In recent years, the number of Vietnamese enterprises engaging in online exports has climbed sharply, mirroring the country’s fast-paced digital transformation.
E-commerce in Vietnam is a key driver of the digital economy, but issues like counterfeit goods and poor-quality products are on the rise. A collaborative approach involving sellers, buyers, and regulators is essential, with a particular focus on e-commerce platform accountability.
Viet Nam’s e-commerce market hit US$25 billion in 2024, up 20 percent compared to the previous year, making up 9 percent of the nation’s total retail sales and services revenue.
A total of 120 foreign suppliers have registered, declared, and paid taxes worth more than 8.68 trillion VND (341 million USD) through the General Department of Taxation (GDT)’s e-portal this year, up by 26% year-on-year and 74% compared to the annual target.
E-commerce has become a key driver of the digital economy, with an impressive growth rate of 25% in 2023, and is projected to account for 10% of total retail revenue by 2025. This trend not only creates significant opportunities but also pushes businesses to adapt quickly and achieve critical milestones in digital transformation.
The rapid growth of e-commerce has contributed significantly to Vietnam's economic development, but it also brought challenges, particularly in tax management.
Cumulative tax contributions from organisations and individuals engaged in e-commerce totalled 108 trillion VND (4.25 billion USD) in the first 11 months of this year, according to the General Department of Taxation.
Viettel Post, an affiliate of the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel), on December 3 announced the launch of VIPO Mall, the first two-way cross-border wholesale e-commerce platform in Viet Nam.