Xưởng In Riso Hanoi (self-print option is unbeatable for learning).
Phuc Tuong Printing (HCMC) – bring a local interpreter. zine printing vietnam
| Paper Type | Weight (gsm) | Texture | Best For | Cost (per A3 sheet) | |------------|--------------|---------|----------|---------------------| | Giấy Ford (uncoated) | 80–120 | Smooth, matte | Text-heavy zines | $0.02 | | Giấy Couché (gloss) | 150–250 | Glossy | Photo zines | $0.05 | | Giấy Kraft | 120–200 | Rough, brown | DIY/punk zines | $0.03 | | Giấy dó (handmade) | 40–100 | Fibrous, translucent | Covers, single-sheet zines | $0.15–0.30 | | Giấy tái chế (recycled) | 100–180 | Speckled, soft | Eco-themed zines | $0.02–0.04 | Xưởng In Riso Hanoi (self-print option is unbeatable
Vietnam is a zine printer’s paradise if you embrace its informal, flexible, and low-cost ecosystem. The combination of Riso availability, cheap handmade paper, and a hungry young audience makes it one of the best places in Asia to self-publish small-run artist books. Report prepared based on field research, printer interviews, and artist surveys conducted in HCMC, Hanoi, and Da Nang (Q1 2026). The combination of Riso availability, cheap handmade paper,
A5, 28 pages (14 sheets), full color cover, black & white inside, 50 copies.