On the afternoon of March 22, 3, in Hanoi, the Department of Publishing, Printing and Distribution (XBIPH) organized a Conference to deploy the Printing industry's work in 2024. Attending the conference were Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam, Director of the Department of Information and Communications. Department of XBIPH Nguyen Nguyen, Deputy Director of Press and Publication Department - Central Propaganda Department Nguyen Thi My Linh,...
Printing is an important supporting industry
Speaking at the Conference, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thanh Lam commented: Printing is not only an industry, it is also an important supporting industry affecting most industries and services today. According to many experts, over 85% of products supplied on the market are related to printed products. Therefore, countries that want to accelerate industrialization are interested in developing this industry.
The Deputy Minister mentioned the shortcomings of the printing industry recently. first, moving printing facilities out of residential clusters did not complete the set goal. After 10 years of implementing the plan, only about 50 facilities have been moved nationwide.
Monday, The industry does not have enough resources to build standards and integrate with international standards to participate in the commodity production chain and supply industry products globally.
Tuesday, The industry has not yet resolved the fundamental challenges of technical labor and well-trained human resources. Bringing training, testing, and recognition of output skill standards to the digital space is urgent. Only then, in a period of time that is not too long and not too costly, can we improve the qualifications and update new skills for the printing industry workforce.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Thanh Lam spoke at the Conference
According to Deputy Minister Nguyen Thanh Lam, 2024 is the year to focus on the development orientation and institutional improvement of the Industry. This year, the Ministry of Information and Communications will submit to the Government a proposal to amend the 2012 Publishing Law.
Evaluating the plan to digitally transform the Printing industry, the Deputy Minister said that it is necessary to digitize all administrative procedures, inspections, checks, supervision, processing... There is currently too much data on the Printing industry, but it is very difficult. There are accurate data, but foreign-invested enterprises have not been fully observed. The Ministry of Information and Communications will assign the Department of XBIPH to develop a set of measurement standards, evaluate and announce the level of digital transformation of the Publishing and Printing industries. Make a list of printing establishments and printing companies that meet certain standards - temporarily called the White List.
In order for the printing industry to have a strong recovery in 2024 and sustainable development in the coming time, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thanh Lam said that it is necessary to apply environmentally friendly methods and reduce the impact of the printing industry on the environment. . This not only helps the printing industry integrate globally and increase competitiveness, but also the social responsibility of businesses.
In addition, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thanh Lam also requested the Department of XBIPH to coordinate with the College of Information and Communications and training units nationwide and associations to quickly develop Vietnamese standards for the printing industry, closely following the standards. international standard. From there, we have a basis to amend and promulgate output skill standards with human resource training in the Printing industry. Strengthen the close connection between state management agencies and printing industry associations. In particular, we must achieve breakthrough results in the prevention of pirated printing and publishing of pirated books; must pay attention to the shift in business methods from real space to cyber space.
There is a lack of businesses that are leaders in technological innovation
Summarizing activities in 2023, directions and tasks in 2024, Mr. Nguyen Nguyen - Director of XBIPH Department said that the Printing industry has achieved a number of results: The number of printing establishments has increased in scale; Investing in promoting technical improvements and technological innovation, catching up with regional and world development levels; The management and digital transformation capabilities of printing businesses have changed a lot. Besides, there are still limitations: human resources do not meet the requirements and development speed; lack of leading enterprises acting as leaders in technological innovation; lack of regulations and standards to meet integration requirements.
Director of the XBIPH Department Nguyen Nguyen summarizes activities in 2023, directions and tasks of the Printing industry in 2024
By March 15, 3, the whole country has 2024 printing establishments licensed to operate, the number of printing establishments in 2.771 increased by 2023% compared to 3,7. There are 2022 printing establishments that have been dissolved (accounting for 79 .2,85%), of which state-owned printing facilities account for 50,6% and the remaining private enterprises are concentrated in Ho Chi Minh City. In 2023, industry-wide revenue reaches VND 92.000 billion (down 1,24% compared to 2022); Profit (after tax) reaches VND 4.395 billion (up 8% compared to 2023); Budget contribution reached 3.402 billion VND (up 5% compared to 2022).
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Regarding State management in printing activities, Mr. Nguyen Nguyen said that in 2023, the XBIPH Department along with experts in the Industry has implemented the following tasks: Developing a Circular amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Circular No. 01/2020/TT-BTTTT dated February 07, 02 of the Minister of Information and Communications detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of the Publishing Law and Decree No. 2020/195/ND-CP dated February 2013 /November 21 of the Government detailing a number of articles and measures to implement the Publishing Law. Issue the Plan for Digital Transformation of Vietnam's Printing Industry to 11, with a vision to 2013. Develop a Report on the current status of Vietnam's Printing Industry, make proposals and recommendations to the Prime Minister.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Thanh Lam awarded Emulation Flags and Certificates of Merit to outstanding collectives and individuals in 2023
Also at the Conference to deploy the work of the Printing Industry 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications announced the Decision to reward outstanding collectives and individuals in the printing sector emulation movement in 2023./.