VN has proposed that the United Nations and its Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) set up regional training centres on cybercrime investigation and electronic evidence to enhance countries’ capacity in combating the growing threat of online offences.

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 UN Convention against Cybercrime.

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

The signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime 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.

Amid rising cybercrime threats, the UN Cybercrime Convention reflects global solidarity, multilateralism, and the UN’s central role, President Luong Cuong said.

The Signing Ceremony and the High-Level Conference of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) were solemnly held at the National Convention Centre with the theme "Countering Cybercrime – Sharing Responsibility – Securing our Future”.

Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Delegation to the United Nations (UN), emphasised the importance of ensuring the timely and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

State President Luong Cuong held talks with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres in Hanoi on October 24 afternoon, as the latter began a two-day official visit to attend the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime.

State President Luong Cuong hosted a banquet in Hanoi on October 24 evening in honour of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who is on an official visit to Vietnam and attending the signing ceremony of the UN Nations Convention against Cybercrime.

Vietnam proposed three key policy recommendations to promote an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economic transition at a general debate at 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Geneva on October 21.

Online scams, deception, and manipulation are becoming an “underlying storm” threatening cybersecurity and social well-being in Vietnam, causing severe damage not only financially but also to people’s mental health.

UNODC would continue close cooperation with Vietnam to encourage more countries to ratify and effectively implement the convention.

South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Vietnam this week.

Vietnam stands ready to accelerate the national rollout of the EW4All roadmap in close coordination with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the broader United Nations system.

VN remains steadfast in supporting the central role of the UN in maintaining peace, promoting cooperation, addressing global and universal challenges, including trade, investment, and inclusive and sustainable development, PM Pham Minh Chinh said.

The UNESCO Executive Board has approved Vietnam’s initiative urging the United Nations to declare an International Decade on Culture for Sustainable Development, prioritizing the 2027–2036 period.

Vietnam’s consistent stance that protecting human rights is the first and foremost responsibility of each state, while advocating for dialogue, mutual understanding, and shared values.

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 (Hanoi Convention), scheduled to take place in Hanoi on October 25–26.

Vietnam has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term, receiving 180 votes – the highest among the Asia-Pacific candidates.

Vietnam launches a visual campaign at the UN to support its Human Rights Council reelection.