Viet Nam ratifies Ha Noi Convention
VGP - General Secretary and State President To Lam has signed a decision to ratify the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime (also known as Ha Noi Convention).
The signing ceremony of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention) in Ha Noi, October 25, 2025
Viet Nam has become the first country in Southeast Asia and the second in the world ratifying the Convention.
It is the first treaty of the UN named after a Vietnamese location, marking a historic milestone in Viet Nam's process of international integration, demonstrating the country's capacity and standing in addressing common issues of the international community.
As the host, Viet Nam worked with the UN to successfully organize the Convention's opening signing ceremony in Ha Noi in October 2025, with the participation of leaders and representatives from more than 110 countries and international organizations.
Of whom, 72 countries officially signed the convention, which serves as a bridge to promote dialogue, cooperation, and trust-building within the international community on issues related to cybersecurity and cyberspace governance.
The ratification of the Convention reflects Viet Nam's strong and consistent commitment to upholding international law, the UN Charter, and multilateralism. As an official member, the nation can contribute more substantively to the development of the international legal framework in cyberspace.
The Ha Noi Convention provides an important international legal basis for Viet Nam to enhance the effectiveness of preventing, detecting, investigating, and handling cybercrime, meeting the requirements of safeguarding national security and social order in the context of digital transformation and deep international integration.
It also serves as a key driver for improving the domestic legal system, ensuring compatibility with international standards and obligations, while strengthening institutional, technical, and human resource capacities in combating cybercrime.
The Convention consists of nine chapters and 68 articles, establishing a comprehensive international legal framework for cooperation in preventing and combating cybercrime.
Qatar was the first country to ratify the convention which will enter into force once 40 countries become parties./.
