tech mistake leads to stellar shipping fees on lazada

Tech mistake leads to stellar shipping fees on Lazada

Due to a mistake of Lazada's system, the platform charged VND8.2 million ($359) for shipping an order of VND125,000 ($5.4).
shared database needed to fight tax loss in e commerce

Shared database needed to fight tax loss in e-commerce

There should be a shared database of online sellers to make sure tax collection in e-commerce activities is sufficient, officials have said.
private equity and venture forum attracts investment into vietnam

Private equity and venture forum attracts investment into Vietnam

The Vietnamese economy possesses a lot of potential for foreign investment in a range of fields such as e-commerce, finance and banking, logistics, healthcare, education, and consumption, Jeff Olson, managing partner in Vietnam at Hogan Lovells, told the Private Equity & Venture Forum 2019 organised by Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ) in Ho Chi Minh City on May 23.
transaction limits for e wallets should be appropriate experts

Transaction limits for e-wallets should be appropriate: experts

Transaction limits for e-wallets should be set at appropriate levels to encourage cashless payment amidst an anticipated boom of e-commerce in Vietnam, experts have said.
tiki triples annual loss

Tiki triples annual loss

Tiki seems farther than ever from breaking even and ending its multi-year series of losses after the e-commerce platform has tripled its losses over-year.
visa and ccvsa to stop money from burning a hole in students pockets

Visa and CCVSA to stop money from burning a hole in students’ pockets

The eighth year of the financial literacy programme run by Visa and Central Committee of Vietnam Students’ Association will additionally focus on e-commerce, contracts, and seeking out smart buys.
seizing e trade for smaller firms

Seizing e-trade for smaller firms

E-commerce growth in Vietnam is moving from strength to strength, with immense potential currently available to both small- and medium-sized businesses. With regulation changes at a global level being touted, Dr. Deborah Elms, executive director of the Asian Trade Centre, shows how groups can capitalise on the ongoing revolution, and maximise benefits for smaller enterprises.
vietnams first ever digital economy measurement project launched

Vietnam’s first-ever Digital Economy Measurement Project launched

The Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) and Nielsen Vietnam have officially launched Vietnam’s first-ever Digital Economy Measurement Project at the annual Vietnam Online Business Forum 2019 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
shopping for sale off us brands easier than ever with us express

Shopping for sale-off US brands easier than ever with US Express

US Express, an e-commerce business specialised in purchasing and shipping goods from the US to Vietnam, on April 17 held the "Sale-off Authentic Brands" event aiming to launch its system connected to Nordstromrack and HauteLook, the biggest sale-off authentic brands in the world.
ha nam opens e commerce trading floor

Ha Nam opens e-commerce trading floor

The industry and trade department of Ha Nam Province launched a provincial e-commerce trading floor for local businesses on Thursday.
hanoi retail property market performs well in q1

Hanoi retail property market performs well in Q1

Hanoi’s retail property market performed well in the first quarter of this year, however challenges remain from the development of e-commerce, experts said.
e commerce deal sets a foundation

E-commerce deal sets a foundation

The ASEAN bloc last November signed an agreement on e-commerce, which, however, has been kept under wraps until now. While contents may be lacking for some companies, it can still be viewed as an important platform for future policies, and firms should be ready to engage when opportunities arise. Dr. Deborah Elms, executive director at the Asian Trade Centre in Singapore, tells us more.
moit steps up fight against fake goods online

MoiT steps up fight against fake goods online

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is seeking solutions to stop fake goods appearing on e-commerce websites, said a ministry official at a conference held in Hanoi recently.
smes online trading activities to see strong development

SMEs’ online trading activities to see strong development

Online import and export activities of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to develop further due to the low number of them currently embracing e-commerce, according to experts.
shopee defends fee addition

Shopee defends fee addition

Shopee is breaking with an unwritten rule of e-commerce platforms by introducing a new commission for goods purchased. Will the charge send vendors packing to look for fresher pastures, and will their ire be enough to dull the competitive edge of Vietnam’s leading online retail platform? Anh Huong reports.