The Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, also known as the Hanoi Convention, is seen as a milestone in international cooperation toward building a global legal order in cyberspace.
State President Lương Cường proposed the two countries deepen economic connectivity, soon realise the target of US$20 billion in two-way trade, and double mutual investment within the next two to three years. He welcomed Australia’s investment in Việt Nam, which exceeded $3 billion in the first half of 2025.
The two leaders pledged to make breakthroughs in economic ties to match the level of their strong political relationship. Priorities include boosting bilateral trade, expanding infrastructure connectivity, and effectively rolling out strategic cooperation projects to drive long-term, sustainable, and mutually beneficial development.
The first high-level plenary session was held at the National Convention Center in Hà Nội on Saturday afternoon, as part of the Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (the Hanoi Convention).
As the impacts of cybercrime are felt globally, coordinated efforts between countries, especially through the UN Convention against Cybercrime, are crucial to make cyberspace safe and secure for all.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres attended a press conference on the Signing Ceremony and High-level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (the Hanoi Convention).
Official commentary frames the event as a milestone in Việt Nam’s 48-year partnership with the UN, and a concrete step in its ambition to shape global digital-governance frameworks.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính stressed accelerating the three growth drivers - investment, export, and consumption to achieve 2025’s growth targets and build momentum for the years ahead.
State President Lương Cường said that Russia has been one of Việt Nam’s top priorities in its foreign policy of independence and self-reliance, adding that Việt Nam wants to consolidate and deepen its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia.
Government delegations from over 110 countries gathered in Hà Nội for the signing ceremony, marking a historic milestone in global cybersecurity cooperation and Việt Nam’s growing diplomatic stature.
The 15th National Assembly, during its 10th session on October 25, approved the appointment of two Deputy Prime Ministers and three ministers for the 2021–2026 term, alongside several other key personnel decisions.
State President Lương Cường said the convention not only signifies the birth of a universal legal instrument but also reaffirms the enduring vitality of multilateralism, where nations transcend differences and shoulder shared responsibilities for the common good of peace, security, stability and development.
The Hanoi Convention is considered a paradigm shift that fills in urgent gaps in the global response to cyber crime and provides a practical launch pad for collective action, according to UNODC executive director Ghada Waly.
It is a testament to the continued power of multilateralism to deliver solutions, the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres said on Saturday in Hà Nội.
President Lương Cường’s upcoming trip to the Republic of Korea for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week reaffirms Việt Nam’s commitment to regional integration and sustainable growth.
The new ambassador expressed her hope that the relationship between the two nations will continue to be consolidated and expanded across various fields, meeting the aspirations of their people, especially as the two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Three external information publications of the Vietnam News Agency — Việt Nam News, Vietnam Pictorial, and Le Courrier du Vietnam — were introduced to delegates at the signing ceremony and high-level conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) on Saturday.
Leaders from over 110 countries gathered in Hà Nội for the Signing Ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime, marking a historic milestone in global cybersecurity cooperation and Việt Nam’s growing diplomatic stature.
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