Hanoi (VNA) – The UN Convention against Cybercrime, also known as Hanoi Convention, establishes a global legal framework against cybercrime, laying the foundation for a cyberspace of peace and development, according to Major General Le Xuan Minh, Director of Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention (A05) under the Ministry of Public Security.
At a recent press conference held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to announce Vietnam’s hosting of the event, Minh shared Vietnam’s concrete actions, particularly those of A05, in relation to the Convention.
The signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime will take place in Hanoi on October 25 – 26. For the first time, a site in Vietnam has been recognised and associated with a global multilateral treaty in a field of great international concern.
Over 100,000 cases related to cybercrime
Minh said that cybercrime in Vietnam has become increasingly complex in scale, nature, and impact.
The number of cyberattacks and related incidents in the past year was estimated at over 100,000. Notably, cybercriminal groups are shifting from small-scale and simple attacks to more organised and transnational operations targeting critical national systems and enterprises that play key roles in the economy, the officer noted.
He added that online fraud has become increasingly sophisticated, with criminal networks operating across borders and collaborating internationally. Such scams pose serious threats and cause significant harm to countries around the world.
A05 has implemented various measures and engaged in extensive international cooperation with police and law enforcement agencies of other countries to jointly combat this type of crime, Minh said.
According to Minh, the Party and the State always attach great importance to combating cybercrime, especially as the country is stepping up national digital transformation.
In the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57 on innovation, science and technology development, and digital transformation, cybersecurity has been identified as a key pillar that goes hand in hand with the nation’s development process.
“We are developing and improving the legal framework on cybercrime, establishing standards consistent with both domestic and international regulations to ensure the best possible protection for domestic and foreign businesses in investment and science and technology environment in Vietnam,” Minh said.
He added that his agency has also strengthened its cybersecurity forces, implementing key and urgent national tasks to ensure the highest level of cybersecurity in support of the country’s digital transformation.
The officer also emphasised ongoing efforts to improve the legal framework for better protection of data and personal information— the areas of great concern in the national digital transformation process.
“We have developed a strategy to ensure that law enforcement forces and other forces involved in the national digital transformation are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge to safeguard cybersecurity,” Minh said.
Communication campaigns have been organised to raise public awareness of the importance of protecting their personal data, and help them make effective use of technological advancements in cyberspace, he noted.
New legal framework for joint action against cybercrime
To enable the implementation of the Convention, Minh said relevant authorities are reviewing existing legal frameworks to ensure consistency with domestic laws and the provisions of the UN Convention against Cybercrime.
A05 will soon propose amendments to relevant laws, including the Law on Cybersecurity, in accordance with the Constitution and international law, Minh said, noting that the proposal is being submitted to the National Assembly for approval in October 2025, with several provisions to be immediately added to the Law on Cybersecurity.
He expressed his hope that once the UN Convention against Cybercrime is ratified by member states, it will establish a new legal framework enabling countries to work together in combating cybercrime. They would share information and criminal indicators, coordinating investigations, handling illicit assets, and extraditing offenders, towards building a cyberspace for peace and development./.
