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Vietnam urged to raise public awareness about copyrights

23/6/19

Measures to raise public awareness about copyrights violations in association with pirated publications were discussed at a workshop in Hanoi on June 20 held by the Vietnam Education Publishing House and the British Embassy in Vietnam.
The event is an activity in the framework of the UK Vietnam Fund of the embassy.
Deputy Director General of the Education Publishing House Le Thanh Anh said illegal printing and publishing have been rampant in Vietnam, seriously infringing the rights and legitimate interests of authors and publishers, and reducing the country’s prestige when joining the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.
British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward said international, British and Vietnamese publishers are all facing the problem of pirated publication in the Vietnamese market.  
It is necessary to continue raising public awareness about the protection of copyrights to improve the country’s business environment, he said.
Participants at the workshop, who included delegates from State management agencies in education and publishing, market management agencies, the police, publishing houses and distributors, agreed that for the effective prevention of pirated publication, coordination is needed among all related sides. Readers should also join in saying no to illegally printed books, they said./.
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Wanderer 23/6/19 17:58

Enforcement efforts are underway in provinces and cities across the country following software owners’ requests to take stronger action to protect copyright and software ownership.

For A Peace World 23/6/19 20:09

There have recently been changes in the organisational setup this year among coordinating agencies, especially the police, but the actions are still very much ongoing.

Vietnam Love 23/6/19 20:10

With respect to software ownership audits, we still rely on spot checks. Whenever indications of misconduct are found, or reports and complaints come to us, we stage surprise raids without giving anyone prior notice.

Alian 23/6/19 20:11

punitive measures such as financial fines, non-permanent business suspension, and permanent termination of business, applied under the revised 2015 Penal Code, are very clear.

John Smith 23/6/19 20:12

These sanctions apply to legal entities engaged in wrongdoing.

Socialist Society 23/6/19 20:22

With the current tough penalties, since the beginning of the year, businesses have been taking this more seriously. They are seeking access to legal software, recommending that their employees not install illegal software, and placing stricter controls and management systems to mitigate any misconduct.

Me Too! 23/6/19 20:22

Vietnam has been making impressive progress over time in protecting copyright and software ownership.

Jacky Thomas 23/6/19 20:24

It will fulfil the country's commitments with international standard!

Enda Thompson 23/6/19 20:29

Since 2009, computer software piracy in Vietnam has been going down, from 85 percent in 2009 to 83 percent in 2010, 81 percent in 2011 and 2013, 78 percent in 2015, and 74 percent in 2017, according to the recently released survey findings.

Roger Brown 23/6/19 20:30

These are high reduction rates, demonstrating no small efforts from relevant authorities and entities in Vietnam.

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