An aerial view of a corner of the Ka Lang border area. Meanwhile, Pa Thang village, where 100 percent of households are Ha Nhi ethnic people, is also changing day by day. The prosperity of border communities here also stems from long-standing friendly relations with residents across the Vietnam-China border. The new pace of life in the border area is also nurtured by border markets, where trade, culture, and cuisine blend into colorful market sessions. Ma Lu Thang border gate economic zoneBeyond the prosperity of individual villages, Lai Chau is pursuing a broader vision: developing the Ma Lu Thang Border Gate Economic Zone into a strategic trade hub for the Northwest region.

Source: VietNamNet News February 11, 2026 23:53 UTC