Tay Ninh
Vietnam-Cambodia border trade gateway—Moc Bai (36% of bilateral trade), $24.5B cumulative FDI, 9.52% GRDP growth (SE Vietnam's highest).
Tay Ninh dominates Vietnam-Cambodia border trade from the Moc Bai gateway—70 km from Ho Chi Minh City, 170 km from Phnom Penh, handling 36% of bilateral turnover. Over 2 million people pass through annually; 2025 vehicle traffic hit 399,096 through November, generating VND 463.5 billion in fees (182% of target). The 21,284-hectare Border Gate Economic Zone hosts 60 projects ($488 million FDI, VND 8,500 billion domestic).
GRDP growth reached 9.52%—highest in Vietnam's southeast. Industrial parks attracted 236 projects in 2025 including 162 FDI ventures; H1 2025 FDI hit $500 million (3x year-on-year). Major investments: Hailide Vietnam ($93 million, automotive fabric), Global Hantex ($150 million, high-end knitted fabric). The Tan Cang-Moc Bai inland container depot Phase 1 opened December 2025, targeting regional logistics leadership.
Tay Ninh's 369-km Cambodian border anchors the East-West Economic Corridor linking ASEAN. Cumulative FDI exceeds $24.5 billion across 1,952 projects; 2025 export turnover reached $16 billion (up 9.21%). Priority sectors: R&D centers, logistics, high-end hospitality, casino-integrated resorts. By 2026, Tay Ninh tests whether border trade can anchor sustainable manufacturing growth.