Vietnam Takes Center Stage in Global Cybersecurity Efforts

Strategic Insights -

Amidst the rapid pace of globalization and digital transformation, Vietnam has emerged as a proactive and reliable partner in international cybersecurity cooperation. The country has been actively shaping an international legal framework to manage, regulate, and protect cyberspace while promoting a safe, healthy, and sustainable digital environment. Vietnam's commitment to cybersecurity is reflected in its domestic legal system, which includes the 2018 Law on Cybersecurity and the National Cybersecurity Strategy to 2025, with a Vision to 2030.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vietnam has established the National Cybersecurity Monitoring Center, which connects, shares data, and provides early warnings in cooperation with numerous international organizations.
  • The country has hosted ASEAN regional cybersecurity exercises, helping to enhance cyber defense capabilities across the region.
  • Vietnam has been actively contributing to the development of an international legal framework based on consistent principles of respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and the use of cyberspace for peaceful purposes and sustainable development.
  • The country has signed and implemented bilateral agreements with strategic partners such as Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the Russian Federation, the United States, and the European Union on information sharing, human resource training, cybersecurity technology research, and joint response to cyber incidents.
  • Vietnam has been a key player in the UN Security Council sessions discussing the draft Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes.
  • The UN General Assembly selected Hanoi as the venue for the signing of the Convention, which will take place in December 2024.
  • Vietnam's efforts in cybersecurity have been widely acknowledged and appreciated by the United Nations, and the country is expected to play a crucial role in enforcing the UN Convention and boosting global cooperation against cybercrime.

Statistics:

  • Vietnam has over 70% of its population using the internet (Source: International Telecommunication Union, ASEAN 2025 Outlook).
  • The country's GDP growth rate averaged 6.8% between 2018 and 2022 (Source: World Bank, Vietnam's Economic Outlook).
  • Vietnam has trained over 10,000 cybersecurity experts in recent years, making it a key player in regional cybersecurity efforts (Source: National Cybersecurity Association, Vietnam).
  • The country has signed over 20 bilateral cybersecurity agreements with strategic partners (Source: Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam).

Sources:

  • VOV5, "Vietnam: Building a Cybersecurity Framework for a Safe and Healthy Digital Environment" (16 Oct 2025)
  • National Cybersecurity Association, Vietnam, "Cybersecurity in Vietnam: Current Challenges and Opportunities"
  • Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam, "Cybersecurity Policy and Regulation in Vietnam"
  • United Nations, "Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes"
  • International Telecommunication Union, ASEAN 2025 Outlook
  • World Bank, Vietnam's Economic Outlook
  • National Cybersecurity Association, Vietnam, "Cybersecurity Capacity Building in Vietnam"