IMG stressed that VTV and all members of the Vietnam Association of Pay-TV Service Providers that want to broadcast the Premier League in the next three seasons will have to ask for direct license from IMG Media, not from any third party.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year's Book and Reading Culture Festival is offering visitors free e-books and providing printed books to libraries and schools in rural areas.

In the U.S., the family of late composer Pham Duy has announced to prohibit the use of works and photos of the late musician on all means. The family members are discussing the exploitation and management of his music inheritance.

According to the Vietnam Olympic Committee (VOC), Myanmar - the host country of this year's SEA Games - has decided to sell the television rights of all sport events at the 27th SEA Games.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Center for Protecting Music Copyright (VCPMC) is criticized for only collecting fees but ignoring the protection of the integrity of music works.

VietNamNet Bridge – The IMG Group (USA) has sent its representatives to Vietnam to offer the Premier League TV rights to the Vietnamese TV stations for up to $37.5 million.