Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has commended contributions made by the book publishing, printing and distribution sector in his congratulatory letter sent to the sector on the 70th anniversary of its traditional day (October 10, 1952 - 2022).

From July 1 this year, the Law on Libraries (the Law) will supersede the 2000 Ordinance on Libraries (the Ordinance). Consisting of six chapters with 52 articles, the Law provides the establishment and operation of libraries and state management of libraries. It also defines the rights, obligations and responsibilities of agencies, organizations and individuals in library activities.

The Prime Minister on March 15 issued a decision approving the master plan on development of reading culture in communities to 2020, with orientations toward 2030.

Fully aware of the importance of public information and dissemination of laws as part of political and ideological education, the Party and State consistently pay attention to this work. Many documents have been issued to direct public information and dissemination of laws.