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).

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.

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.

Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception in Ha Noi on October 25 for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who attended the Signing Ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime the same day.

The UN Secretary-General expressed his strong expectation and confidence that Viet Nam will continue to uphold and promote its role, standing, and reputation to contribute to shaping a new structure of international relations, especially amid today’s rapidly changing and complex global political landscape.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met with the press in Ha Noi on October 25 following the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (also known as Ha Noi Convention).

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention) as a powerful, legally binding instrument to strengthen collective defences against cybercrime.

President Luong Cuong on October 24 afternoon hosted an official welcome ceremony for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is visiting Viet Nam to attend the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime from October 24 to 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.

Pauline Tamesis, UN Resident Coordinator in Viet Nam, has stressed that the Opening for Signature of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Ha Noi October 25-26 is “nothing short of historic” in an interview granted to the Viet Nam News Agency (VNA).

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will make an official visit to Viet Nam from October 24 to 25 at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

State President Luong Cuong held a working session with relevant agencies on October 15 to look into preparations for the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention), scheduled to take place in Ha Noi on October 25–26.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son presided over a meeting of the steering board for the Opening for Signature of the UN Convention against Cybercrime and related events in Viet Nam on October 13.

On that principled basis, the Vietnamese diplomat reaffirmed that all claims and actions by parties in the East Sea/South China Sea must comply with international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

The rapid development of information technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has created a historic turning point for the world economy but also opened a fierce war against cybercrime. Ensuring cyber security has become a common challenge for all humanity.

State President Luong Cuong has delivered a message on the occasion of Viet Nam hosting the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Ha Noi on October 25 - 26, 2025.

The event will be attended by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, along with high-ranking leaders from countries and representatives from regional and international organisations, according the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Viet Nam introduced the opening for the signing ceremony for the landmark Ha Noi Convention against Cybercrime at the United Nations headquarters on September 22, as part of the High-level General Debate of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80).

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.