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Vietnam retail shift: E-commerce growth and digital law

Overview

Vietnam’s retail landscape is experiencing a profound shift as e-commerce continues to expand while traditional markets decline. While some reports indicate a slowdown in growth rates, other data shows major platforms like Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Tiki reaching 291.6 trillion VND in total sales during the first half of 2026, a 44.11% year-over-year increase. This digital surge contrasts sharply with traditional retail; in major cities, vendors at prominent markets like An Dong and Tan Binh are closing stalls, with some locations reporting a 70% drop in purchasing power.

Regulatory and legal frameworks are evolving to manage this transition. The National Assembly recently passed amendments to the Customs Law, set for March 1, 2027, to enhance cross-border e-commerce management through digital data and electronic identification. Under these rules, platform operators—including foreign entities without local offices—must connect with customs data systems. Additionally, authorities are utilizing Decree 55/2024/ND-CP to address risks such as anonymous sellers and misleading advertising, following the recall of over 342,000 products between 2025 and mid-2026.

However, the digital shift brings significant challenges. Consumer confidence has fluctuated, and businesses face rising threats from counterfeit goods, packaging imitation, and sophisticated online scams. These scams increasingly utilize artificial intelligence to mimic voices and images. Despite these risks, many entrepreneurs are successfully leveraging e-commerce, using livestreaming and platform data to build large follower bases and drive brand growth.

Entities

Vietnam · Lazada · Shopee · TikTok Shop · Ministry of Industry and Trade

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnamese entrepreneurs leverage e-commerce for brand growth

    Vietnamese entrepreneurs from OLV and Nệm Sơn discuss using e-commerce platforms like Shopee to expand their brands and adapt to changing consumer behaviors.

  2. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam faces rising online scams and declining traditional market sales

    Vietnam reports a rise in sophisticated online scams alongside a sharp decline in traditional market sales as e-commerce continues to grow rapidly.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ho Chi Minh City retail market sees growth amid shifting consumer habits

    Ho Chi Minh City's retail revenue rose 13.8% in the first nine months of 2026, driven by early spending on home improvements and construction materials.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam e-commerce: Smart consumers drive $2.2 billion in annual spending

    A report by Cube and Lazada shows Vietnamese smart consumers spend 44% more than average, contributing $2.2 billion annually by prioritizing product verification and protection over low prices.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam tightens livestream e-commerce oversight to combat counterfeits

    Vietnam is tightening regulations on livestream e-commerce, requiring stricter verification of products and sellers to prevent counterfeit goods and protect consumers ahead of new e-commerce laws.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam retail sector sees growth as consumer spending and e-commerce expand

    Vietnam's retail revenue rose 12.8% in the first eight months of the year, driven by recovering purchasing power and expanding e-commerce demand in suburban and remote regions.

  7. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam retail market grows amid cautious consumer spending

    Vietnam's retail revenue rose 12.8% in early 2026, but consumers are increasingly price-sensitive and cautious, favoring promotions and digital convenience over traditional shopping methods.

  8. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam consumers use Facebook and Messenger for shopping at double global average

    Vietnamese consumers use Facebook and Messenger for shopping at nearly double the global average, driven by a preference for conversational commerce and personalized, AI-assisted interactions.

  9. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam retail sector shows strong growth and digital shift

    Vietnam's retail sector is expanding, with Phu Tho province seeing a 17.8% rise in sales and national trends shifting toward e-commerce and rural market penetration by major firms like Masan and AEON.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources
    Vietnam accelerates national digital transformation initiatives

    Vietnam is advancing its national digital transformation by expanding digital signature usage, implementing grassroots digital communities, and automating administrative processes in tax and treasury sectors.

  11. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    E-commerce drives youth entrepreneurship in Vietnam

    E-commerce is driving youth entrepreneurship in Vietnam by reducing entry barriers, though experts urge a shift toward professional business models and mastery of digital skills and legal compliance.

  12. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Vietnam digital economy expands through AI and e-commerce growth

    Vietnam's economy is rapidly digitizing, with e-commerce transactions hitting $13.9 billion and AI reshaping retail, while new global audit standards and data protection laws emerge.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam e-commerce market grows amid new consumer protection focus

    Vietnam's e-commerce market grew 19% in early 2026, prompting new regulatory focuses on digital identity, seller accountability, and consumer protection against counterfeit goods and algorithmic influence.

  14. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam e-commerce faces slowing growth and brand protection risks

    Vietnam's e-commerce market faces slowing growth and shifting consumer habits, alongside rising challenges from counterfeit goods and brand imitation on digital platforms.

  15. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam National Assembly passes amended Customs Law for e-commerce

    Vietnam's National Assembly passed amendments to the Customs Law, requiring electronic identification for cross-border e-commerce transactions and data connectivity for platforms starting March 2027.

  16. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam livestream commerce sees growth amid rising fraud warnings

    While livestreaming boosts Vietnamese agricultural sales, authorities warn of rising fraud, psychological manipulation, and the sale of counterfeit goods through digital platforms.

  17. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Vietnam's Online Retail Sector Faces Operational Risks and Challenges

    Vietnam's online retailers, from diamond sellers in Ho Chi Minh City to e‑commerce shop owners, face fraud risks, fragmented order handling, inventory sync issues, and legal invoicing pressures, prompting calls

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ho Chi Minh City Advances Safe, Transparent E‑Commerce Under New Law

    Ho Chi Minh City pushes a new e‑commerce law to protect consumers, increase platform transparency and require e‑KYC, amid a $40 bn market with city sales at $12 bn.

  19. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam enacts e‑commerce law requiring livestream sellers to verify identity and bear advertising responsibility

    Vietnam's new Digital E‑Commerce Law, effective July 2026, requires identity verification for online and livestream sellers, holds platforms and influencers liable for false ads, and follows recent fraud prosec

  20. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's e‑logistics sector expands as J&T Express drives rural e‑commerce growth

    Vietnam’s e‑logistics is shifting from a niche service for big firms to a mass‑market need, driven by rural e‑commerce and J&T Express’s eight‑year push for faster, transparent, tech‑enabled delivery.

  21. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam Retailers Face Logistics Challenge in Omnichannel Expansion

    Vietnamese retailers expanding omnichannel sales need integrated logistics and real‑time inventory control to avoid stock mismatches and meet fast‑paced order demand, especially during flash sales.

  22. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam ministry lists e‑commerce platforms with 3 million users

    Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade listed nine e‑commerce platforms, including Shopee and TikTok Shop, each with 3 million+ active users in 2025.

  23. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's Phu Tho Province urged to shift to high‑tech industrial hub

    Vietnam's PM Le Minh Hung told Phu Tho to adopt a high‑tech, high‑value growth model, targeting 11% growth in 2026 and an industrial‑hub role, after a 10.18% H1 GRDP rise.

  24. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam mandates e‑commerce platforms disclose livestream sales rules

    Vietnam's Decree 248/2026 forces e‑commerce platforms to publicly disclose livestream sales rules and enforce consumer‑protective duties.

  25. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam Enacts New E‑Commerce Law Effective July 1

    Vietnam's new E‑Commerce Law, effective July 1, establishes a 41‑article framework that clarifies platform and seller duties, improves consumer protection and aims to curb fraud as online sales hit $31 bn in 5.

  26. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam’s computer and electronics exports jump 55% to the U.S. in early 2026

    Vietnam’s computer and electronics exports rose 55% to the U.S. and 43% to the EU in early 2026, with strong growth across multiple global markets.

  27. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's New E‑Commerce Law Takes Effect July 1, 2025

    Vietnam’s 2025 e‑commerce law, effective 1 July, forces seller ID verification, product disclosure and platform oversight, with Shopee, TikTok Shop and others rolling out compliance steps.

  28. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam's e‑commerce sector poised for major expansion

    Vietnam’s e‑commerce market could hit US$16.5 bn by 2034, with SMEs driving growth; Vietnamobile launches digital solutions for SMEs, while Shopee focuses on quality, new sellers and advanced user experience.

  29. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam's high‑tech exports exceed 50% as foreign investment expands

    High‑tech exports made up over half of Vietnam’s Q1 2026 trade, while Thai Nguyen seeks expanded Chinese investment and Samsung‑linked profits rise, reflecting a tech‑driven economic surge.

  30. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's fashion e‑commerce sector sees rapid growth

    Vietnam's fashion e‑commerce grew 20‑30% yearly, now 20‑25% of retail, driven by TikTok Shop, but brands face content, livestream and branding challenges as growth slows.

  31. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's high‑tech exports and e‑commerce brands boost trade growth

    Vietnam's exports rose 19.5% to $215.6bn in early 2026, led by electronics, machinery and phones, while e‑commerce sales on major platforms jumped ~35%, prompting local brands to seek digital repositioning.

Sources

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