The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) and the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (January 27) to strengthen co-operation, enhance their capabilities in combating transnational crimes, and deepen partnership and strategic collaboration.
 
     The MOU was signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Yip Wan-lung, and the Deputy Director of Foreign Relations Department under the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, Senior Colonel Nguyen Minh Hieu, in the presence of the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, and the Director General of Office of Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, Lieutenant General Tran Minh Tien.
 
     Mr Chow stated that amid an increasingly complex international crime landscape, such as threats from cybercrimes, cross-border scams and terrorism, the HKPF would continue to leverage Hong Kong’s role as a “super connector” through various international policing platforms, including INTERPOL, to proactively strengthen collaboration with law enforcement agencies across countries and regions, working together to combat crimes and safeguard global and regional security. 
 
     The MOU sets out a framework for co-operation in combating cross-boundary crimes, fosters professional and policing development, and reinforces the commitment of the both police authorities to strengthen collaboration and exchanges in key areas, such as criminal investigations, intelligence sharing and police training.

Ends/Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:02

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