Vietnam, US solidify cybersecurity cooperation

Politburo member and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang met with US Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger during his participation in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the fields of cybersecurity and emerging technologies, based on mutual assistance and cooperation.

Ms. Neuberger commended the cooperation between the two countries in combating and preventing high-tech crimes and expressed a desire for continued collaboration in this area.

General Quang emphasized the growing dangers and risks posed by cybercrime and high-tech crimes in Vietnam, including e-commerce crimes, impersonation of law enforcement agencies, fraudulent forex trading platforms, and large-scale online gambling.

He also noted the increasing presence of foreign criminals engaging in activities such as gambling, fraud, and credit card forgery, causing significant damage.

Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity by regularly exchanging information about cyber threats, methods and tactics of cybercrime and high-tech Crimea,  and experiences in investigating and handling such crimes.

They will also proactively respond to challenges from cyberspace, establish a cooperation mechanism for prompt information exchange and coordination, and develop joint action programs to combat organized, transnational crimes using cyberspace.

The focus will be on preventing and combating terrorism, terrorist financing, money laundering, financial and banking-related crimes, and fraud.