The Signing Ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention) marks a milestone in the 47-year cooperation between Viet Nam and the UN, reflecting the nation’s ambition to help shape global digital governance rules, according to reports by Geopolitical Monitor (Canada) and Channel News Asia (Singapore).

Latin American media have praised Viet Nam for successfully hosting the Signing Ceremony and High-level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (known as the Ha Noi Convention), calling it a historic milestone in international cooperation to ensure global cybersecurity.

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. Pham The Tung and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu co-chaired a high-level debate within the Signing Ceremony and the High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (also known as Ha Noi Convention), at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi on October 26.

The Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, known as the Ha Noi Convention, held on October 25 and 26, left a strong impression on international delegates for its professionalism and solemn organisation, marking a successful debut that underscores Viet Nam’s growing capability to host major global events.

Within the framework of the Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime (the Ha Noi Convention), on October 25, a side session took place under the theme “Implementing the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime: Capacity Building as a Pillar of Global Cooperation.”

This is a pivotal moment globally in tackling cybercrime, and Viet Nam is at the forefront of that effort - something the country should be very proud of, according to Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Matt Thistlethwaite.

Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang on October 25 underlined the importance of international cooperation in fighting cybercrime while meeting with foreign officials who are in Viet Nam to attend the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 25 called for global concerted efforts to turn the Ha Noi Convention into a true source of inspiration for international cooperation, trust, and shared responsibility in safeguarding the digital future.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Ha Noi on October 25 during the latter’s official visit to Viet Nam.

Viet Nam's hosting the Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, also known as the Ha Noi Convention, on October 25-26, has been highlighted by foreign media outlets, including Xinhua, AFP, and Reuters.

Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Ghada Waly delivered remarks at the High-Level Conference on the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Ha Noi on October 25.

In the digital age, cybercrime has emerged as a global challenge, requiring countries to take timely responses to protect national security and sovereignty. Viet Nam's persistent and steadfast efforts in preventing and combating cybercrime have left a strong impression, recognised, and highly valued by the international community.

The signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, also called "Ha Noi Convention", will be a high-level multilateral diplomatic event of profound political and legal significance, according to Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung.

The 19th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) on September 10 endorsed the ASEAN Plan of Action on Combating Transnational Crime for 2026–2035, providing a framework to address transnational crime challenges over the next decade.

Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the Octopus Conference 2025 on combating high-tech crimes held at the Council of Europe headquarters in Strasbourg, France from June 4-5.