Opportunities to form a sustainable digital content ecosystem.

In recent days, Anh Thu (28 years old, office worker, working in Ban Co ward, Ho Chi Minh City) felt disappointed when a website specializing in posting online stories closed down.

Xôi Lạc TV's illegal sports streaming website has just been shut down by the police. Photo: THU HÀ

The romance series she was following disappeared at a crucial point. Anh Thu's case is not uncommon in recent days. Following Prime Minister 's Directive No. 38/CD-TTg on strengthening the handling of copyright infringement in the digital environment, a series of websites providing free online stories, especially those posting unlicensed translated stories, have ceased operations.

In agreement with the government , many young people have switched to reading stories on copyrighted platforms, accepting fees or directly supporting authors. This change has also created positive developments in the young writing community. Previously, the online literary movement had a brief surge but quickly faded, mainly due to the inability to prevent copyright infringement. A young writer would painstakingly create a work, publish it online, and within days or even hours, the work would be transferred to another website under someone else's name. If copyright protection is not guaranteed, writers cannot expect to reap legitimate benefits from their creations.

With copyright infringement being curbed, online writers are realizing the opportunity to protect their works. In recent days, many online platforms have emerged in Vietnam, aiming for a model that respects copyright and shares benefits more fairly. In these platforms, young writers can publish their works, connect with readers, generate economic value, and gradually build a professional Vietnamese writing community.

Stricter copyright enforcement isn't simply about shutting down infringing websites; it's also an opportunity to foster a sustainable digital content ecosystem. This transformation may not be uniform, but it's showing a positive sign: when the rights of creators are protected, readers and the young creative community will be the long-term beneficiaries.

NGUYEN VY

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/co-hoi-hinh-thanh-he-sinh-thai-noi-dung-so-ben-vung-post854009.html