E-commerce Networking and Development Forum 2024

On the morning of November 26th, the 2024 E-commerce Networking and Development Forum exhibition opened in Hanoi .

This forum is themed "Cross-border e-commerce: Export opportunities for Vietnamese products." The event, organized by the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy ( Ministry of Industry and Trade ), was attended by over 500 delegates from ministries, departments, and localities; representatives from international organizations, associations, corporations, and businesses in Vietnam and the Asian region…

Ms. Le Hoang Oanh - Director of the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy - giving a speech. Photo: NT

Over the past five years, the size of Vietnam's e-commerce market has grown rapidly. According to Le Hoang Oanh, Director of the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy, Vietnam witnessed a proud development of digital e-commerce in 2023.

Data from Amazon Global Selling Vietnam's report shows that over 17 million products from Vietnamese businesses have been exported, representing a 50% increase in value and a 40% increase in the number of selling partners. Overall, cross-border e-commerce has grown by 26% compared to the previous year.

These figures clearly demonstrate the enormous potential and relentless efforts of Vietnamese businesses in leveraging digital platforms to expand into international markets.

Experts believe that, in the context of deep integration today, cross-border e-commerce has become an important channel for exporting goods and expanding markets for Vietnamese products. However, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Vietnam still face many difficulties and challenges in accessing and implementing cross-border e-commerce applications, such as limitations in digital knowledge and skills; low competitiveness; lack of market information; and difficulties related to legal barriers, tariffs, logistics, and payment.

Furthermore, fluctuations in the international market, trade tensions, and increasingly stringent quality standards require significant effort from the business community, especially small, medium, and micro-enterprises.

Understanding the difficulties and limitations faced by businesses, and with the goal of accompanying and supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to promote online exports, the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy (Ministry of Industry and Trade) is organizing the 2024 E-commerce Connection and Development Forum.

The forum provides specific information on government policies, directions, and support solutions to promote cross-border e-commerce. Simultaneously, through analysis and sharing by experts, it offers a comprehensive overview of the Vietnamese and international e-commerce markets, introduces models and solutions, and shares international experiences to support Vietnamese MSMEs in boosting online exports.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/dien-dan-ket-noi-va-phat-trien-thuong-mai-dien-tu-2024-360887.html