over 575 per cent of vietnamese smes struggle with digital transformation how can they cope with the challenge

Over 57.5 per cent of Vietnamese SMEs struggle with digital transformation: How can they cope with the challenge?

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 97 per cent of the total number of enterprises and contribute more than 45 per cent of Vietnam's total GDP. In the face of market changes due to digital transformation, how can SMEs turn challenges into opportunities?
new mastercard report e commerce a covid 19 lifeline for merchants

New Mastercard report: E-commerce a COVID-19 lifeline for merchants

An additional $900 billion was spent in online retail around the world in 2020, according to Mastercard’s latest Recovery Insights report.
bustling wood businesses trade via online platform

Bustling wood businesses trade via online platform

The switch from offline to online models by enterprises in the handicraft and wood sector helped them reach good results, even amidst and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
retail university campaign to help retailers expand online channels

Retail University campaign to help retailers expand online channels

Retail University 2021, a chain of events organised by the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) to support small- and medium-sized retailers promote online sales, will be held on April 7-9.
dreary times persisting for appliance retailers

Dreary times persisting for appliance retailers

The pandemic has without a doubt been a real challenge for any consumer business. However, the health crisis may not have been the deciding factor in the declining stored-based electronics and home appliances retail segment as e-commerce services’ share has been continuously on the rise. 
lazada puts pedal to the metal in e commerce revolution

Lazada puts pedal to the metal in e-commerce revolution

As online shopping thrives in Vietnam, the e-commerce landscape is evolving quickly. In this context, e-commerce player Lazada Vietnam is stepping up its game to catch up with the trends.
amazon and alibaba persist with southeast asia ambitions

Amazon and Alibaba persist with Southeast Asia ambitions

Driven by digital advancements and the persistent import-export endeavours of domestic enterprises, two of the largest e-commerce platforms are bolstering their standing in Vietnam, with profits expected on both sides.
vietnam to launch first television show on e commerce

Vietnam to launch first television show on e-commerce

For the first time, Vietnam will have a reality TV show to promote e-commerce targeting both online shoppers and sellers.
more haste less speed e commerce strats keeping pace with consumer shopping habits

More haste, less speed: E-commerce strats keeping pace with consumer shopping habits

As e-commerce continues to boom in 2021, brands need to step up their game to keep up with new changes in the market.
s korea e commerce giant coupang raises 42 bn in ny listing

S. Korea e-commerce giant Coupang raises $4.2 bn in NY listing

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has raised $4.2 billion in its initial public offering that makes it the biggest listing in the United States so far this year.
tightened regulations needed for rising e commerce activity

Tightened regulations needed for rising e-commerce activity

Accelerating e-commerce management policies in Vietnam may be a necessary step to create an equal footing with physical retailers, but the multitude of trading platforms and a lenient approach may throw stones in the path of lawmakers.
the rise of female business leaders in vietnam

The rise of female business leaders in Vietnam

With wisdom and courage, female sellers are bringing more authentic “Made in Vietnam” goods and services to worldwide customers.
accountability sought in e commerce

Accountability sought in e-commerce

Unless they enhance their responsibilities in controlling trading activities in order to improve competitiveness, e-commerce platforms may face troubles caused by new legal provisions and sanctions. 
strengthening tax administration across the e commerce landscape

Strengthening tax administration across the e-commerce landscape

Vietnam is a country where internet users account for more than half of the country’s population and this is expected to increase sharply in the coming years.
e commerce continues to thrive amid pandemic

E-commerce continues to thrive amid pandemic

Revenues posted by e-commerce platforms for January were up 30 percent year-on-year despite there being fewer promotions than in previous years, figures from the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the platforms reveal.