Category: S.E. Asia
Vietnam’s Publishing Sector Has New Rules and Wants AI Content Labelled
Vietnam’s amended Publishing Law, effective March 2027, introduces strict AI labelling, robust digital copyright safeguards, and streamlined administration.
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A Landmark for Singapore’s Independent Book Trade
Singapore’s first Indie Bookshop Day unites 20 independents for community-focused events, drawing on UK and US models. Insights for publishers on supporting local booksellers.
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Strong Half-Year Performance in Vietnam’s Publishing Hub
Ho Chi Minh City’s publishing and distribution sector posted nearly VND3 trillion in H1 2026 revenue. Key figures, challenges and national context for industry professionals.
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Philippine Readers & Writers Festival 2026: A New Chapter with Komikon
The Philippine Readers & Writers Festival returns August 14–16 with a historic Komikon partnership, 40+ events, and industry programming for authors, illustrators, and publishers.
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PICOF 2026: Manila’s Free Comics Festival Opens Its Doors to the World
PICOF 2026 opens free in Manila, July 10–12, with 200+ exhibitors, masterclasses, and a Larry Alcala centennial tribute.
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Sharjah’s Malaysia Triple-Play – Not Just There for the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair
The Sharjah Book Authority visited Kuala Lumpur two weeks before KLIBF, meeting Big Bad Wolf, BookXcess and Kota Buku. TNPS analyses what it means for the emerging south-south publishing corridor.
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Malaysia Rewrites Its Book-Banning Rules. And Reminds Us The West Has Them Too
Malaysia’s Home Ministry moves to reform its book-banning process. A reminder that every country censors — the question is how transparently.
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Indonesia – Dayak Community Makes Publishing History with First-Ever International Literacy Congress
World-first literacy congress by Dayak indigenous community in Borneo, featuring authentic multi-generational authorship, holistic literacy frameworks, and strategic publishing infrastructure.
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Lau Yee-Wa Wins Inaugural Chommanard International Literary Award – A Landmark for Asian Women’s Literature
Hong Kong’s Lau Yee-Wa wins inaugural Chommanard International Literary Award for Tongueless, spotlighting ASEAN and East Asian female literary talent in 2026.
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Record 1.3 Million Attendance, $15.7 Million Sales at Thailand’s Bangkok Book Fair Amid Global Pressures
Bangkok International Book Fair 2026 drew 1.3m visitors, generating $15.7m in sales. Gen Z comprised 46% of attendees as rights trading hit $2.65m—up 50% YoY.
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Southeast Asian Libraries Pioneer ESG Literacy Initiative
Cambodian Librarians Association partners with CamEd Business School and international universities for a 2026 ESG reading contest targeting emerging markets.
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Bangkok Rights Fair 2026: Where Deals Are Done – and Why the SE Asia Content Map Gets Complicated
The Bangkok Rights Fair 2026 saw 163 companies from 24 territories generate $2.65m in projected deals, revealing the complex content landscape of Southeast Asian publishing.
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