Nam Can border market reopens

On April 29, the People's Committee of Ky Son district issued a notice on the reopening of the Nam Can International Border Gate border market (also known as Nam Can border market). The opening time is from May 1, 2022. This move took place after the Covid-19 epidemic situation was controlled, with the agreement of the authorities of Ky Son and Noong Het districts.

"The People's Committee of Ky Son district informs units, localities, organizations and individuals to participate in trading activities, cultural exchanges and sightseeing, to contribute to socio-economic development," said Mr. Tho Ba Re - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ky Son district.

Bustling scene at Nam Can border market before it stopped operating due to the epidemic. Photo courtesy

Nam Can border market used to be held once a month, located deep in Laos, 3km from the border. In recent years, with the increase in cultural exchange and trade between the two border communes of Vietnam and Laos, the market has expanded in scale and moved to the Nam Can International Border Gate, close to the Vietnam - Laos border. At the same time, the market is held more frequently, every Sunday.

However, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, this unique market had to stop operating since March 2020.