The digital publishing industry in Vietnam has not embraced ebooks in a meaningful way. In 2017 26,000 hardcovers and paperback books were released and only 137 of them were converted to an ebook. One of the reasons why everyone is apathetic to digital is because the average person only reads 1.2 books a year. 30% of the population in Vietnam uses a smartphone or tablet on … [Read more...] about eBooks have yet to take off in Vietnam
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eBooks Only Account for 1% of All Published Works in Vietnam
The Vietnamese publishing industry has its work cut out for itself when it comes to digital publishing. A new report has surfaced that electronic books only account for 1% of the entire publishing sector. The main barriers preventing adoption is retail visibility for e-readers, piracy, and barriers of copyright. When it comes to the retail sphere, there are no e-readers … [Read more...] about eBooks Only Account for 1% of All Published Works in Vietnam
Vietnam Opens Up Their First e-Reader and eBook Store
Phuong Nam Cultural Joint Stock Corporation's ebook store has opened in Saigon and is the first of its kind in that country. The company has opened a 500-square-meter store in floor B2 in the Vincom Shopping Mall in District 1, where it sells e-readers, tablets, ebooks, accessories, and apps. There are not many books to start but Phuong Nam says more will be added in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Opens Up Their First e-Reader and eBook Store
Pure White Galaxy Tab 10.1, 7.0 Plus to Debut in Vietnam on Jan 23
Tablet enthusiasts in Vietnam can celebrate their New Year in style with the Samsung Galaxy Tab all done up in pure white. Right now, Samsung has given a color treatment to two of its tablet offerings—the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 7.0 Plus. Also, the two tablets sport a full white exterior, unlike their previous whitening attempts that had been limited to just the rear of the two … [Read more...] about Pure White Galaxy Tab 10.1, 7.0 Plus to Debut in Vietnam on Jan 23
Galaxy Tab to enter Indonesia, South Korea. Streak launched in Indonesia, Vietnam
While the Galaxy Tab is heard making big noises around the world with its superior performance and rather steep price tag, the Android tablet was surprisingly missing in its own home turf. However, that's going to be taken care of as the 7 inch tablet is all set to begin its campaign in South Korea from November 3. Samsung will have SK Telecom as its partner as it launches the … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab to enter Indonesia, South Korea. Streak launched in Indonesia, Vietnam