- Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released the first draft of the Law on E-Commerce for public consultation on 22 June 2025.
- The Draft Law aims to modernize the legal framework for e-commerce by defining platform obligations and regulating foreign participation.
- E-commerce platforms are classified into four categories: Direct Sales Platforms, Intermediary Platforms, Social Media Platforms with E-Commerce Functions, and Integrated Multiservice Platforms.
- Each category has specific compliance requirements, such as business information disclosure, seller identity verification, and content moderation.
- The Draft Law introduces regulations for cross-border e-commerce activities, including local presence requirements and obligations for authorized representatives.
- Foreign investment in large-scale e-commerce platforms is subject to conditional market access and national security reviews.
Source: dfdl.com
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