According to the Regulation on organization and operation of the Journal of Commerce Science issued together with the Decision No. 119/QD-TM-TCHC dated May 13, 2003 of the Rector of the University of Commerce, the Journal has the duties and the following powers:

- Publish and introduce scientific research works on commerce serving the training, research and teaching of the University.

- Propagate the guidelines and policies of the Party and State of Vietnam in the field of education, training and economic development and introduce research results (theoretical and applied) on domestic and foreign trade.

- Disseminate and update knowledge in the field of science and practice on trade, tourism and services.

- Information exchange on theoretical and practical issues, forecast analysis and propose solutions on current issues of economic, trade and environmental development in Vietnam, the region and the world. .

- Responsible for coordinating with units in the school to organize activities to meet the requirements of information and propaganda work.

- Management of civil servants on the unit's payroll.

- Manage the Journal's assets and finances according to the current regulations of the State and the University.

- Perform other duties assigned by the Principal.