The schedule will see Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung represent the country to present a range of outstanding local publications to foreign visitors.

A number of illustrious Vietnamese books will be showcased at the Vietnamese booth, including the national geography of the Nguyen Dynasty (1820-1884) Hoang Viet Nhat Thong Du Dia Chi, which won the highest prize of the prestigious Vietnam National Book Awards 2022; an art book written on traditional bamboo paper Thien trong tung phut giay (Every-minute zen); and the Chinh phu ngam (Lament of the soldier’s wife).

At the event, Dr. Hung will serve as a keynote speaker at the ASEAN Copyright Conference. Furthermore, he will be involved in bilateral and multilateral exchanges, discussions, and meetings, as well as aiding the Rights Ambassador RA programme to promote Vietnamese books around the globe.