On September 27, the People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province hosted a dialogue session between provincial leaders and businesses engaged in import-export activities at the Le Thanh International Border Gate Economic Zone.
The event aimed to address challenges, share insights, and foster cross-border trade, particularly as the province reorganizes its administration and enters a new development phase.
 Gia Lai engages with businesses to resolve import-export hurdles at Le Thanh Border Gate. Photo: Hoàng Thảo |
As of August 31, the Le Thanh International Border Gate Economic Zone has attracted 37 investment projects with a total registered capital of 643.9 billion VND. Actual investment reached 319.1 billion VND (49.6% of the total). Total trade turnover hit 155 million USD, including 92 million USD in imports and 63 million USD in exports. Vehicle crossings reached 15,829, up 31.5% year-on-year, while passenger traffic increased by 9.4% to 99,980.
During the conference, businesses highlighted cross-border transportation challenges. Vietnamese vehicles entering Cambodia require CLV or bilateral permits, but quotas are exhausted, disrupting logistics. Despite Vietnam’s Road Administration advocating for increased quotas, no agreement has been reached. Companies urged Gia Lai to collaborate with Cambodia’s Ratanakiri Province to allow same-day crossings under Decree 112/2014/NĐ-CP.
Discrepancies in border operating hours were also raised. While Vietnam extends operations from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Cambodia’s Oyadav Border Gate closes at 5:30 PM, causing delays and higher logistics costs.
Businesses further recommended streamlining customs procedures, minimizing physical inspections of transit fruits to prevent spoilage, and addressing challenges related to left-hand drive vehicles and cargo consolidation regulations.
Concluding the session, Chairman Phạm Anh Tuấn reaffirmed Gia Lai’s commitment to supporting businesses, shifting from a “control” to a “service and innovation” mindset, prioritizing citizens and enterprises as core stakeholders. He emphasized administrative reforms and a business-friendly investment climate.
Chairman Tuấn outlined plans to enhance border trade, linking Le Thanh Border Gate with eastern airports and seaports, targeting 2-3 billion USD in trade by 2030.
He directed provincial departments to accelerate administrative reforms, address business concerns promptly, and maximize the potential of Le Thanh Border Gate through strategic planning.
– 19:29 27/09/2025
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