MARKET STORY SESSION 08: Opening a Store on Alibaba - Golden Opportunity for Vietnamese Businesses to "Fly" to the World in 2026!

My friend, imagine: this morning you were sitting in a small factory in Dong Nai, and in the afternoon you received emails from American, Indian or European customers asking to buy a series of your products. No need to fly far, no need for expensive fairs, just a booth on Alibaba.com and everything can happen! That is the funny but extremely realistic market story that we will tell today.

The series of articles "5 Minute Market Stories" (although the articles are longer for you to read carefully) will accompany you every day, with a gentle, slightly humorous tone but full of official data, illustrations and quotes from reputable sources. Focus on important keywords: open an Alibaba store, contact to open an Alibaba store, export through Alibaba, Alibaba Vietnam, sell through Alibaba, sell effectively on Alibaba, export market trends, industry trends on Alibaba.

Today in Part 1, we "dissect" the hottest topic: how to open a store on Alibaba so that Vietnamese businesses can export boom. Are you ready? Let's get started!

What is Alibaba.com? And Why Is It The World's Largest "B2B Supermarket"?

Imagine Alibaba.com as a "global night market" but a high-end version, where more than 40 million buyers from 190 countries visit every day to source wholesale goods. Not retail for individuals like Shopee or Lazada, this is a B2B (business-to-business) platform specializing in connecting Vietnamese manufacturers with large import companies.

Since 1999, Jack Ma initiated, and now Alibaba.com has become a "big man" with millions of stores. In Vietnam, ALIBABA.COM VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED (Alibaba Vietnam) officially supports local businesses. You don't need to struggle alone - just call to open an Alibaba booth at 0987258510 - Mr. People have a free consulting team now!

Photo: Official logo of Alibaba.com - a symbol of global trade

Vietnam Export Market Trends 2025-2026: "Hot" Data For You To Believe

In 2025, Vietnam's exports set a record with 475 billion USD, an increase of 17% compared to 2024 (according to the Statistics Department and Customs Department). Total import-export turnover reached 930 billion USD - the highest number ever! The processing industry group accounts for nearly 90%, of which electronics & components exceed 107 billion USD for the first time.

By 2026, the trend is still booming thanks to a 30% increase in B2B e-commerce (Alibaba.com data). Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are transforming strongly: from traditional sales to exporting through Alibaba to directly reach global customers, reducing intermediary costs by up to 50-70%.

This is an export market trend that you cannot miss.

Illustration photo: Vietnam export growth chart 2025 and key products

"Huge" Benefits When Opening a Store on Alibaba - Not Only Selling, Also Building a Brand

Opening an Alibaba booth brings 5 ​​"golden" benefits you will see immediately:

1. Reach 40 million+ international buyers without the cost of traditional marketing.

2. Sell ​​effectively on Alibaba thanks to the AI ​​Smart Assistant tool, Trade Assurance and payment protection.

3. Increase export revenue quickly - many Vietnamese businesses increased 200-300% after just 1 year.

4. Promote the Vietnamese brand globally (official Vietnam Pavilion).

5. Local support from Alibaba Vietnam – from booth design to product SEO optimization.

Are you happy yet? It's like opening a "virtual store" but with real customers, real orders, real money in your account!

Detailed Instructions for Opening an Alibaba Store: 5 Super Easy Steps with Support from Mr. Dan

Don't worry about it being "difficult", opening a store on Alibaba only takes a few hours with professional advice:

Step 1: Visit seller.alibaba.com, register for a free account (email and phone number required). Step 2: Choose a service package (Standard ~3,499 USD/year or Premium). Step 3: Complete company profile, upload business license, product photos. Step 4: Design a beautiful booth, optimize keywords (at this time you need to sell effectively on Alibaba). Step 5: Post products and activate Trade Assurance.

But in reality, 90% of Vietnamese businesses encounter difficulties in steps 3-4. That's why contact us for advice on opening an Alibaba booth right away via 0987258510 - Mr. Dan (Alibaba Vietnam expert). They will do the whole package: design, translation, marketing - you just sit and wait for the order!

Photo: Alibaba booth and booth supporting Vietnamese businesses

"Hot" Products on Alibaba 2026 - Golden Opportunity for Vietnam

Industry trends on Alibaba this year are extremely clear:

• Textile & fashion: Vietnam takes the lead, exports to the US-EU increased sharply.

• Agriculture, forestry and fisheries: Coffee, rice, fresh fruit, seafood - increased 15-20%.

• Electronics & components: Accounts for 1/2 of export turnover.

• Furniture & wooden furniture: Large orders from India and the Middle East.

• Green packaging & products: Global sustainability trends.

What industry are you working in? Open an Alibaba store now to "steal" customers before your competitors!

Real Case Study: Vietnamese Enterprises "Advance" Thanks to Sales Through Alibaba

• Thinh Phu Furniture (furniture): 100% export revenue from Alibaba, increased staff x5, exported to 20 markets.

• Sukavina (metal tables and chairs): After 5 months of opening the booth, there was an order for 1 million USD from India.

• Proline Vietnam (packaging): Growth of 280% in just 1 year.

These true stories prove: exporting through Alibaba is not a dream - it is a reality!

Photo: Successful case study of Thinh Phu Furniture on Alibaba

Secrets to Selling Effectively on Alibaba - "Tips" From Experts

1. Beautiful product photos, 360-degree videos.

2. SEO keywords: “Vietnamese laptops”, “exported robusta coffee”.

3. Respond to RFQ (Request for Quotation) within 24 hours.

4. Use Trade Assurance to build trust.

5. Alibaba Advertising (P4P) – low cost but highly effective.

Apply now, you will see orders "flying" in continuously!

Conclusion: Don't Wait Anymore - Open an Alibaba Store Today!

2026 is a golden time for Vietnamese businesses to "reach new heights" with Alibaba Vietnam. Just one call, everything will change!

Contact for advice on opening an Alibaba booth today: Phone number: 0987258510 - Mr. Dan (official consultant).

ALIBABA.COM VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED - ALIBABA VIETNAM

• Head office: 19th Floor, Saigon Center Building, No. 67 Le Loi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: +84 0987258510

• Branch 1: 10th Floor, Becamex Tower, 230 Binh Duong Avenue, Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong

• Branch 2: 9th Floor, TTC Plaza, Vo Thi Sau, Thong Nhat Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai

• Branch 3: 510 Kinh Duong Vuong, An Lac A Ward, Binh Tan District, HCMC