Vietnam asks for EU’s stronger support in cyber security protection
Minister of Public Security General To Lam met with Gunnar Wiegand, Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS), in Hanoi on April 28, asking for further support from the EU in cyber security protection.
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Public Security GeneralTo Lam met with Gunnar Wiegand, Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific atthe European External Action Service (EEAS), in Hanoi on April 28, asking for further support from the EU in cybersecurity protection.
Lam highlighted the strong growth of the EU-Vietnampartnership across all fields, especially since the two sides set up their bilateralcomprehensive cooperative partnership in 2016 and put the EU-Vietnam Free TradeAgreement (EVFTA) into use last August.
The deal has turned Vietnam into the EU’s leading tradepartner among the ASEAN countries and one of the Asian countries that the EU hasshared partnership with in all fields, including security and law enforcement, henoted.
The minister highlighted that in the field of cyber security,the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the EU have enjoyed closecollaboration with the regular organisation of conferences, training, onlinemeetings, consultations and the exchange of expertise.
He underlined that the ministry recognises and highly valuesthe support and positive cooperation, dialogue and experience sharing from theEU in building and implementing laws related to cyber security.
Lam said that during the building of the Law on CyberSecurity and related decrees, Vietnam has received consultations andexperience sharing from the EU in protection of personal data, he added.
The official proposed that in the time to come, the EU willcontinue to share its experience with Vietnam in ensuring cyber security for majorinformation infrastructure works as well as managing trans-border data and protectingdata in important sectors, while increasing discussions and engagement inbuilding and completing national legal framework regarding cyber security,national sovereignty in cyber space and cyber war, as well as introducing and transferringtechnologies, equipment, supporting tools for cyber security protection, andcyber and high-tech criminal prevention and combat.
Regarding the EU-initiated Enhancing Security Cooperation inand with Asia (ESIWA) programme, Lam underlined that the Vietnamese Ministry ofPublic Security highly values the outcomes of the EU-funded projects within theframework of the programme in the 2014-2020 period, adding the projects have made positivecontributions to the economic development in Vietnam, making the Vietnam-EU comparativepartnership deeper and more practical.
He suggested that the EU increase cooperation with Vietnamwithin the ESIWA Programme, especially in cyber security, maritime security,anti-terrorism and crisis management, and proposed the organisation of detaildiscussions to sketch out specific activities to meet the demands of all sides.
For his part, Wiegand said that the growing ties between theEU and Vietnam has not limited in economy, trade and investment but expanded tostrategic areas of politics, diplomacy and security.
The official affirmed that he will continue to work hard to reinforceand further lift up the EU-Vietnam partnership./.
Mastering the cyberspace has been considered one of the most urgent and important tasks for Vietnam to protect national sovereignty amid the challenges from cyber security.
The Vietnam Cybersecurity Emergency Response Teams/Coordination Centre (VNCERT/CC), in collaboration with the National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Centre of China (CNCERT/CC), recently held an online ASEAN-China international cyber security training course.
Cyber safety and security is a global issue that needs a global approach, and as the issue affects all people, the approach should also take into consideration the interest of all people, stated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh while chairing the first meeting of the National Steering Committee on Cyber Security and Safety in Hanoi on April 7.
SECUI, a company specialising in cyber security of the Republic of Korea (RoK), has taken its first steps in becoming involved in the security field of Vietnam by cooperating with the local leading technology company FPT Corporation.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
An overview of the meeting (Photo: qdnd.com.vn) 
