On September 11, the Management Board of the Lao Cai Economic Zone announced the resumption of entry and exit activities through the Lao Cai – Hekou international border gate.
Customs clearance and immigration activities reopened at 11am on September 11. Photo: T.L.
Based on the current flood situation along the cross-border river, and after discussions with the authorities at the Hekou border gate (China), the Lao Cai Economic Zone Management Board announced the restoration of entry and exit activities through the Lao Cai International Road Border Gate and Kim Thanh International Road Border Gate II.
According to Mr. Vuong Trinh Quoc, Head of the Lao Cai Economic Zone Management Board, as of 11 a.m. on September 11, customs clearance for goods, as well as entry and exit for individuals and vehicles at the international border gate, has resumed normal operations.
Previously, due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi, heavy rains caused water levels to rise significantly in rivers and streams in Lao Cai province. As a result, the board issued a notice to temporarily suspend entry and exit through the Lao Cai Border Gate starting from September 9.
The decision was based on a request from the Hekou authorities (China) to temporarily close the Lao Cai – Hekou international border gate due to heavy rains, which led to rising water levels in the Red River and Nam Thi River.
“The notice urges individuals and organizations involved in cross-border trade and travel to stay informed and adjust their plans for transporting goods through the border gate accordingly, in line with agreements between the two sides,” the document stated.
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Source: Vietnam Insider