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Vietnam Takes Center Stage in Global Fight Against Cybercrime

Strategic Insights

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang led Vietnam's delegation to the 34th session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ34) in Vienna, Austria, highlighting the country's role in strengthening its criminal justice system and promoting international cooperation against cybercrime. As the final preparatory meeting for the 15th UN Crime Congress in 2026, the session served as a pivotal moment for Vietnam's push to establish itself as a global leader in combating cybercrime. Vietnam's efforts culminated in the signing ceremony for the Hanoi Convention, a new UN treaty on cybercrime, which is set to take place in Hanoi on October 25-26. The signing event marks a significant milestone as the first global legal instrument on crime prevention adopted by the UN in over two decades.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vietnam is hosting the signing ceremony for the Hanoi Convention, a new UN treaty on cybercrime, on October 25-26 in Hanoi.
  • The Hanoi Convention is a global legal instrument on crime prevention adopted by the UN for the first time in over two decades.
  • Deputy Minister Hang stressed that the Hanoi Convention represents the international community's commitment to multilateralism, providing a legal framework for global cooperation in addressing cybercrime.
  • Over 1,000 delegates from UN member states reviewed reports from regional preparatory meetings held throughout 2025, finalising key documents that will form the basis for negotiations on the draft Abu Dhabi Declaration.
  • Vietnam's delegation held a working session with UNODC Executive Director Ghada Fathi Waly to discuss preparations for the Hanoi Convention and explore deeper cooperation in crime prevention.
  • Representatives from Algeria and Japan praised Vietnam's role as host of the signing ceremony, highlighting the convention's regional importance.
  • Vietnam delivered official invitation letters from President Cuong to heads of states of participating countries, inviting them to attend the Hanoi Convention.
  • Deputy FM Hang and her entourage had a working session with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Gross, discussing cooperation in nuclear energy and IAEA support for Vietnam's nascent nuclear power project.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,000 delegates from UN member states attended the 34th session of the CCPCJ34.
  • 200 delegates attended the hybrid seminar where Deputy Minister Hang detailed plans for the Hanoi Convention.
  • Vietnam hosted the signing ceremony for the Hanoi Convention, scheduled for October 25-26 in Hanoi.
  • The Hanoi Convention marks the first global legal instrument on crime prevention adopted by the UN in over two decades.
  • 2026 marks the date for the 15th UN Crime Congress in the United Arab Emirates.

Sources:

  • Vietnam News Agency
  • United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ34)
  • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

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