Viet Nam’s e-commerce sector is experiencing strong growth driven by technology, livestreaming, and transparent services, moving towards sustainable development and strengthening consumer trust.

In recent times, amid global economic uncertainties, the domestic market has served as a vital pillar, providing a solid foundation for Viet Nam’s economic development. It is also an essential space for realising sustainable development goals and improving people’s quality of life.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on October 28 attended the opening of the 9th edition of Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and met with Saudi Arabian Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Al-Ibrahim as well as representatives of major Saudi Arabian corporations and investment funds as part of his working trip to the Middle East nation.

In recent years, international e-commerce platforms have helped Vietnamese products to reach more customers and markets, becoming an important export channel for domestic manufacturers.

Amid the robust growth of e-commerce in Viet Nam, promoting digital transformation solutions is seen as the key to helping the country’s e-commerce industry in general and businesses and individual entrepreneurs in particular develop high-quality workforces and adopt suitable technological applications to thrive and swiftly adapt to new trends.

Alongside the shift towards green consumption, e-commerce is quickly becoming an “extended arm” to spread the philosophy of green living. Many Vietnamese businesses have taken advantage of e-commerce platforms to expand customer touchpoints, gradually “greening” supply chains and promoting sustainable development.

The People's Committee of An Lac ward in Ho Chi Minh City, in coordination with the Arobid Technology Joint Stock Company, launched Viet Nam’s first local-level business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform on September 30, marking a new step in building a digital economy ecosystem and supporting local enterprises in global integration.

Amid the robust growth of e-commerce in Viet Nam, cross-border e-commerce has been identified as a strategic pillar, opening up golden opportunities for Vietnamese goods to reach further on the global trade map while enhancing the nation’s competitiveness in global value chains.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed the draft Law on E-commerce and the allocation of public investment capital on September 22 as part of its ongoing 49th session.

A digital transformation programme for vendors at traditional markets in Da Nang is helping household businesses adapt to e-commerce in the face of rapidly expanding online shopping channels and declining foot traffic at physical markets.

Viet Nam is seeking to boost exports to Halal markets through Malaysia, which is viewed as a strategic gateway to the global market, heard a business forum in Ho Chi Minh City on August 7.

In the context of globalisation, international trade is entering a new era of development — where digital transformation and cross-border e-commerce are no longer just trends but essential platforms helping businesses expand their reach and conquer global consumers, especially in major markets.

A large-scale livestream campaign is set to kick off as part of a nationwide effort to harness digital platforms and media to enhance the value, market reach, and appeal of Vietnamese agricultural specialties.

In the context of the global digital economy, digital transformation and the promotion of e-commerce are becoming one of the key drivers helping Viet Nam integrate, enhance competitiveness, and expand export markets.

E-commerce is likened to a gold mine due to its huge development potential and ability to bring substantial benefits.

The Viet Nam E-Commerce and Digital Technology Application Forum 2025 is expected to attract strong participation and enthusiastic response from organisations and enterprises, contributing to promoting Vietnamese brands and enhancing the country’s e-commerce profile internationally.

For many years, Lang Son Province and its businesses have paid close attention to developing human resources for the e-commerce sector. Improving the qualifications and skills of managers and workers has been considered a key factor in advancing e-commerce.

In the first half of 2025, more than 91,000 new businesses were established nationwide, reflecting a strong wave of entrepreneurship.

Understanding the law for sustainable business is no longer an option but a prerequisite for all entities participating in e-commerce. From the legal framework to tax and credit policies or the responsibilities of platforms and sellers, everything is being improved towards creating a transparent, professional and long-term digital environment.

The vibrant cultural essence of Southern Viet Nam was vividly recreated at the themed booth “The Colours of Southern Traditional Markets,” organised by the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy (Ministry of Industry and Trade) on Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City in recent days.