Hanoi, Feb. 8 -- Vietnam's publishing industry is set for a major transformation in 2026, underpinned by increased investment in infrastructure, human resources and the application of science and technology, with digital publishing expected to play a central role.

Positive momentum

According to the Publishing, Printing and Distribution Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the sector recorded encouraging results in 2025. Revenue from publishing and distribution activities was estimated at 5.23 trillion VND (201 million USD), up 8.96% year-on-year. A total of 610 million books were distributed, marking a 5.9% increase, while imported publications reached 25.5 million copies, up 6.25%. Exports totalled 350,000 copi...