Viet Nam Hosts UN Cybercrime Treaty Signing: The Hanoi Convention
Viet Nam is hosting a significant international event, the signing ceremony and high-level conference for the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, dubbed the Hanoi Convention. This is the first UN treaty to bear a specific location's name, reflecting Viet Nam's active role in digital governance. The event, taking place over two days, October 25-26, will include a convention signing ceremony, a high-level plenary, roundtable discussions, and side events.
The Hanoi Convention, once signed and ratified, will establish a new legal framework for countries to collaborate in combating cybercrime. It aims to strengthen international cooperation in addressing offences such as illegal access, cyber fraud, and online child exploitation. Viet Nam, which has recorded over 100,000 instances of cybercrime in the past year, is actively reviewing its laws and regulations related to cybersecurity and criminal proceedings to implement the Hanoi Convention.
Viet Nam's commitment to cybersecurity is not new. It was one of the first nations to support the UN Convention against Cybercrime in 2019 and played a role in leading discussions and negotiations. Cybersecurity is a top priority for Viet Nam due to its digital transformation targets and national security.
The Hanoi Convention, the first international legal instrument on transnational crime adopted within the UN framework in 20 years, will set legal standards for addressing cybercrime. With Viet Nam's active participation and hosting, the convention signing ceremony and conference mark a significant step towards strengthening global cooperation in combating cybercrime.
