Regional connections
Understanding the East–West Economic Corridor
EWEC connects Da Nang with Myanmar through Laos and Thailand. Route 9 links northeastern Thailand to the Vietnamese coast via Laos.
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Regional connections
Mukdahan–Savannakhet: a Mekong connection
The Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge connects Mukdahan with Savannakhet. ADB has studied how this cross-border infrastructure supports regional trade.
Asian Development BankDocument preparation
Prepare documents before dispatch
Start with the invoice, packing list and product details. Review transport documents, origin evidence and permits for the goods, transport mode and applicable requirements.
Vietnam Trade Information PortalDocument preparation
Find HS information at the official source
HS codes classify goods in international trade. The Vietnam Trade Information Portal offers commodity and tariff searches to support shipment preparation.
Vietnam Trade Information PortalTrade essentials
Incoterms® 2020: clarify costs and responsibilities
ICC’s 11 rules allocate costs, risks and obligations between seller and buyer. Selecting the appropriate rule is an important part of agreeing delivery terms.
International Chamber of CommerceTrade essentials
Choose terms suited to road transport
FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, DDP and EXW can be used for any transport mode. FOB, CFR, CIF and FAS are for sea and inland waterway transport.
ICC Digital LibraryIllustrative logistics photography: CHUTTERSNAP & Bernd Dittrich / Unsplash.