Vietnam's swift ratification demonstrates the country’s strong and unwavering commitment to upholding international law, the UN Charter, and multilateralism. As a full member of the Hanoi Convention, Vietnam will be enabled make more substantial contributions to building and developing an international legal framework in cyberspace.
The Hanoi Convention lays groundwork for Vietnam to enhance the effectiveness of preventing, detecting, investigating, and prosecuting cybercrimes, meeting the requirements of national security and social order amid digital transformation and deep international integration. It is also a crucial driving force for finetuning the domestic legal system, ensuring compatibility with international standards and obligations, while improving institutional, technical, and human resource capacity in combating cybercrime.
The United Nations Convention on Cybercrime, named after a Vietnamese city, was first opened for signature in Hanoi in October 2025. The opening ceremony was attended by leaders and high-level representatives from more than 110 countries and international organizations.
The Convention comprises 9 Chapters and 68 Articles, establishing a comprehensive international legal framework for international cooperation in combating cybercrime. It defines acts considered cybercrimes; jurisdiction and investigative measures, allows countries to effectively collect evidence and prosecute cases related to cybercrime. It also stipulates procedural and law enforcement measures; international cooperation in investigating and prosecuting cybercriminals; preventive measures, among others.
To date, 75 countries have signed the Convention. The Convention will enter into force 90 days after the 40 countries deposit their instruments of ratification, acceptance, or accession.
