Digital transformation and the development of the import - export business sector: Current status and solutions

This study clarifies the theoretical and practical impacts of digital transformation on import–export business activities, evaluates the current situation, and proposes solutions for developing the sector in the digital economy. It systematizes the concepts and characteristics of digital transformation in foreign trade, logistics, and global supply-chain management. The study also examines the application of blockchain, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and big data by Vietnamese import -export enterprises. Although these technologies have improved customs procedures, logistics management, traceability, and market access, implementation remains constrained by fragmented data systems, high logistics costs, limited technological capacity, and insufficient digital skills. The study proposes coordinated solutions for state authorities and enterprises to improve digital infrastructure, strengthen data connectivity, support workforce development, and optimize digital transformation through 2030.