Lao Cai, June 11 -- Total value of exports, imports, and the exchange of goods through border gates in the north province of Lao Cai, which borders China's Yunnan province, reached 240 million USD in May, up 29.63% month-on-month, statistics show. Since the beginning of 2025, cumulative trade value through local border gates has approached 944.4 million USD. At Kim Thanh International Land Border Gate No. 2, customs clearance has been relatively smooth. Key export items include peeled wood, fresh fruit, coffee, confectionery, and footwear. Imports primarily consist of fertiliser, vegetables, coking coal, chemicals, sweets, and machinery and equipment. The average daily vehicle throughput at this gate stands at 342 trucks, including 120 ve...