Viet Nam has called on countries that have yet to sign or ratify the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention) to soon complete the necessary procedures so that it can enter into force promptly and deliver practical benefits to the international community in combating cybercrime.

Viet Nam is seeking the United Nations (UN)'s policy guidance and international expertise to design AI and data governance frameworks, with the goal of developing practical guidelines for the public and private sectors, Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang has said.

The Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to the United Nations (UN), in coordination with the Missions of Austria, Australia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Laos, and South Africa and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), hosted a diplomatic reception on November 17 to celebrate the successful opening for signature of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention).

State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had a meeting in Ha Noi on October 27 with Vice President of Ecuador Maria Jose Pinto Gonzalez Artigas on the occasion of her attendance at the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention).

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).

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosted a reception in Ha Noi on October 27 for Speaker of the Legislative Chamber (lower house) of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Nuriddin Ismoilov, who is in Viet Nam to attend the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (known as the Ha Noi Convention).

More than 70 countries have signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, known as the Ha Noi Convention, in Ha Noi, marking the first time the international community has established a legally binding framework to combat cybercrime, local media reported on October 26.

Viet Nam’s hosting of the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention) marks a major step in its efforts in global integration on cybersecurity and financial security, underscoring the country’s determination to strengthen its defences against money laundering and other high-tech crimes.

Lao media outlets have highlighted the country's strong and consistent commitment to joining the international community in combating cybercrime, one of today’s most significant non-traditional security challenges.

The Signing Ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention) wrapped up successfully on October 26, marking a historic milestone in global efforts to combat cybercrime and reaffirming Viet Nam’s growing leadership and credibility on the international stage, according to Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang.

As many as 72 countries from around the world signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (also known as Ha Noi Convention) at the Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference held in Ha Noi on October 25–26.

There remains huge potential for Viet Nam’s Ninh Binh province and Polish localities to boost cooperation in socio-economic development, technology, and telecommunications, said Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski.

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.

Viet Nam has a very important role to play in advancing global efforts against cybercrime, stated British Ambassador to Viet Nam Iain Frew on the sidelines of the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention), which took place in the capital city on October 25.

Ernst Noorman, Ambassador-at-large for Cyber Affairs of the Netherlands, spoke highly of Viet Nam’s efforts in hosting the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention), as the event demonstrated the country’s strong commitment to tackling global cyber threats and advancing international cooperation.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres left Ha Noi on the evening of October 25, concluding his official visit to Viet Nam and attendance at the opening ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention).

The signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (also known as the Ha Noi Convention) will mark a new chapter in global cyber cooperation and governance, making cyberspace a domain of law, collaboration, and development, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed on October 25.

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).

State President Luong Cuong hosted a banquet in Ha Noi on the evening of October 25 for delegates attending the signing ceremony and high-level conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, known as the Ha Noi Convention.