Ảnh chính Free Trade Zone: A Strategic Vision for Quang Tri

Free Trade Zone: A Strategic Vision for Quang Tri

23/09/2025

On August 28, 2025, the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee hosted the scientific conference titled “Free Trade Zone Models in Some Countries Worldwide - Lessons for Quang Tri,” organized by the Propaganda and People’s Mobilization Board of the Provincial Party Committee. The conference aimed to realize Quang Tri’s socio-economic development plan, fostering cooperation with provinces in Laos and piloting the Lao Bao - Densavan Cross-Border Economic and Trade Zone.
Key Highlights:

  1. Political Foundation: General Secretary and President endorsed Quang Tri’s proposal to establish a Free Trade Zone (FTZ), leveraging the East-West Economic Corridor, connectivity with Laos, seaports, and regional supply chains.
  2. Conference Objectives: To clarify theoretical foundations and international experiences regarding FTZs, draw lessons for Quang Tri, and provide insights for local agencies and businesses on the potential of this model.
  3. Significance of FTZs: FTZs are not merely economic-technical models but also strategic tools and “institutional laboratories” for testing preferential policies on investment, customs, finance, land, and e-commerce. They help Quang Tri reposition its role, leveraging geographic advantages, trade corridors, and logistics potential.
  4. Quang Tri’s Potential: Its strategic location in the North Central region, with three international land border gates (Lao Bao, La Lay, Cha Lo) and two deep-water seaports (Hon La, My Thuy), supports the development of logistics and cross-border trade along the East-West Economic Corridor.
  5. International Experiences and Proposals:
  6. Da Nang and Hai Phong are the first localities in Vietnam approved to pilot FTZs, setting a precedent for Quang Tri.
  7. Proposals: Develop a locally tailored FTZ plan, enhance infrastructure, innovate management practices, attract investment, and integrate high-quality urban and service systems to draw talent.

Conclusion: Establishing an FTZ in Quang Tri presents a breakthrough opportunity to enhance competitiveness and integrate into regional and global value chains, leveraging local advantages to expand development westward.