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.

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 Vietnam on October 13.

Successfully completing its 2023-2025 tenure provides an important foundation for Vietnam to further enhance its reputation and create favourable momentum for its re-election to the UNHRC in the 2026–2028 tenure.

World leaders are set to arrive in Vietnam for the official signing of the Hanoi Convention on cybercrime.

At the UN General Assembly, President Luong Cuong delivered key messages on multilateralism, peace, and Vietnam’s rise from conflict to development.

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.

Vietnam aims to improve its Global Innovation Index ranking from the current 44th place to the top 40 by 2030, and the top 30 by 2045.

This is President Cuong’s first working visit to attend a multilateral diplomatic event at the world’s largest and most important forum, which took place as the UN marks its 80th anniversary.