OVERVIEW
Abundant Mineral Resources
The province boasts abundant resources such as limestone, clay, sand, wood, etc., creating significant potential for developing production-processing chains in building materials, wood processing, handicrafts manufacturing, and related industries, thereby contributing to enhancing the added value of the local industrial sector.
Well-developed, synchronous transport infrastructure
Key expressways, major national roads and the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong high-speed railway (expected to be constructed in 2025) will accelerate the fast and efficient flow of goods.
In particular, with its strategic gateway position offering direct access to the Chinese market, Lao Cai is steadily establishing itself as a key industrial growth pole in Northern Vietnam.
13,256.92 km²
Area
5.17 Billion USD
GRDP (2024)
1.8 million people
Population (2025)
924,327 people
from Lao Cai (2024)
3.8 million people
from neighboring provinces (2024)
LAO CAI - HANOI - HAI PHONG
HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY
National Key Project
GATEWAY FOR
INTERNATIONAL TRADE & LOGISTICS
- Global Connectivity
- Domestic Cargo Transport
The high-speed railway directly links to China’s railway network at the Lao Cai border gate, significantly boosting cross-border trade. At the same time, it forms an intercontinental transport corridor from East Asia, through Central Asia, to Europe, unlocking major potential for international commerce and cross-continental logistics.
The railway network seamlessly connects to seaports in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh, shortening transit times, optimizing logistics costs, and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses.
TRANSPORT CAPACITY
& REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY
- Diverse transportation of passengers and cargo
- Payload 22.5 tons/axle: suitable for transporting large container shipment
- Shorten travel time to the supply chain in Bac Ninh, Hung Yen
- Attract high-quality workforce from Hanoi. Only 1 hour by high-speed rail.
1 hr – 1 hr 15’
high-speed rail
2 hr – 2 hr 15’
road transport
Expected start of construction
12/2025
Total length
419 km
Completion time
2030
Design speed
Up to160 km/h
