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Vietnam to Host United Nations Convention on Combating Cybercrime with Over 100 Countries in Attendance

Strategic Insights

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The Vietnamese Government, led by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, has made significant preparations for the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Combating Cybercrime, set to take place in Hanoi on October 25-26, 2025. With over 100 countries and international organizations confirmed to attend, the event is expected to be a major milestone in Vietnam's efforts to combat cybercrime and promote digital transformation while ensuring security and safety in cyberspace. This international treaty signing ceremony is a first for Vietnam, marking a new era in the country's multilateral foreign affairs and commitment to upholding international law and multilateralism.

Key Takeaways:

  • The signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Combating Cybercrime is an important event in the context of Vietnam's digital transformation, ensuring security and cyberspace safety.
  • The event will be a highlight in Vietnam's foreign affairs activities in 2025, contributing to the country's 14th National Party Congress.
  • The Hanoi Convention signing ceremony is expected to draw the attendance of many heads of state, government leaders, and ministers from over 100 countries.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son expressed gratitude for the Ministry of Public Security's efforts in organizing the ceremony, ensuring close coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant ministries and agencies.
  • The Standing Secretariat and the Content Subcommittee of the Steering Committee are working closely with the Office of the President to prepare detailed plans and scenarios for the event, including key leaders' statements and content for ministers and agencies.
  • Ministries and agencies are proactively preparing content for leaders' statements and activities within the framework of the Hanoi Convention Opening Ceremony.
  • The Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are responsible for providing propaganda content to media agencies.
  • A press conference plan co-chaired by the Secretary General of the United Nations and the Prime Minister will be developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and submitted to the Prime Minister for approval by October 16, 2025.
  • The Ministry of Finance will urgently submit an estimate for the organization of the Hanoi Convention to competent authorities for approval, ensuring compliance with current regulations and meeting United Nations standards.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 countries have confirmed participation in the Hanoi Convention signing ceremony.
  • Expected attendance includes many heads of state, government leaders, and ministers from participating countries.
  • Estimated scale of attendance is expected to be large.
  • The event will be held on October 25-26, 2025, in Hanoi.

Sources:

  • Government Notice No. 557/TB-VPCP, dated October 15, 2025.
  • Hanoi Convention Opening Ceremony, United Nations Convention on Combating Cybercrime.

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