🇻🇳 Lào Cai, Vietnam

Lào Cai is a city located in the Lào Cai Province of Vietnam. It has a population of around 108,000 people. Lào Cai is of interest to seafarers and shipowners as it is located near the border with China, making it a major gateway for trade between the two countries. The city also has a port on the Red River, which facilitates transportation of goods. Additionally, Lào Cai has shipyards and factories producing ship parts, making it a hub for maritime industry.