Ho Chi Minh City Book Street (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Nearly 386,000 books were sold atHo Chi Minh City’s Duong Sach (or BookStreet) in the first half of this year, bringing a revenue of 20 billion VND(880,000 USD), up 5 percent annually.
Le Hoang, Director of City Book Street Ltd, said that aftermore than two years of establishment, the firm has started to earn a positiverevenue. Ten exhibitors on the street recorded a slight increase in turnover by3.8-13 percent, while the First News outlet went up 40 percent, and the Women’sPublishing House went up 54.6 percent.
He attributed the result to the release of many newpublications, exchanges with authors and book-signing events, and thematicactivities that attracted many children and students.
In collaboration with the municipal Transport Department,the street created a model bus to offer a free reading space to visitors. Italso worked with the southern Women’s Museum and Comic Academy to launchexchange programmes and exhibitions.
In order to make the street more attractive to foreigntourists, the company suggested the city maintain the long-term operation oftwo parking lots and build a public toilet in replace of the one currentlyshared with the McDonald’s restaurant, making it easier for readers to visitthe street.
During the period, the street held 95 cultural and bookexchange events, as well as frequent activities tailored for children. -VNA
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