Vietnam has suggested changes to its Publishing Law to create a legal framework for big media organizations.

The Minister of Culture presented the draft law to the National Assembly, saying it will help the publishing sector grow.

Publishing is seen as both culture and economy.

The new law changes the role of publishing in Vietnam's development plan.

Publishing will be seen as not just culture, but also economy, technology, and education. It will help Vietnam's soft power.

The minister said the draft law will use data and digital technologies to oversee publishing.

Instead of controlling before publication, regulators will watch after publication and use digital data.

The proposal also wants to use digital technologies more in management and enforcement.

New rules for big media companies

One big proposal is to create a legal basis for national media organizations.

It also introduces policies to support big publishing and media groups.

These organizations will help the industry work together and be more competitive.

The reforms aim to create a strong publishing ecosystem and support Vietnam's content industries.

The draft law allows technology companies and others to participate more in publishing.

It sets clear rules for companies working together in publishing.

New rules will help companies use published content and support Vietnam's creative economy.

The draft law also fights against illegal printing and copyright infringement.

The National Assembly committee wants more clarity

The committee supports changing the Publishing Law and creating national media organizations.

The committee agrees with the proposal but wants more details on governance and operations.

Lawmakers want clear definitions of national media organizations and groups.

The committee suggests reviewing rules on organizational structures.

Lawmakers want the draft law to be consistent with existing laws on online information.

They also want the law to address cross-border publishing platforms and distribution services.

Thu Hang