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During a group discussion on the draft Law on E-Commerce this afternoon, National Assembly deputies shared numerous opinions on the responsibilities of sellers and platform owners in the digital marketplace.
Vietnam's e-commerce market has surpassed 25 billion USD, a 20% increase from the previous year, accounting for about 10% of total retail sales and consumer service revenue. That gives Vietnam the third place in Southeast Asia in this regard.
The country's e-commerce market was estimated to reach over 25 billion USD last year, marking year-on-year growth of 20%.
Vietnam’s B2C e-commerce is expected to grow 25.5% in 2025, driven by video shopping and AI tech.
Hanoi will open an official store on e-commerce platform Shopee this year, as part of the effort to boost the capital's digital economy.
The value of the e-commerce market was estimated at around 25 billion USD last year, accounting for about 9% of the country's total retail sales of goods and services.
The first international B2B e-commerce platform designed to support Vietnamese enterprises in accessing the US market has been launched in Ho Chi Minh City.
The 'V-Brands Go Global' program will help transform Vietnamese products into global icons.
The Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Industry and Trade jointly organised a thematic seminar on promoting cross-border e-commerce between the two countries in Vientiane on July 18.
E-commerce is booming in Vietnam with double-digit growth, yet experts warn that without tighter regulations and oversight, long-term sustainable value may be at risk.
Tax authorities have revealed increasingly sophisticated schemes by individuals and businesses to evade taxes, with some earning hundreds of billions of dong while declaring little to no income.
New regulations on taxes and fees for e-commerce platforms have officially taken effect from July, requiring sellers to quickly adapt by implementing three key measures to safeguard profits and maintain competitiveness.
Unlike familiar fees such as discounts, shipping or advertising fees, the "platform infrastructure fee" is a new charge applied by Shopee across the system.
Shopee holds the largest market share, commanding 65% of GMV (around 10.4 billion USD), followed by TikTok Shop at 28% (4.5 billion USD), Lazada at 6% (1 billion USD) and Tiki at 1% (nearly 200 million USD).
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
E-commerce platforms in Vietnam must now verify sellers, require full product information, monitor listings using technology, remove violating products, and bear joint responsibility if violations persist.
The plan positions e-commerce as a pioneering sector of the digital economy, playing a key role in transforming the country’s growth model, boosting competitiveness, and promoting sustainable development.
A Visa survey reveals near-universal online shopping in Vietnam, fueled by new digital payment tech.
A total of 158 foreign service providers have registered, declared, and paid taxes through the Department of Taxation’s electronic portal, contributing 5.7 trillion VND, up 41% year-on-year.
The Vietnam E-Commerce Association (VECOM) has unveiled the Vietnam E-Commerce Business Index 2025 (EBI 2025) report, with Hanoi securing the top spot.