Hanoi, Feb. 12 -- Land border gates along the Vietnam-China frontier are no longer merely tourism gateways but have become vital hubs for bilateral trade. Upgrading these crossings into smart border gates is expected to significantly improve competitiveness, facilitate trade flows, and support sustainable growth.

Quang Ninh province holds a particularly strategic position, with extensive land and maritime borders and a diverse system of border gates and crossings. It serves as a key trade gateway between Vietnam and China. Amid rising demands for faster, more transparent and better-connected customs clearance, traditional management methods are being overhauled.

The province has stepped up synchronous investment in technical infrastruct...