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.

VOV.VN - Authorities in Hai Phong city have destroyed 159 pieces of elephant tusks weighing a total of 615 kilograms, which were illegally smuggled from Africa,

VOV.VN - Fifty worker couples from disadvantaged backgrounds have officially tied the knot at the 2025 Mass Wedding Ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, with some having waited as long as 16 years for this long-anticipated day.

Hanoi will put a network of 1,873 AI cameras in operation at all city intersections in December, gradually enhancing infrastructure, improving safety and helping reduce traffic congestion across the capital.

As global digital transformation accelerates, cybersecurity has become the shield safeguarding the gains of Vietnam’s national digitalisation drive.

The Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic have raised over VND5 billion (US$190,000) to support people affected by recent storms in response to the appeals from the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee and the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese.

The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam, organised a technical seminar on innovations in flood control and climate resilience in Ho Chi Minh City on October 23.

The Vietnam National Innovation Alliance for Pig Biosecurity is taking decisive steps to address the pressing challenges posed by African Swine Fever (ASF).

VOV.VN - The remnants of storm Fengshen have quickly dissipated at sea, but central Vietnam is set to experience prolonged heavy rains from October 23 to 28, raising risks of widespread flooding, flash floods, and landslides.

VOV.VN - Two rare monkey species - the stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides) and the northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina) - have been released into their natural forest habitat in the central province of Quang Tri.

VOV.VN - In the digital era, cybercrime is not a challenge for any single nation but a global threat that endangers security, political stability, economies, and social life worldwide.

The Traffic Police Division under the Hanoi Department of Public Security on October 22 launched a general plan to ensure smooth traffic during the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), scheduled for October 25–26 in the capital.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), convened a ceremony on October 21 to unveil and confer the first-ever full scholarships for Sri Lankan students bound for PTIT’s Hanoi campus.

VOV.VN - A Russian tourist was rescued from near-drowning while swimming in dangerous surf conditions at Nha Trang beach, central Vietnam, around midday on October 22.