Vietnam and Cambodia Opened International Border Gate
Authorities inaugurated the new Khanh Binh-Chrey Thom land border crossing to bolster cross-border trade and security.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Officials from Vietnam’s An Giang Province and Cambodia’s Kandal Province officially opened the Khanh Binh-Chrey Thom international land border gate. The new transit point is located 75 km from Phnom Penh and aims to strengthen economic and security ties.
Why it matters
The new crossing is designed to function as a major transit hub for goods entering Cambodia and the broader ASEAN market. It also serves to establish a security belt to better monitor and control transnational crime.
The border gate sits 75 km from Phnom Penh and serves as a critical connection point for international tourism and commerce. Local authorities aim to reach US$1.2 billion in total import and export trade value through these gates by 2030.
The players
An Giang Province
This province is an administrative division of Vietnam located in the Mekong Delta region.
Kandal Province
This province is an administrative division of Cambodia that surrounds the national capital of Phnom Penh.
The details
The facility connects Vietnam’s Khanh Binh Commune with the Chrey Thom border region, serving as a gateway for both international tourism routes and commercial freight. Beyond trade, the opening is intended to draw new investors to the An Giang Border Gate Economic Zone.
Timeline
The inauguration ceremony for the border gates occurred on October 3, 2026.
The regional target to reach US$1.2 billion in trade volume is set for 2030.
Market Landscape
This development reflects the broader trend of ASEAN countries investing in infrastructure to facilitate regional integration and reduce transit times for international commerce. By formalizing this border crossing, Vietnam and Cambodia are aligning their logistics networks to better compete within the regional supply chain.
Business operators and logistics providers can expect expanded capacity for goods movement between the Mekong Delta and Cambodia. Increased border traffic may also create new opportunities for tourism and cross-border commercial investment in the surrounding provinces.
The takeaway
The opening of this border gate signals a long-term commitment to enhancing regional trade links and security. Businesses operating in the Mekong Delta should monitor these new transit routes as potential gateways for expanding their reach into the Cambodian market.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SGGP English Edition.
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