lychee going digital thanks to vietrades online tie ups

Lychee going digital thanks to Vietrade’s online tie-ups

Lychee – the small, rounded fruit with its sweet, white scented flesh – is on its way to Japanese customers thanks to the activities of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade and more lenient regulations from the Japanese side. Besides this, consumers can now order the refreshing delicacies online on platforms like Lazada.
behind longevity sea grapes from petroleum to a pathway driven pioneer in aquaculture

Behind Longevity Sea Grapes: from petroleum to a pathway-driven pioneer in aquaculture

The right combination of exceptional local products and a strategic global vision has been Longevity Sea Grapes’ winning formula to rise above the competitive crowd.
reasons behind the 400 million investment in the crownx of masan

Reasons behind the $400 million investment in The CrownX of Masan

The latest $400 million is just the initial capital in the broad plan of Masan Group to develop its tech-enabled retail and consumer system and expand its reach to serve consumers nationwide.
eradication of e commerce merchant tricks demanded

Eradication of e-commerce merchant tricks demanded

Online shoppers are being warned over purchasing expensive goods as a rise in e-commerce means more merchants exploiting loopholes and concerns over customer protection – something the Vietnamese government is already aware of and attempting to quash with new legislation.
preventing counterfeit during explosive e commerce growth during pandemic

Preventing counterfeit during explosive e-commerce growth during pandemic

E-commerce is on a trend of strong growth thanks to changing purchasing behaviours during the COVID-19 health crisis, elevating risks for customers due to the boom of fake and counterfeit goods on e-commerce platforms.
alibaba leads 400 million investment in masan groups consumer and retail unit

Alibaba leads $400 million investment in Masan Group's consumer and retail unit

Alibaba Group and its partners are pouring $400 million into Masan Group's consumer and retail arm, a deal that will help the Chinese e-commerce giant expand its footprint in the country.
hai duong angles to boost lychee exports

Hai Duong angles to boost lychee exports

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and Hai Duong People’s Committee today jointly held a conference to promote the exports of Thanh Ha lychee products and other distinct agricultural products of the northern province.    
gojek and tokopedia announce merger to become new tech giant in southeast asia

Gojek and Tokopedia announce merger to become new tech giant in Southeast Asia

Indonesian ride-hailing and payments company Gojek today announced its merger with e-commerce player Tokopedia to create a new Indonesian powerhouse GoTo Group.
hai duong lychee to go on sale on e commerce platforms

Hai Duong lychee to go on sale on e-commerce platforms

It is expected that from the middle of May, Hai Duong province’s lychee fruit will be sold online on e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba, Vosco, Sendo, and Lazada.
mobile e commerce projected to hit 7 billion in revenue in 2021

Mobile e-commerce projected to hit $7 billion in revenue in 2021

Mobile e-commerce is gaining momentum to reach a revenue of $7 billion in 2021 and surpass desktop e-commerce in the coming year, according to the Mobile Application Market report by Vietnam’s mobile platform provider Appota.
cross border e commerce game changer to help local traders boost exports

Cross-border e-commerce: Game changer to help local traders boost exports

With borders closed and travel restricted since early 2020, cross-border e-commerce has proved itself as a game changer, setting the scene for Vietnamese traders to climb up the global supply chain and reducing risk of disruption caused by an unprecedented crisis like COVID-19.
stringent e commerce rules for vietnam coming up ahead

Stringent e-commerce rules for Vietnam coming up ahead

Vietnam’s e-commerce market is attractive to both domestic and foreign investors – however, there are no specific regulations on foreign investment in this sector. In an effort to enhance the legal framework, the government has recently released a draft of a new decree amending Decree No.52/2013/ND-CP on e-commerce. Partner at Allens Law Firm Linh Bui points out the changes under the draft decree.
abbott and shopee to soon celebrate family nutrition day

Abbott and Shopee to soon celebrate Family Nutrition Day

Abbott, a global healthcare company, and Shopee, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, are coming together to help improve nutrition at every stage of life for Vietnamese people.
tech led foundation crucial in e commerce

Tech-led foundation crucial in e-commerce

Vietnam’s e-commerce development is a bright spot for Industry 4.0 with a high growth rate of 20-30 per cent. Dang Hoang Hai, director of the Vietnam e-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, told VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the ambitions contained in the national plan on e-commerce development in Vietnam for the next few years.
shopee pulling ahead in e commerce blitz

Shopee pulling ahead in e-commerce blitz

While Shopee is consolidating its lead as the number one e-commerce player in Southeast Asia, its rivals know the landscape can change with savvy advertising campaigns and exclusive deals with buyers and sellers.