Cao Bang authorities meet investors to boost cross-border trade
The People’s Committee of northern border Cao Bang province organised a meeting with Vietnamese and Chinese investors on January 7 to accelerate farm produce export to the neighbouring country.
Cao Bang's Ta Lung border gate (Photo:vccinews.com)
Cao Bang (VNA) – ♔The People’s Committee of northern border Cao Bang province organised a meeting with Vietnamese and Chinese investors on January 7 to seek to accelerate farm produce export to the neighbouring country.
The meeting was held prior to an international workshop that was designed for the same purpose.
Local authorities took the occasion to promote the province’s favourable conditions and extensive cooperation opportunities.
Cao Bang shares a long borderline with China’s Guangxi province from which it could reach other Chinese localities and even ASEAN member countries. The two enjoy good trade relations, with revenue following an upward trend in recent years.
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At the function, the committee also collected proposals from participating enterprises.-VNA
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Cao Bang's Ta Lung border gate (Photo:vccinews.com)
