International goods sale contracts (IGSCs) signed between parties who meet in person often involve simple signing processes based on direct negotiations. However, for IGSCs signed between parties located far apart, direct negotiation is not feasible. As a result, international goods sales primarily occur through the stages of: offer to enter into a contract (sending an offer or placing an order) and acceptance of the contract (accepting an offer or accepting an order). By comparing the provisions of the 1980 Vienna Convention (CISG) and the 2015 Vietnamese Civil Code (VCC) governing IGSCs, particularly during the offer stage, this study highlights limitations and shortcomings in legal regulations governing the sale of goods. This analysis contributes to improving the legal framework for protecting the rights and interests of parties during the offer and acceptance stages of contract formation.

Keywords: Offer to enter into a contract, acceptance of an offer, contract, international sale of goods