The draft amended Law on Belief and Religion outlines rules for belief and religious activities in cyberspace, aiming to create clear, consistent laws that support diverse forms of these activities.
The draft amended law classifies digital content channels run by press agencies as journalistic products and requires those agencies to notify the press management authority when launching such channels.
State President Luong Cuong underscored that the memorable moments of the signing ceremony have made the Hanoi Convention a new landmark in Vietnam’s journey of integration, and for Hanoi itself, a city where the past is preserved, the present is connected, and the future is unfolding through technology and knowledge.
PM Pham Minh Chinh emphasised that digital transformation is not only an inevitable global trend and an objective requirement but also a strategic choice and top priority for every nation striving for fast and sustainable development.
A report from Cybersecurity Ventures projected that global cybercrimes will cause 10.5 trillion USD in annual damage this year, more than triple the 2025 figure. The amount could even reach 15 trillion VND by 2029, equivalent to the world’s third-largest economy.
Social media platforms and gaming companies in Vietnam have launched the campaign “Proud Vietnam – Reddening Cyberspace Red.” The campaign highlights the power of the digital space in awakening patriotism, honoring the nation’s historical and cultural values, and strengthening community solidarity.
A report from Fortinet in June revealed that automated scanning attempts had surged to 36,000 per second, a 17% increase from the previous year. Alarmingly, 42% of these were account takeover attacks, and leaks involving 1.7 billion sets of credentials. In Vietnam, data from the National Cybersecurity Association showed that 659,000 cyberattacks were recorded in 2024, affecting approximately 46.15% of government agencies and enterprises.
A special team of Indonesia tasked with monitoring restrictions, including regulations related to child protection in the digital space, became operational on February 3.
Up to 46.15% of organisations and businesses have been targeted by cyberattacks so far this year, with the total number of incidents estimated to exceed 659,000, according to statistics from the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA).
The strong development of digital technology has made the protection of national sovereignty, independence, security, social order and people in the cyberspace an urgent need for every country and Vietnam is no exception. Vietnam has been working to establish a standardised legal framework to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable digital environment.
Cyberspace is essential for children's development but presents significant challenges in ensuring information security, protecting privacy, and safeguarding young users online, insiders said.
Cyberspace is essential for children's development but presents significant challenges in ensuring information security, protecting privacy, and safeguarding young users online, insiders said.
Protecting children in cyberspace is not only a challenge for Vietnam, but also a global concern that demands cooperation from multiple stakeholders.
Senior Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Chairman of the National Cybersecurity Association, emphasised the urgency of cybercrime prevention in today’s online internet community.
The Government has issued a resolution regarding its action programme until 2030 to implement the Politburo’s conclusion on continuing to enhance the quality and efficiency of foreign service information in the new context.
