Blockchain helps build digital economy

Saturday, Jun 09, 2018

Blockchain technology will play an important role in building the digital economy and the fourth industrial revolution.

Online Friday event kicks off today

Friday, Jun 01, 2018

Big Day, the online summer shopping promotion of 2018, has started at 12 midnight and will last until 12 p.m. today, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said. 

SMS solution to promote e-commerce

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Gaining the trust of customers is still a challenge to the development of the e-commerce industry despite its huge potential.

E-commerce set for strong 2018

Thursday, Apr 05, 2018

The e-commerce market has taken off in Viet Nam thanks to booming internet usage and smartphone ownership, along with massive investments from key retail players.

Viet Nam’s e-commerce market booming

Saturday, Dec 16, 2017

Viet Nam is one of the world''s fastest growing e-commerce countries, Lai Viet Anh, deputy director of Viet Nam E-commerce and Information Technology Agency (Vecita) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said.

Crazed consumption on Online Friday

Saturday, Dec 02, 2017

Online Friday 2017, the largest annual shopping event for the e-commerce business and consumer communities in Viet Nam, took place on Friday with discounts ranging from 30 to 50 per cent.

Online Friday 2017 expects $220 million turnover

Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017

Online Friday 2017, which is this Friday, is expected to achieve sales of VND1.5 trillion (US$220 million), event organiser Viet Nam E-commerce and Information Technology Agency (Vecita) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

Due to mistrust of sellers, 3% VN shoppers pay online

Saturday, Nov 04, 2017

In the country''s e-commerce industry, online payments account for only 3 to 4 per cent, while cash on delivery (COD) is still at 92 per cent.

Online Friday 2016 report surge in sales

Monday, Dec 05, 2016

The total sales of 30 large companies on Online Friday 2016, falling on December 2, reached VNĐ664 billion (US$28 million), triple the sales compared to last year’s event. Some companies reported sales that were 10 times higher than last year.

E-commerce sales surge 37% to $4 billion in 2015

Wednesday, Apr 20, 2016

The business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce sales in Viet Nam reached US$4.07 billion last year, increasing 37 per cent compared to that of the previous year.

E-commerce key in export markets

Thursday, Mar 17, 2016

E-commerce will bring big opportunities for online exports as key export markets of Viet Nam, including the US, Japan, South Korea and the EU had high rates of Internet use.

MOIT issues warning on virtual currencies

Monday, Mar 14, 2016

The industry and trade ministry''s E-commerce and Information Technology Agency (VECITA) has warned consumers and investors to be cautious while purchasing virtual currencies on e-commerce websites.

E-commerce shipping service poor

Thursday, Nov 12, 2015

Shipping services have been developing in recent years, however, the service still has not caught up with the development of Viet Nam''s e-commerce sector.

Online shopping day begins

Friday, Aug 28, 2015

Autumn Online Shopping Day, a part of Online Friday to be held on December 4, starts on August 28.

Viet Nam's e-commerce revenue in 2014 touched $3b

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015

Business-to-customer (B2C) e-commerce in Viet Nam garnered a total revenue of US$2.97 billion in 2014, accounting for 2.12 per cent of the country''s gross retail sales of goods.