E-commerce commitments under the RCEP and issues for Vietnam

As one of the largest free trade agreements (FTAs) in history, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is expected to create significant opportunities for Vietnam. The Agreement extends beyond traditional areas such as trade in goods, services, and intellectual property to encompass a range of emerging fields. Among these, e-commerce has become increasingly important in the context of rapid digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This study analyzes the provisions on e-commerce under the RCEP framework and, on that basis, clarifies the opportunities and challenges that these commitments pose for Vietnam.