
Counterfeit goods rampant online
Counterfeit, fake, and low-quality products are widespread on various websites and e-commerce platforms. Clearly, the danger of counterfeit goods has not yet come to a stop.
There have been unhealthy online business activities in Ho Chi Minh City, especially during the latest Covid-19 outbreak. They have unavoidably decreased customer trust in general online commerce while led to tax revenue loss, which is why the municipal authorities must take measures to rectify the situation immediately.
E-commerce has assumed its crucial role in the time of Covid-19 pandemic, when people need to observe social distance for safety. This advanced method has basically changed shopping habits in the community and trading strategies of businesses. However, e-commerce has also been more increasingly used for illegal activities, and to some extent made consumers lose their confidence in this modern shopping channel.