The Vietnamese government said it will block the internet domains and apps of Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu in the country if they have not registered their operations with the trade ministry before the end of November.

Vietnamese regulators are forcing Shein and Temu to register; they are also considering a de mimimis rollback to stymie e-commerce players.

Vietnam’s government has announced that Chinese online retail platforms Shein and Temu must register with local authorities by the end of November or face potential blocks on their internet domains and apps.

Vietnam said Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu need to register with the government before the end of November or it will block their internet domains and apps from being used in the country. Vietnam's government and local businesses have expressed concern about the impact of Chinese online platforms on local markets due to deep discounting.

Vietnamese government asked online retailers Shein and Temu to register with the government or risk getting blocked.