Current situation and solutions for the development of e-commerce sector in Vinh Phuc province

E-commerce plays an important role in the digital economy. It brings many opportunities and also challenges to the development of Vietnam’s economy in general and Vinh Phuc province’s economy in particular. Among provinces in Vietnam, Vinh Phuc province has a high competitiveness and rapid growth rate. In the period from 2016 to 2021, the province has built a solid e-commerce infrastructure foundation and it has improved the local people’s living standards. Although the province has great potential, the e-commerce sector of the province has not developed as expected. This study analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges in the development of e-commerce sector in Vinh Phuc province. The study also proposes five medium-term solutions to boost the province’s e-commerce development in the context of the digital economy development.