Vietnam's retail food sector is dominated by traditional wet markets but modern retail is expanding due to economic and demographic changes. Traditional retailers make up 94% of sales while modern accounts for 6% but is expected to reach 20% by 2025. Five key factors driving modern retail growth are economic development, urbanization, concerns over food safety, demographics like a young population, and trade agreements. The report provides an overview of Vietnam's retail food landscape and recommendations for US exporters to enter the market.