First, it is expected to enhance the quality of management and governance in international trade. According to the Deputy PM, one of the biggest challenges facing businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, is the lack of reliable and up-to-date market information. The digital platform is expected to serve as a comprehensive “market information ecosystem”, allowing firms to access data on consumer demand, technical regulations, environmental standards, product trends and investment and trade cooperation opportunities in specific markets. With Vietnam’s network of 64 trade offices overseas, he noted that connecting them through a modern digital platform could help establish a unified national trade information system that operates efficiently, transparently and with strong forecasting capacity. At the event, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang said the platform represents an important step in reforming governance methods and applying digital technologies to market development and international economic integration.

Source: VietNamNet News March 13, 2026 00:31 UTC