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Vietnam's new e-commerce law takes effect: cross-border platforms and overseas sellers face stricter regulatory framework

Vietnam's National Assembly has passed the E-commerce Law, which will take effect in July 2026, systematically regulating cross-border e-commerce, live-streaming sales, and affiliate marketing for the first time. Foreign platforms must establish an entity in Vietnam or designate a representative, and overseas sellers bear the same responsibilities as local sellers. The law aims to strengthen consumer protection and provide a sustainable legal foundation for the growth of the digital economy.

Marcus Sterling6 min read
Seller Briefs

2026年中国跨境电商SaaS市场:从工具到基础设施的跃迁 Translation: China's Cross-border E-commerce SaaS Market in 2026: The Leap from Tools to Infrastructure

According to the latest report from iResearch, the scale of China's cross-border e-commerce exports continues to expand, driving rapid growth in the ERP SaaS industry. Against the backdrop of global trade restructuring and intensifying multi-platform competition, SaaS tools are evolving from singular efficiency tools into the "business brain" for sellers' globalization, advancing toward intelligent, localized, and industry-specific solutions. This article reviews the market backdrop, regional divergence, platform landscape shifts, and future trends to provide strategic reference for cross-border e-commerce practitioners.

Julian Hartmann6 min read
Cross Border Retail

Global cross-border e-commerce market outlook for 2034: scale to reach $24.3 trillion, CAGR 21.6%

The global cross-border e-commerce market is expected to grow from $5.09 trillion in 2026 to $24.32 trillion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.6%. The fashion and beauty category leads the market, while food and beverages are growing the fastest. This article analyzes the market's driving factors, challenges, and future trends.

Elena Tan5 min read
Cross Border Retail

AI agents are reshaping e-commerce market power and brand visibility.

AI agents are moving from experimentation to execution, becoming a new e-commerce infrastructure by connecting real-time inventory, pricing, and payments through standardized protocols. This article analyzes research from PwC and the National Retail Federation (NRF), exploring how agent commerce is reshaping the retail power landscape and how brands can adapt to this change.

Julian Hartmann4 min read
Seller Briefs

Platform Switching Tax: The Hidden Cost Paid by Multi-Platform Sellers

Multi-platform sellers switch between tools like Shopify, Amazon, and Instagram every day. It may seem efficient, but they are actually paying a high "platform switching tax." Research shows that each interruption takes 23 minutes to recover from, and workers waste a day each week switching between tools. This article analyzes the composition of this hidden cost and its impact on seller efficiency.

Marcus Sterling3 min read
Logistics And Fulfillment

AI Empowers Storage and Logistics: ShipAndStorage.com Reports the Digital Retail Transformation Behind Demand Growth

As artificial intelligence and automation technologies permeate the logistics industry, ShipAndStorage.com reports a surge in demand for AI-enabled storage, moving, and logistics solutions. This article analyzes the impact of this trend on digital retail, consumer behavior, and the global e-commerce fulfillment system.

Sarah Al-Fahad4 min read
Global Commerce

Has China's 618 shopping festival fallen out of favor?

CNBC reported that China's 618 shopping festival growth slowed to 11%, consumers are becoming more rational, and platform strategies are shifting to low prices and extended promotion periods. This article analyzes the changing trends of the 618 shopping festival and its implications for global e-commerce.

David Chen4 min read