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17-11-2025
E-commerce helps Vinh Long’s agricultural products reach wider markets
To mark National Digital Transformation Day on October 10, 2025, the Department of Industry and Trade of Vinh Long Province and the Vietnam E-commerce Association, in cooperation with several agencies, units, and enterprises, organized the seminar “E-commerce – Promoting Investment and Supporting Local Businesses.” Attending the event were Mr. Nguyễn Trúc Sơn – Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee – along with representatives from provincial departments, local authorities, experts, and businesses. Source: Vinh Long Newspaper, Radio and Television Station
17-10-2025
Registration is Now Open for the 2025 Digital Business Student Competition
In implementing Decision No. 645/QD-TTg dated May 15, 2020 of the Prime Minister, which approved the Master Plan for National E-commerce Development for the 2021 – 2025 period, and Decision No. 1568/QD-BCT dated June 3, 2025, which approved the Master Plan for National E-commerce Development for the 2026 - 2030 period, many universities nationwide are actively engaged in e-commerce training activities. The goals include having 60% of higher education and vocational education institutions implement specialized training related to the e-commerce sector; and providing training on e-commerce application skills to 1,000,000 participants (including businesses, cooperatives, business households, individuals, state management officials, and...
08-09-2025
LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF THE 2025 DIGITAL BUSINESS CONTEST
On the afternoon of August 28, 2025, the Launching Ceremony of the 2025 Digital Business Student Contest officially took place. The Digital Business Contest (DBC) is an annual competition first organized in 2022 by the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) and the Network of E-commerce Training Institutions (VecomNet). It has become the largest practical playground in the field of e-commerce and the digital economy for university students across the country. E-commerce (EC) and the digital economy (DE) in Vietnam are currently experiencing significant growth potential and opportunities thanks to favorable factors: a dynamic young population, well-developed digital commerce infrastructure, increasing internet usage...
03-09-2025
VECOM accompanies the Vietnam Women’s Academy in digital human resource training
Hanoi, August 25, 2025 – The Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) and the Vietnam Women’s Academy officially signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration in training, research, and the development of high-quality human resources in the fields of e-commerce and digital businaess. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Associate Professor Dr. Trần Quang Tiến – Director of the Vietnam Women’s Academy – emphasized: "One of the key tasks of the Vietnam Women’s Academy is to train high-quality human resources capable of adapting to the rapid changes in the labor market. To fulfill this mission, the Academy cannot rely solely on academic knowledge but needs...
20-08-2025
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE VIETNAM CHAPTER “DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION” (KLIC) – UNDER VECOM
On August 14, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Ecommerce Association (VECOM) officially launched the Vietnam Chapter of Digital Content Creation (KLIC). With the theme “Responsibility to Lead,” KLIC – under VECOM – affirmed its commitment to building a professional digital content creator community, including KOLs and KOCs, who uphold ethical standards and create positive impacts on society. At the event, VECOM representatives also announced the launch of the Vietnam Ecommerce Awards, scheduled for late 2025, which promises to feature several attractive categories – especially awards honoring responsible content creators, influencers, and KOL/KOCs. Mr. Nguyễn Ngọc Dũng – President...
07-08-2025
VECOM Presents and Contributes at the Consultation Workshop on the Draft E-Commerce Law
In alignment with the series of consultation activities aimed at improving the Draft E-Commerce Law, on July 28, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam E-Commerce Association (VECOM) continued its active participation by attending the consultation workshop jointly organized by the National Assembly’s Economic and Financial Committee and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. At this workshop, VECOM participated not only as a representative of the e-commerce business community, but also delivered a presentation and contributed practical, expert insights to the content of the Draft Law. Mr. Trần Trọng Tuyến, Vice Chairman of the Association, shared his insights at the workshop. At...
03-07-2025
VECOM contributes at the consultation conference on the draft E-Commerce Law
According to Vietnam E-Business Report 2025 , the scale of Vietnam’s e-commerce market in 2024 reached USD 32 billion, with a growth rate of 27%. Of this, online retail sales amounted to USD 22.5 billion, marking a 30% increase compared to the previous year. The e-commerce market continues to be an attractive destination for many foreign investors, enabling Vietnamese consumers to easily access a wide variety of domestic and international products. Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have effectively leveraged modern digital platforms to expand their product distribution channels and grow their businesses. With the goal of institutionalizing the Party's guidelines and...
30-06-2025
The Business Community Actively Contributes Feedback on the Draft E-Commerce Law
The Seminar on Contributing Feedback to the Draft E-Commerce Law, Organized by VECOM on the Morning of June 28, 2025, Attracted Strong Interest and Active Participation from the E-Commerce Business Community. Mr. Trần Trọng Tuyến, Vice President of the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM), delivered the opening remarks of the program. Mr. Trần Văn Trọng, Secretary General of VECOM and a member of the Drafting Committee, gave an overview of the Draft E-Commerce Law and the drafting process. He shared: "Since 2024, the Vietnam E-commerce Association has held numerous meetings and provided feedback on major proposals for the E-Commerce Law. On April 9, 2025,...
26-06-2025
VECOM organizes a seminar to gather public input on the draft E-Commerce Law.
The popularization and rapid development phase of Vietnam's e-commerce began two decades ago with the introduction of the Master Plan for E-Commerce Development for the 2006–2010 period and Decree No. 57/2006/ND-CP on e-commerce. By 2025, Vietnam’s e-commerce sector has achieved a significant position within the broader context of commerce and the digital economy.The issuance of key policies and legal documents on taxation, customs, and import-export at the end of 2024 — effective from 2025 — marks the beginning of a new phase for e-commerce. At the same time, the National Master Plan for E-Commerce Development for the 2026–2030 period, along...
07-05-2025
VOBF 2025: Closing with “Victory in the AI Era”
Hanoi, April 25, 2025: Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) organized the annual event: Vietnam Online Business Forum 2025 (VOBF 2025) with the theme "Victory in the AI era", before that the Forum was also held in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 22, 2025. The entire program took place with a scale of more than 1,500 delegates from agencies, organizations, businesses, and individuals operating in the field of E-commerce in Vietnam and internationally. The Forum in Hanoi The Forum in HCMC The Vietnam Online Business Forum (VOBF) is an annual event that brings together a large number of e-commerce communities. After...
21-11-2024
UNITOUR 2024 at Vietnam Academy of Policy and Development
On October 10, 2024, the Vietnam E-commerce Association collaborated with the Vietnam Academy of Policy and Development to organize the Unitour 2024 program with the theme "Catch the Trend - Lead the Future." The event attracted a large participation of over 400 students, experts, and those interested in the field of e-commerce. Opening the program, Dr. Nguyen The Hung, Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Policy and Development, delivered a warm welcome speech. He emphasized the necessity of grasping new trends in digital business and encouraged students to proactively learn and apply this knowledge in practice. Following this, Mr. Tran Van...
21-11-2024
UNITOUR 2024 at University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM and Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade
The Unitour 2024 program was a resounding success with its stops at the University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM on October 30th and Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade on November 1st. The event attracted over 400 students from each university, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere. Unitour is an event within the series of activities of the Digital Business Contest 2024, aiming to connect students with businesses and provide learning opportunities about startups and business. This event typically includes activities such as seminars, recruitment booths, skill workshops, and networking programs between students and entrepreneurs. In 2023, E-Unitour was...
