trade and logistics cooperation, particularly within border zones.

Rapid Growth and Trade Trends

Vietnam and Cambodia have maintained strong trade relations in recent years. Bilateral trade volume reached USD 10.1 billion in 2024, showing steady growth. By July 2025, cumulative trade had already exceeded USD 7 billion, with Vietnam exporting around USD 3.2 billion (up 5.1%) and importing about USD 3.8 billion (up 28.1%), reflecting a growing trade deficit.

These figures underscore the urgency to streamline logistics and distribution channels, particularly for border trade, to sustain this growth in a cost-effective way.

Infrastructure and Logistics Cost Targets

One of the central aims announced was to reduce cross-border logistics costs by 10-15% by 2030. To reach this target, both countries plan to enhance infrastructure at border crossings, ports, and warehousing, and improve supply-chain efficiency.

Efforts will also include upgrading customs procedures, better coordinating transport schedules, and improving distribution networks between production centers and consumption markets.

Significance and Future Prospects

This initiative is more than just economic cooperation—it is about constructing a more integrated regional supply chain across Vietnam and Cambodia. Enhanced logistics capacities will facilitate smoother trade, reduce delays at customs, and help local manufacturers and distributors reach broader markets more efficiently.

For border provinces, the benefits may include increased investment, job creation, improved transportation networks, and better market access for local producers.

Conclusion

The Vietnam-Cambodia conference on manufacturing, distribution, and logistics signifies a committed step toward deeper regional integration and more competitive commerce. With ambitious targets such as lowering logistics costs and improving infrastructure, both nations are shaping a future where cross-border trade is smoother, faster, and more beneficial for businesses and communities alike.

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