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Reading Books in the Era of Digital Communication in Vietnam

News Tuesday, 11:28 27-04-2021

In the 21st century of digital technology and the rapid development of science and technology, and the explosion of the internet, “reading online” instead of “reading hard-copy books” has become very popular. It is widely argued that this is a revolution in the reading culture because readers with smart and internet-connected devices can read any books that they want without having to go to the bookstore or the library. Is this a good development, which brings several advantages for the audience, saving their time and distance in the future? Is the use of the new device with new “online reading” effective and sustainable? These are the questions that the author aims to answer in his article.


Source: Journal of Political Theory and Communications, no 4 (2019).

Tran Chi Dat

MSc, Information and Communications Publishing House

State management of the press – emerging issues in the new era of development

Abstract: State management of the press plays a crucial role in orienting, organizing, and supervising journalistic activities to ensure that the press fulfills its functions effectively. In the new era of development characterized by breakthroughs in digital technology, globalization, and significant shifts in audience information consumption behavior amid the vigorous growth of the market economy, state management of the press in Vietnam faces both great opportunities and numerous challenges. While many studies have discussed opportunities, this article focuses on analyzing the key challenges and emerging issues confronting state management of the press today and proposes several solutions to enhance the quality and effectiveness of press governance in this new era of development.