Newshop.vn

What Newshop.vn does

Newshop.vn (legal entity: Công Ty TNHH Trực Tuyến Newshop) is a privately-held Vietnamese online bookstore founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. It operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform at newshop.vn with native iOS and Android applications, aggregating more than 42,773 book titles and related products from over 80 publishers and distributors including Nhà Sách Hồng Ân, Alpha Books, NXB Tre, Nhà Sách Khang Việt, and NXB Kim Đồng. Its catalog spans exam preparation (THPT Quốc Gia), grade-level reference materials (primary through high school), children's books, parenting, foreign languages (English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German), literature, life skills, business and management, encyclopedic knowledge, and health, alongside ancillary services such as custom Vietnamese New Year calendar printing.

The platform monetizes through unit-priced retail book sales to individual consumers, wholesale/B2B bulk orders to bookstores, schools, and corporate gifting customers, and an affiliate program that pays commissions to partner publishers and content creators. Unit prices range from approximately 12,000 VND to over 1,840,000 VND, with flash-sale discounts up to 44%. Payment processing is handled via Visa, Mastercard, ZaloPay, bank transfer, and Cash on Delivery (COD), and fulfillment is delivered nationwide through integrations with VNPOST, GHN, and GHTK. Marketing relies on newsletter sign-ups, a blog/news section, Facebook and Zalo organic social, Messenger-based customer support, and the affiliate channel.

Operationally, Newshop is a small (11–50 employees), single-country, no-funding Vietnamese LLC with no disclosed parent company, no M&A activity, and no patents or trademarks. The company has completed mandatory e-commerce notification with Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (Document ID 24709) under Decree 52/2013/NĐ-CP. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology differentiators, or revenue disclosures are present in the available data.

Name

Newshop.vn

Legal name

Công Ty TNHH Trực Tuyến Newshop

Website

https://newshop.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Newshop.vn is a Vietnamese online bookstore founded in 2016 that aggregates more than 42,000 book titles from over 80 publishers across exam prep, reference, children's, language, and business categories, serving students, parents, and adult readers nationwide through its e-commerce platform, mobile apps, and B2B wholesale channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Book and product retail sales: Newshop.vn operates as an online bookstore generating revenue through direct product sales of books and related items (wall art, calendars). Customers purchase books at listed prices with periodic discounts and promotions. The company sells both to individual consumers (B2C) and offers wholesale/B2B options for businesses.
2. Affiliate program: Newshop.vn operates an affiliate program (Affiliate at /affiliate) where partners can earn commissions by referring customers to the platform. The company recruits affiliate publishers to drive additional sales through commission-based referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Newshop.vn is an online bookstore aggregating over 42,773 books from 80+ Vietnamese publishers, spanning exam preparation, reference, children's, parenting, foreign language, literature, life skills, business, and health categories. It operates as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform with nationwide delivery and Cash on Delivery (COD) across Vietnam, supplemented by a custom calendar printing service and an affiliate program.

Product overview

Newshop.vn is an online bookstore operating as an e-commerce platform that offers a comprehensive range of books across multiple categories. The platform functions as a multi-category online bookstore featuring core product lines including exam preparation books (Sách Luyện Thi THPT Quốc Gia), reference books for all educational levels (Sách Tham Khảo Cấp 1, 2, 3), children's books (Sách Thiếu Nhi), parenting books (Sách Nuôi Dạy Con), foreign language learning materials (Sách Ngoại Ngữ), literature (Sách Văn Học), life skills books (Sách Kỹ Năng Sống), business and management books (Sách Kinh Doanh), encyclopedia and general knowledge (Sách Kiến Thức Bách Khoa), and health care books (Sách Chăm Sóc Sức Khoẻ). Additional services include custom New Year calendar printing (In Lịch Tết) and an affiliate marketing program. The platform integrates multiple payment options (Visa, Mastercard, ZaloPay, COD) and shipping providers (VNPOST, GHN, GHTK) to serve customers nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sách Luyện Thi THPT Quốc Gia (National High School Exam Preparation Books) High school graduation exam preparation books covering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Literature, History, Geography, and Civic Education. Includes practice tests and study guides aligned with the latest THPT Quốc Gia exam structure. Targeted at Grade 12 students preparing for the national exam.
• Sách Tham Khảo Cấp 1, 2, 3 (Reference Books for Grades 1–12) Reference books covering primary (Grades 1–5), secondary (Grades 6–9), and high school (Grades 10–12) levels. Includes subject-specific guides, workbooks, formula handbooks, Singapore Math books, and Olympic competition preparation materials. Targeted at students across all educational levels and their parents.
• Sách Thiếu Nhi (Children's Books) Children's books including comics, activity books (coloring, tracing, drawing), foam books, exploration books, bilingual picture dictionaries, STEM education books, and sticker books. Targeted at young children and parents seeking age-appropriate educational and entertainment reading materials.
• Sách Nuôi Dạy Con (Parenting Books) Parenting books covering child health and nutrition, parenting skills, intellectual development, sex education and psychology for children, and science-based parenting methods. Targeted at parents and caregivers of children.
• Sách Ngoại Ngữ (Foreign Language Learning Books) Foreign language learning books covering English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, and German. Includes grammar guides, vocabulary builders, HSK preparation materials, and JLPT study books. Targeted at individual language learners across multiple proficiency levels.
• Sách Văn Học (Literature Books) Literature books including Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, romance novels, fairy tales, literary criticism, mystery/thriller, poetry, classic novels, and bilingual editions. Targeted at general adult readers.
• Sách Kỹ Năng Sống (Life Skills Books) Life skills books covering personal development, positive mindset, inspirational stories ('Hạt Giống Tâm Hồn' series), biographies, and learning skills. Targeted at adult readers seeking personal growth and self-improvement content.
• Sách Kinh Doanh - Quản Lý (Business & Management Books) Business and management books covering economics, finance, leadership, entrepreneurship, wealth building ('Suy Nghĩ Làm Giàu'), marketing, negotiation, and career development. Targeted at professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring business readers.
• Sách Kiến Thức Bách Khoa (Encyclopedia & General Knowledge Books) Encyclopedia and general knowledge books covering natural sciences, social sciences, exploration, human intellect, history, and information technology. Targeted at general readers seeking broad knowledge content.
• Sách Chăm Sóc Sức Khỏe (Health & Healthcare Books) Health and healthcare books covering traditional medicine, nutrition, yoga, acupuncture, and alternative healing methods. Targeted at adults interested in health and wellness topics.
• In Lịch Tết (Custom New Year Calendar Printing Service) Custom Lunar New Year calendar printing service featuring free design templates, competitive pricing, and various calendar formats for personal and business gifting use. Targeted at individuals and businesses ordering custom calendars for the Tết holiday season.
• Chương Trình Affiliate (Affiliate Program) Affiliate marketing program allowing publishers, content creators, and partners to register and earn commissions by referring customers to Newshop products. Partners access promotional materials to drive referral sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,773+ book titles and products available
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• VNPOST (Vietnam Post)supportingOthersNewshop.vn partners with Vietnam Post for nationwide delivery services. Vietnam Post handles shipping and delivery of books to customers across all provinces in Vietnam as part of Newshop's logistics network.
• GHN (Giao Hang Nhanh)supportingOthersNewshop.vn partners with Giao Hang Nhanh (GHN) for expedited shipping and delivery services across Vietnam. GHN is one of the leading express delivery companies in Vietnam.
• GHTK (Giao Hang Tiet Kiem)supportingOthersNewshop.vn partners with Giao Hang Tiet Kiem (GHTK) for cost-effective shipping and delivery services. GHTK provides delivery services across Vietnam including COD (Cash on Delivery) option for Newshop customers.
• Multiple Publishers (80+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewshop aggregates books from over 80 publishers and distributors including Nha Sach Hong An, Alpha Books, NXB Tre, Nha Sach Khang Viet, NXB Kim Dong, Nha Nam, Minh Long Book, and many others. The platform serves as a distribution channel for these publishers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fahasa: Vietnam's largest bookstore chain with a dominant e-commerce platform, selling books across the same educational, literature, and children's categories as Newshop. Direct competitor for online book sales nationwide.
• Book365.vn: Online Vietnamese bookstore with similar catalog and nationwide delivery focus. Direct competitor in the same price-sensitive book retail segment.
• Vinabook: Vietnamese online bookstore operating in similar categories with nationwide delivery. Direct competitor focused specifically on book retail, comparable in scope to Newshop.
• Pibook.vn: Vietnamese online bookstore focused on educational and reference materials. Direct competitor in the same exam-prep and reference book segments.
• Nhanvan.vn: Online bookstore associated with Nhan Van publishing group, offering Vietnamese and foreign language books. Direct competitor in the same SEO and e-commerce book retail space.

Emerging players

• Alpha Books: Vietnamese publisher and online book retailer with growing direct-to-consumer presence. Both a current supplier of Newshop and a competitor as its own e-commerce channel grows.
• Waka.vn: Vietnamese digital reading and audiobook subscription platform. Adjacent competitor addressing the same reader base through digital formats rather than physical books.

Broad incumbents

• Shopee Vietnam: Leading Southeast Asian e-commerce marketplace with significant book listings in Vietnam. Competes on price, logistics, and selection across all product categories including books.
• Tiki: Major Vietnamese e-commerce platform with a substantial books category. Competes with Newshop across the full consumer base but as part of a much broader marketplace; backed by significant venture capital.
• Lazada Vietnam: Major Southeast Asian e-commerce marketplace with comprehensive book offerings in Vietnam. Competes with Newshop on price, speed, and product breadth as a multi-category platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/newshophcm
• Xx.com/nhasachnewshop

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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