Vietnam – a proactive and reliable partner in international cybersecurity cooperation
Fully aware of the importance of cybersecurity for national development, Vietnam has promulgated the 2018 Law on Cybersecurity, the National Cybersecurity Strategy to 2025, with a Vision to 2030, and various specific action programs.
At the international level, Vietnam is an active member of many global and regional organizations and forums for cybersecurity, including ASEAN, APEC, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the United Nations.
Vietnam has also signed and implemented a series of bilateral agreements with strategic partners such as Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the Russian Federation, the United States, and the European Union. These agreements focus on information sharing, human resource training, cybersecurity technology research, and joint response to cyber incidents.
Vu Duy Hien, Deputy Secretary-General and Chief of Office of the National Cybersecurity Association, said: “In terms of legal policy, we can refer to other countries’ laws and regulations to improve our domestic legal environment, learn from their organizational models for coordination and incident response, and understand how they promote public-private partnerships in ensuring cybersecurity. Or we can refer to the State initiative in mobilizing resources for ensuring information security.”
Vietnam has established the National Cybersecurity Monitoring Center, which connects, shares data, and provides early warnings in cooperation with numerous international organizations. Vietnam has also routinely hosted ASEAN regional cybersecurity exercises, helping to enhance cyber defense capabilities across the region.
Building an international legal framework
In addition to technical cooperation and incident response, Vietnam has been actively contributing to the development of an international legal framework based on consistent principles of respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and the use of cyberspace for peaceful purposes and sustainable development—in line with the UN Charter and international law.
Vietnam has been among the most active participants in the UN Security Council sessions discussing the draft Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes. Over the past five years, Vietnam’s contributions have been widely acknowledged and appreciated by the United Nations. In December 2024, the UN General Assembly selected Hanoi as the venue for the signing of the Convention, to take place at the end of this month.
Lieutenant Colonel Trieu Manh Tung, Deputy Director of the Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention at the Ministry of Public Security, said: “This is the first time that the name Hanoi has appeared in a globally binding UN legal document—the International Convention against Cybercrime. This is one of the most critical areas of global concern and represents substantive cooperation that will establish a strong and enabling legal framework for participating countries to jointly combat cybercrime.”
In this era of global digital transformation, Vietnam’s voice and actions in cybersecurity not only affirm its responsible global role but also convey a powerful message of cooperation, trust, and shared digital prosperity.
President Luong Cuong, in his message ahead of the event, said: “Vietnam is fully aware that given the borderless nature of cyberspace, effective cybercrime prevention requires solidarity, cooperation among nations, and respect for the rule of law. We hope this event will not merely a legal procedure, but as a foundation for dialogue, experience sharing, and strengthened partnerships among governments, international organizations, and the private sector—becoming a platform to enforce the UN Convention and boost global cooperation against cybercrime.”
With the participation and commitment of around 200 countries, the Convention’s opening for signature in Hanoi marks a historic milestone, reaffirming the value of multilateralism with the United Nations at its core. The event also sends a strong message of Vietnam’s determination to combat cybercrime and contribute to building a safe digital world.