- With its advantageous location as a gateway for international trade, Dong Dang commune has focused on developing trade and services in recent years. It is also the commune with the most vibrant trade and service activities in the border area of the province.
Dong Dang commune is located within the Dong Dang - Lang Son Border Economic Zone, occupying a strategically important position; it also serves as a hub connecting international trade through a system of road and rail border gates and inter-regional transportation routes.

To effectively utilize existing advantages, in recent times, the Party committee and local government of the commune have created favorable conditions in terms of administrative procedures, land, and guidance for people to register their businesses.
Ms. Trieu Thi Hue , manager of Quang Hung convenience store in Day Thep village, Dong Dang commune, said: "In 2022, our family opened a convenience store specializing in confectionery, beverages, and essential goods. During operation, the store received dedicated guidance from commune officials on business registration procedures, tax declarations, and related regulations, which helped the store operate stably. In 2023, our family continued to invest in opening a second branch to expand our business."
Similarly, Mr. Vu Dinh Duong, owner of Duong Trang restaurant (Pa Phieng village), has also boldly invested in developing food and beverage services in the commune. Mr. Duong said: "In 2017, my family started the restaurant business. During operation, the restaurant has always focused on strictly complying with regulations on food hygiene and safety, selecting high-quality ingredients, which has led to an increasing number of customers. Currently, the restaurant averages about 100 customers per day; during peak seasons, the number reaches 400-500 customers per day."
With the advantage of being a gateway to international trade and a sound development orientation, trade and services are expected to continue playing a leading role in the economic structure of Dong Dang commune. Currently, trade and services account for 62.85% of the commune's economic structure. |
According to statistics from the People's Committee of Dong Dang commune, the commune currently has 1,070 commercial and service businesses operating in various fields such as general trading, food and beverage, accommodation, transportation, etc., an increase of 200 businesses compared to 2025. The number of commercial and service businesses in the area is continuously increasing, and their scale of operation is expanding, meeting the shopping, consumption, accommodation, and service needs of residents, tourists, and businesses involved in import and export activities in the area.
The development of the trade and service sector not only creates jobs and increases people's income but also makes a significant contribution to the local budget revenue. In the first six months of 2026, the commune's budget revenue reached 164 billion VND, with revenue from trade and services estimated at over 98 billion VND.
Ms. Dao Thi Thao, Head of the Economic Department of Dong Dang Commune, said: In the coming time, the department will advise the Commune People's Committee to continue promoting administrative reform, creating a favorable environment for organizations and individuals to invest and develop production and business; strengthen propaganda and guidance for business households and enterprises to access support policies and preferential credit sources. At the same time, the commune government will focus on investing in and upgrading commercial, transportation, electricity, and water infrastructure; strengthen market management to ensure a healthy business environment; and encourage the development of e-commerce to improve the efficiency of trade and service activities in the area.
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