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Tô Lâm and the Hanoi Convention: Did the State President Bypass the National Assembly?

Photo: VGP News, Vietnam News Agency. Graphic: Linda/Luật Khoa Magazine.

On April 7, 2026, Tô Lâm signed a decision to ratify the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, commonly known as the Hanoi Convention, on the very first day of his term as State President for 2026–2031. [1] [2]

While this action initially appears to fall within his jurisdiction, given that the head of state represents the country in ratifying international treaties, the specific contents of the agreement complicate the matter.

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