E-commerce gives young people a boost in entrepreneurship
Economy 17:52 20/09/2026Experts say e-commerce has given young people a major advantage, allowing them to start small while reaching large markets. However, for this advantage to become a lasting springboard, they need to be equipped simultaneously with technology, business skills and legal knowledge.
Vietnam considers tighter tax rules for low-value imports
Economy 10:00 09/09/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is considering sharply lowering the tax-free threshold for low-value imports to VND100,000 (US$3.8) in customs value, amid the rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce.
Vietnam e-commerce growth loses momentum as consumers become more price-sensitive
Economy 14:54 12/08/2026After a period of strong growth, Vietnam’s e-commerce market is entering a slowdown as purchasing power comes under greater pressure from prices and living costs.
Vietnam proposes e-ID verification for cross-border e-commerce traders
Economy 13:41 04/08/2026Vietnamese organizations and individuals buying or selling goods with foreign partners through e-commerce platforms would be required to undergo electronic identity verification under a draft law amending the Law on Customs.
Millions of orders for Vietnamese durians placed through livestreams in China
Economy 15:50 18/07/2026'Durian e-commerce' is emerging as a new consumer trend in China, creating fresh opportunities for Vietnamese durians as Monthong and Ri6 have become two of the most favored durian varieties on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.
Vietnam e-commerce sales rise as online shoppers turn more price-conscious
Economy 16:49 11/02/2026Online shopping in Vietnam continued to grow strongly in 2025, but consumers became more price-sensitive and cautious in their spending as platform fees jumped and incomes lagged behind rising prices, according to industry data released on Wednesday.
Malware targeting personal data hits food delivery services: Kaspersky
Economy 16:37 03/01/2026Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky warn that personal and financial data in the retail sector are facing increasing threats, based on their analysis of 2025’s retail and e-commerce security.
Vietnam’s e-commerce booms, challenges remain: study
Economy 09:54 30/12/2025Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is expanding rapidly on the back of young, tech-savvy sellers, but challenges in logistics, platform fees, and competition from foreign players are clouding its long-term outlook, according to a new study by Milieu Insight.
Coupang announces $1.18 billion compensation to South Korean users for data leak
World 09:33 29/12/2025South Korean e-commerce company Coupang announced on Monday a compensation package of 1.69 trillion won ($1.18 billion) to holders of 33.7 million accounts for a massive data leak that has drawn backlash from users and lawmakers.
E-commerce platforms in Vietnam largely free of counterfeit goods: deputy trade minister
Economy 13:04 10/11/2025E-commerce platforms in Vietnam are largely free of counterfeit and pirated goods, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan said on Saturday, though a small number of fake products occasionally slip through, he added.
Vietnam's Q3 e-commerce revenue reach $4.14 billion amid rapid growth, intensifying competition
Vietnam News 15:26 06/11/2025Vietnam's e-commerce sector continued its impressive expansion in the third quarter of 2025, generating a total revenue of US$4.14 billion. The robust growth underscores the nation's accelerating digital transformation and rising consumer confidence in online shopping.
Vietnam's coffee sector posts 133% surge in online sales in H1-2025
Economy 14:51 14/09/2025Vietnam's coffee industry saw strong digital momentum in the first half of 2025, with online sales up 133 percent and social media interactions more than tripling from a year earlier, according to a new report by YouNet Media, a leading social and e-commerce intelligence platform in Vietnam.
