The announcement was made on the Vietnam Writers' Association website on the evening of 6/8. According to the post, poet Nguyen Quang Thieu initiated the publication based on an idea by journalist Nguyen Trung Dan. The thu nhat issue, titled 'Viet & Doc' Autumn 2018 special, was launched in 2018. The publication released 4 issues annually, corresponding to the four seasons, and has published 31 issues to date.

Contributors included poets, writers, artists, translators, journalists, and members of the Vietnam Writers' Association Publishing House board of directors: Nguyen Quyen, Le Thiet Cuong, Nguyen Trung Dan, Dao Hai Phong, and Duong Minh Long. Those involved in the publication noted that 'Viet & Doc' has "gradually established a significant position in contemporary Vietnamese literary life" over its 8-year run.

Cover of the thu nhat 'Viet va Doc' issue. Photo: Vietnam Writers' Association

Leading up to this year's Spring issue, the organizers and creators held numerous meetings, aiming for innovation and quality improvement. However, according to the team, all plans had to be halted due to "an unexpected incident."

"The organizers and implementers of this publication extend their gratitude and apologies to all who contributed to its inception and development," stated the announcement on the Writers' Association's website.

Literary critic Pham Xuan Nguyen, who was involved in organizing and editing the publication in 2019, announced that the Summer special issue is expected to be released after 15/8.

Thanh Nghi