In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
According to ShipHub, a unified logistics platform service, Thailand's express parcel delivery market continues to experience steady growth, fuelled by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, which has become a cornerstone of the digital economy.
The plan positions e-commerce as a pioneering sector of the digital economy, playing a key role in transforming the country’s growth model, boosting competitiveness, and promoting sustainable development.
Although e-commerce is rapidly developing in Vietnam, this sector is facing a severe manpower shortage. With the current explosive growth, the demand for e-commerce human resources is rising quickly and will continue to accelerate.
A total of 158 foreign service providers have registered, declared, and paid taxes through the Department of Taxation’s electronic portal, contributing 5.7 trillion VND, up 41% year-on-year.
Dr. To Hoai Nam, Permanent Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, noted that counterfeit and imitation goods, as well as intellectual property infringements, have grown increasingly complex and sophisticated. Thousands of cases have been uncovered, with many well-known Vietnamese brands blatantly copied in both traditional markets and on e-commerce platforms.
The country’s e-commerce market surpassed 25 billion USD last year, growing by 22% year-on-year, and now accounts for approximately 9% of total retail sales in goods and consumer services.
Improving digital business capacity is fundamental to give each speciality product a digital brand, enabling e-commerce to become a viable tool for livelihoods, value creation, and the promotion of regional cultural identity.
Vietnam is making bold moves to embrace digitalisation. A major milestone was reached on December 22, 2024, when Party General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, marking a significant step to accelerate innovation, science, and digital transformation nationwide.
The tax revenue from online business activities reached 34.5 trillion VND (over 1.3 billion USD) in the first quarter of 2025, up 19% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will work with ASEAN regional leaders to implement the agreement as soon as possible to have an economic impact, not only on Malaysia, but also on the region in the near future.
In recent years, the number of Vietnamese enterprises engaging in online exports has climbed sharply, mirroring the country’s fast-paced digital transformation.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man's meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a year-on-year increase of 9.9% in retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue, and industries' response to the new US tariff policy are among news highlights on April 8.
In 2025, Vietnam's application and gaming industry is witnessing a revolutionary transformation driven by cutting-edge advertising technology (AdTech) trends that are being rapidly adopted.
According to the department, 130 foreign suppliers, including Google and Facebook, have registered, declared, and paid taxes through the electronic tax portal for foreign providers, contributing a total of 2.91 trillion VND (114 million USD).
The lack of regulations and businesses’ reluctance to engage in environmental protection efforts have made it difficult for Vietnam’s e-commerce sector to transition to a greener model.
