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Online Shopping Day boosts e-commerce

by VTV405 December 2015 Last updated at 09:16 AM

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VTV.vn - Online Shopping Day kicked off on December 4th. The event is offering 60,000 promotions from over 20,000 enterprises in Vietnam, with expected total revenue of 500 billion VND.

Many experts believe that the event will go some way towards promoting e-commerce in Vietnam. More to follow.

Ho Chi Minh City’s tallest building was the focus of consumers and businesses for online shopping day. The event offered shoppers huge discounts, free delivery and gifts from participating brands.

Nguyen Thien Thanh, Consumer said: I usually buy goods online. This is a good chance for me to buy my favourite items at low prices.

After online system was triggered, over 60,000 products were made available online for purchase via website and phone app. Consumers were able to purchase their favourite items at attractive prices. Sale items include fashion, electronics, books, airline tickets and household appliances. Consumers had lots of opportunities to buy goods from leading brands.

Speaking at the event, a representative from the Ministry of Trade and Industry said that Vietnam will continue to complete online payment systems and logistic services in order to promote e-commerce in the coming time.