The Thai government has vowed to more closely supervise those deemed to be “high impact” platforms with a large number of consumers, seeking to address subpar products in an effort to protect the customer interest.

Tax declared from e-commerce activities had been increasing, reported the General Department of Taxation.

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency has encouraged localities, businesses and trade promotion organisations develop online marketing measures during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, said agency director Vu Ba Phu.

The Ministry of Finance is building a draft scheme on the management of e-commerce activities for imports and exports.

The first Vietnam International Port, Infrastructure and Logistics Exhibition & Conference (VIPILEC 2019) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on June 12 with the participation of 100 exhibitors from 15 countries and territories.

Almost a third of more than 4,100 enterprises surveyed in Vietnam do business on social networks, a slight decrease from the previous year, according to a survey conducted by Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM).