Managing the digital economy: The case of Vietnam

Vinh Hung  Nguyen; Duc Anh  Nguyen

doi:10.59400/fefs2132

Vinh Hung Nguyen Faculty of Business Law, VNU University of Law, Ha Noi 100000, VietNam
Duc Anh Nguyen Faculty of International Law, VNU University of Law, Ha Noi 100000, VietNam

Article ID: 2132

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/fefs2132

Keywords: law; digital economy; e-commerce; technology; international integration

Abstract

The digital economy is experiencing rapid growth and holds the potential to draw a substantial number of participants in Vietnam currently. Nonetheless, despite the advantages it offers, the digital economy is also confronted with numerous risks, legal infractions, and complexities that present challenges to the government’s management endeavors. Consequently, this article conducts research on the management of Vietnam’s digital economy in the present context, with the aim of pinpointing its limitations and shortcomings, and puts forth recommendations to improve the effectiveness of managing this new and critical economic landscape.

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