UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks at a press conference after the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi on October 25, 2025. Countries signed their first UN treaty targeting cybercrime in Hanoi on October 25, despite opposition from an unlikely band of tech companies and rights groups warning of expanded state surveillance. - Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP
HANOI (Xinhua): Vietnam on Saturday hosted the signing ceremony and high-level conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, also known as the Hanoi Convention, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Held under the theme "Countering Cybercrime - Sharing Responsibility - Securing Our Future," the event brought together UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, along with leaders and senior representatives from about 110 countries and numerous international organizations.
