The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia has recently conducted a consular visit to 11 Vietnamese fishermen detained for illegal fishing in Sabah state as part of the efforts to protect Vietnamese citizens abroad and lift the European Council’s yellow card warning on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide non-refundable aid worth more than VND9.1 billion (about US$384,600) to help Mekong Delta city of Can Tho strengthen its capacity in drainage management and climate change adaptation.

The third Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam Buddhist Summit took place in Phnom Penh from October 27 to 29, focusing on the promotion of Buddhist harmony for peace and sustainable development.

Vietnam has appreciated the strong support and solidarity from international partners and diplomatic missions in helping local communities recover from the recent devastation caused by Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep.

Nearly 300 delegates representing government agencies, international organisations and leading enterprises convened in Ninh Binh province on October 27 for a ministerial roundtable on artificial intelligence (AI) governance.

The People’s Committee of Quang Tri province, in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), on October 28 broke ground on a social protection and rehabilitation centre for persons with disabilities (PWD) in Nam Dong Ha ward.

The Chairperson of the People’s Committee of Dak Lak province has called for urgent action to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in coastal areas, warning that if there is no progress, local leaders will be punished without prior reprimands.

The “Nhan tai Dat Viet” (Vietnamese Talent) Awards have reflected the pillars of sustainable national development while encouraging and spreading innovative values in the community, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man said while attending the 18th award ceremony in Hanoi on October 27.

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence on October 27 launched a training course on United Nations peacekeeping operations for female military officers, with support from UN Women and Australia.

Construction began on the Houaphanh provincial Radio and Television Station, a gift from the Vietnamese Government to the Lao Government and people of Houaphanh province, on October 27.

The Villejuif committee for the Van Canh Friendship Village in France’s Val-de-Marne province organised a concert on October 26 to raise funds for victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin in Vietnam.

The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) is expected to provide a robust legal framework that enables countries to cooperate more effectively in preventing and prosecuting human trafficking and online fraud while safeguarding the rights of individuals, especially migrants.

A policy discussion focusing on promoting international cooperation in combating cybercrime, with national approaches to implementing the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (the Hanoi Convention), took place in Hanoi on October 26 on the sidelines of the convention's signing ceremony.

Vietnam places strong emphasis on communication, education, and digital literacy as key pillars for child protection in cyberspace, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc said on October 26, stressing that technology is only safe when people have the knowledge and skills to use it responsibly and creatively.

Vice President of Ecuador Maria Jose Pinto Gonzalez Artigas has hailed Vietnam’s leadership role in the global anti-cybercrime efforts as the Southeast Asian country was selected as the host of the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention).

VOV.VN - Central Vietnam is facing widespread landslides and flooding after several days of torrential rain, with Hue, Da Nang, and Quang Ngai among the hardest-hit localities.

A sideline discussion on the role of online platforms in protecting children and adolescents from cybercrime took place in Hanoi on October 25, drawing representatives from government agencies, international organisations, technology platforms, and the creator community.

A discussion on experience in investigating and collecting electronic evidence in cases involving virtual assets and money laundering was held on October 25 as a side event of the Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention).

The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on October 25 received emergency relief from Singapore to support people affected by recent storms and floods in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang.

Vietnam has proposed that the United Nations and its Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) set up regional training centres on cybercrime investigation and electronic evidence to enhance countries’ capacity in combating the growing threat of online offences.

Deputy Minister of Public Security Pham The Tung has highlighted the importance of strengthening international cooperation in combating cybercrime, stressing that global coordination and joint action are vital as the world enters the digital era driven by rapid technological advances.

Ernst Noorman, Ambassador-at-large for Cyber Affairs of the Netherlands, spoke highly of Vietnam’s efforts in hosting the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), as the event demonstrated the country’s strong commitment to tackling global cyber threats.

Protecting human rights and citizens’ rights in cyberspace is a vital foundation for building a safe, inclusive and people-centred digital future, heard at a high-level discussion held on October 25 in Hanoi.

After a grueling three-year negotiation marked by near-deadlocks, the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, dubbed the “Hanoi Convention”, has reached fruition, heralding a new era of global cooperation to combat digital threats.

VOV.VN - The Lowy Institute, an independent, nonpartisan international policy think-tank based in Sydney, Australia, has released its latest Southeast Asian Influence Index, with Vietnam ranking fifth among 11 regional countries, scoring 29.7 points overall.

The 7th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, themed “Vietnam: Sustainable Development in the New Era”, opened in Hanoi on October 25, drawing the participation of about 1,200 Vietnamese and foreign scholars from over 30 countries and territories, both in person and online.

The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, known as the “Hanoi Convention”, was officially opened for signature in Hanoi on October 25, marking a historic milestone in global efforts to establish a framework combating the growing threats in cyberspace.

VOV.VN - The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) brought 16 leading Australian education technology (edtech) businesses to Hanoi as part of the Edtech to Vietnam In-Market Immersion Programme 2025 held on October 22-24.

News of the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime, set to be held in Hanoi on October 25–26, has drawn wide coverage from major outlets, including Reuters, Asia Financial, The Straits Times, Daily Times, The Japan Times, and Modern Diplomacy.

Amidst Vietnam’s intensified efforts to promote digital transformation, experts have warned that rising cybercrime requires not only tougher law enforcement but also better public awareness and digital literacy to protect citizens and communities.