These numbers indicate a dramatic transformation from the eBook market. Data from the Department of Publishing, Printing and Publishing show that, if 213 electronic publications are registered in 2018, by 2020 there will be 2,050 publications with 1.5 million hits; From 5 publishers with confirmed registration of publishing and e-publishing activities in 2019, this number has increased to 9. “Digital transformation is an inevitable trend in the present time. We are digitizing rare and unique documents, which no longer have the period of copyright protection to serve users to different degrees. The number of publications that we digitized is about 10,000 copies, not including newspapers and magazines. We have updated the library’s website so that readers can read books at home ”, said Mr. Bui Xuan Duc, Director of the Library of General Science of Ho Chi Minh City. Mr. Nguyen Nguyen, Director of Publication, Printing and Publishing Department, Ministry of Information and Communication, said that there are 3 phases in digital transformation. Vietnamese publishers are entering phase 2 when some places have started to use technology to create new products, but have not completely transformed into a digital publisher. However, according to Mr. Nguyen Canh Binh, Chairman of Alpha Books Company, the current publishing units only produce content and still weak in technology. “The development of a commercial platform that is large enough and has a stature must rely on publishers or technology units, while the publishing side should only play an associate role”, Mr. Binh said. From global publishing, it is possible to identify the major changes of the industry in the face of the 4.0 revolution. Photo: Quy Hoa. According to Mr. Nguyen Nguyen, from global publishing, it is possible to identify the major changes of the industry before the impact of the 4.0 revolution. The first is a shift in publishing models and processes: new models will emerge, where the focus of the publisher is not just the product itself, but the customer-oriented processes. Publishers move from the role of producer, creating products to the role of providing content and information services to connect readers with authors. On the contrary, some information service providers will take on the field, becoming the “midwife” of each publication. The market noted that there are 3 parallel publishing models that exist: the traditional model, focusing on printing, printing works (for big brands); media models of creating and distributing content across different channels (for corporations holding Big Data and distribution networks); model of creating content services based on digital platform and customer network (model of the future – model 4.0). The development of editorial companies in Japan and Korea in their roles helping publishers and authors has shown signs of an early shift to model 4.0. In addition, there is an individual direct publishing process. In electronic format, through Big Data infrastructure holding companies, the author gives his work directly to readers without going through the publisher. This means that the center of the publishing process at the moment is the media corporations that hold the Big Data infrastructure. Besides, after the decline of independent reading devices, a new line of e-books on smartphone app stores on the Apple Store or Android Store. The 4.0 revolution opens a new turning point in the speed of sharing and spread. The stages of traditional publishing will be minimized so that the product reaches the most readers, in the fastest time. The current regular work of editors has been replaced by specialized software. The revolution will also help save circulation costs, leading to lower costs of publications, minimizing environmental pollution and storage space.

The National Online Book Fair 2021 takes place from April 17 to May 15 at book365.vn Compared with the first year organized in the online form, the 2021 Book Association has many new and more attractive features. In which, there are about 70 publishing and publishing units in the country (an increase of nearly 20 units compared to 2020), nearly 30 foreign units, bringing nearly 20,000 good books, newly provided books over 30,000. printed book titles, e-books (an increase of nearly 15,000 book titles compared to 2020) for readers. All books are beautiful and copyrighted publications. Especially, at this year’s event, the Ebook book space and the copyright exchange were piloted to connect domestic online publishers with readers; as well as creating a space for cross-border exchanges between domestic and foreign publishers, creating opportunities to connect, search and transact valuable book copyrights through the application of the latest online 4.0 technology. . This year’s online book fair has made many improvements to its interface as well as technology to create a space for readers to search and select books, and create conditions for units to participate in book exchanges and exchanges. copyright translation is more favorable. In addition, many seminars, online exchanges between authors, researchers, publishers and readers aim to spread the love of books to readers. According to Mr. Nguyen Nguyen, Director of the Publishing – Printing and Publishing Department (Ministry of Information – Communication), Head of the Organizing Committee of the National Online Book Association 2021, this year’s event continues to be an important stepping stone to bring culture. reading activities as well as publishing activities step by step step into digital transformation, apply technology, create habits for readers to experience books on a digital platform. At this same point of view, many publishers believe that while translating COVID-19 has many potential risks, as well as the strong development of the 4.0 technology revolution, the organization of the Online Book Association is the right direction. appropriate, in accordance with the trends and needs of the reader. For publishers, book publishers, book companies … joining the Online Book Association helps them save on site and human costs, and at the same time, promote books more widely to the community. Meanwhile, readers in all parts of the country, especially in places where there is a shortage of books have the opportunity to access, experience digital books, buy useful books without wasting time, instead It only takes a “click” on the computer screen or smart phone, then you have owned the book you want to buy. Up to now, the National Book Association has taken place for the 7th time, annually held to celebrate Vietnam Book Day April 21. This event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Information – Communications, the Central Propaganda Department, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and other units to encourage and develop the reading movement in the country. In 2020 and 2021, the National Book Association will be organized in the online form, on the e-floor https://book365.vn of the Ministry of Information and Communications. Over the past 7 years, whether taking place on the electronic floor or on the field, the National Book Association has also received the attention of book lovers and the community, contributing to enhancing the position and role of books in social life. This is also an opportunity to honor readers, participate in composing, publishing, collecting and storing books; to uphold the responsibilities of all levels and branches for the construction and development of reading culture.

This online book fair has attracted more than 70 domestic publishers and publishers to join the book exchange, over 50 domestic and international publishers participating in the book copyright exchange, with over 20,000. title with hundreds of thousands of books for readers. During this event, the Online Book Association has made many improvements in the interface as well as technology techniques to create a space for readers to search and select books, and create conditions for units to participate in the exchange. book translation and Copyright exchange facilitates connection and transaction. Within the framework of the Book Association, many events, seminars and online exchanges between authors, translators, researchers, and publishers will be organized with readers. At the same time, the Book Association also implements a number of attractive programs: book discounts for all customers; exemption or reduction of shipping charges for domestic customers; For remote and economically difficult areas, subsidize 50-80% … Sharing at the press conference, Mr. Nguyen Nguyen – Director of Publishing, Printing and Publishing Department said: “If in 2020, with the situation of Covid-19 translation, we organize an online book fair in a situation of However, when entering the organizing stage, the units realized that this playground should continue to be more regular and professional. That is why this year there is no reason not to deploy “. Mr. Nguyen Nguyen, Director of Publication, Printing and Publishing Department speaking at the opening press conference of National Online Book Association. Mr. Nguyen also affirmed that the National Online Book Association is an important stepping stone to bring reading culture as well as publishing activities and approach readers step by step into the trend of digital transformation and technology application. “Digital transformation is almost an imperative for all industries today, and publishing is no exception,” he said. Therefore, creating a playing field from which units move towards digital transformation is very important ”. It is expected that from April 17, 2021 to May 15, 2021, the Online Book Association will take place on Book365.vn with many exchanges and seminars related to the content of introduction and exchange of literature reading chemistry, digital transformation in publishing and reading approach in the industrial age 4.0, introducing authors and works to readers …