A Policy Dialogue on child protection in the digital environment was convened in Ha Noi on 21 August 2026 by Viet Nam's Ministry of Justice and UNICEF, with support from the European Union Delegation through the EU JULE II programme, according to a UNICEF Viet Nam press release dated 21 August 2026. Participants included government ministries and agencies, justice and law enforcement institutions, the judiciary, development partners, civil society, academia, professional associations and the private sector.

The release said discussions covered strengthening legal and policy frameworks and turning them into effective action, citing research estimating that more than 300 million children under 18 were affected by online child sexual exploitation and abuse in a 12-month period. It also referenced a 2022 study finding that 89 per cent of children aged 12–17 in Viet Nam were internet users, and that 2 per cent of children aged 15–17 reported exchanging sexual images or videos for money or gifts.

The release noted that Viet Nam ratified the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in April 2026, and said participants stressed that laws alone are insufficient, pointing to trained professionals, child-friendly reporting mechanisms, support services and digital literacy. It said the dialogue was expected to help identify priority actions.