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Vietnam’s Pharmacy Gold Rush: Can Circa Succeed Where Pharmacity Failed?

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Vietnam’s pharmacy retail market is soaring—on paper. With double-digit annual growth, a rising middle class, and increasing health awareness post-COVID, it has become one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic healthcare battlegrounds. But beneath the surface, cracks are forming. The collapse of Pharmacity—once touted as Vietnam’s answer to CVS—has served as a cautionary tale: aggressive expansion, […]

USPS Launches Global Direct Entry Program from Vietnam, Opening New E-Commerce Gateway to U.S. Market

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has launched its Global Direct Entry (GDE) program in Vietnam, providing Vietnamese exporters, e-commerce brands, and third-party logistics providers with a faster and more cost-effective path to the U.S. market. The move is expected to reshape Southeast Asia’s supply chain dynamics, particularly for fast-moving consumer segments like apparel and footwear. […]

Top Ecommerce Fulfillment Services in Vietnam Poised to Absorb China’s Cross-Border Pouring

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As global trade flows shift in response to the U.S. suspension of the de minimis exemption, Vietnam is emerging as a frontline destination for rerouted cross-border e-commerce operations—particularly from Chinese sellers seeking regional alternatives. The surge is fueling a race among local fulfillment providers to scale operations and capture market share. Why Real E-commerce Fulfillment […]

U.S. Ends De Minimis Rule for Global Imports, Reshaping Cross-Border E-Commerce

The United States has officially ended the de minimis exemption for all commercial imports, eliminating the longstanding $800 duty-free threshold that had underpinned the business model of many direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce brands. The move, effective August 29, follows an earlier suspension of the exemption for Chinese shipments on July 30. The global rollback marks a […]

China’s E-commerce Giants Set Sights on Southeast Asia, Threatening Local SMEs

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HANOI, July 31, 2025 — China’s e-commerce juggernauts are accelerating their expansion across Southeast Asia, signaling a potential shake-up in the region’s online retail market. Backed by massive logistics infrastructure and aggressive platform strategies, players like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress are positioning themselves to dominate not only digital shelves but also the final mile—posing a […]

Shopee’s Rising Fees Squeeze SMEs as Larger Brands Gain Ground in Vietnam’s E-commerce Race

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Shopee Vietnam’s increasing fees and tightening policies are reshaping the e-commerce landscape, driving a widening gap between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger, more established brands. As operational costs rise, fulfillment centers like SwiftHub report a sharp decline in order volumes from smaller sellers, while brands with direct access to manufacturers continue to thrive. […]

TikTok Shop Surpasses Shopee in Vietnam’s Order Fulfillments for the First Time

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Ho Chi Minh City, July 30, 2025 — In a major shake-up of Vietnam’s e-commerce market, TikTok Shop has surpassed Shopee in total monthly fulfilled orders for the first time, according to data collected from top third-party fulfillment centers including Boxme, SwiftHub, N&H, and ODN. TikTok’s rise is largely driven by its content-driven shopping model, […]

Shopee Strengthens Urban Logistics with Strategic Takeover of Tiki’s Fulfillment Center

As Vietnam’s e-commerce sector enters a fiercely competitive phase, logistics infrastructure has emerged as a critical factor determining the success of platforms. Shopee, after years of investing in technology and delivery networks, continues to solidify its position by leasing back the Bach Dang warehouse — one of the most strategic locations in Ho Chi Minh […]