The market is seen as an important place to exchange goods amid rising bilateral trade.

Local authorities attributed the rampant smuggling to legal loopholes in which regulations on destroying smuggled cigarette remain unclear while demand for cigarette is on the rise.

Drug crime remains one of the biggest problems challenging police from both countries due to weak legal enforcement.

The upcoming event, Tay Ninh Day in Hanoi in 2023, will showcase the unique and rich identity of the Southern province through various exciting activities and experiences.

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