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At the working session between Viglacera's delegation and representatives from the Venezuelan Ministry of Industries and National Production (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Venezuelan government is willing to create the most favourable conditions for Viglacera Corporation JSC of Vietnam to enter its market, considering this as a motivation to further strengthen the traditional friendship between the two countries, said Jorge Márquez, Minister of Office of the Presidency and Monitoring of Government Management of Venezuela. In a recent reception for a visiting delegation of the Vietnamese construction materials company, Márquez, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam-Venezuela Intergovernmental Joint Sub-committee, emphasised that in the context of Venezuela's ongoing recovery and economic diversification efforts to reduce its dependence on oil, there is great potential for cooperation in basic construction, especially in producing construction materials. During a working … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firm eyes to make deeper inroads into Venezuela

THE HAGUE -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Tuesday its computer system had been hacked, a breach at one of the world's most high-profile international institutions and one that handles highly sensitive information about war crimes. The ICC said it had detected unusual activity on its computer network at the end of last week, prompting a response that was still ongoing. A spokesperson declined to comment on how serious the hack was, whether it has been fully resolved, or who might be behind it. "Immediate measures were adopted to respond to this cybersecurity incident and to mitigate its impact," the ICC said in a short statement. The ICC is the permanent war crimes tribunal in the Dutch city of The Hague, established in 2002 to try war crimes and crimes against humanity. Prosecutors at the court are currently conducting 17 investigations into situations in Ukraine, Uganda, Venezuela, Afghanistan and the Philippines, among others. Highly sensitive documents at … [Read more...] about War crimes tribunal ICC says it has been hacked

Keep updated on the latest news about Vietnam. Promoting culture of ASEAN member countries among the youth Delegates attend the event. Photos: VNA The ASEAN Cultural Ambassadors, part of the Southeast Asian Cultural Festival 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City from August 20 to September 24, will select winners for upcoming performances, workshops, and community-oriented initiatives for ASEAN. The competition attracted more than 200 participants from 57 universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City, helping to create an environment for students to understand, interact, and experience the cultures of ASEAN member countries . Vietnamese PM expects more support from Brazilian Club Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested on September 24 (local time) that the Brazilian football club Corinthians help Vietnamese teams in technical, tactical and physical training. He also hoped that more Brazilian footballers would join Vietnam to play for local clubs. … [Read more...] about Vietnam news in brief – September 25

At the working session between Viglacera's delegation and representatives from the Venezuelan Ministry of Industries and National Production. — VNA/VNS Photo The Venezuelan government is willing to create the most favourable conditions for Viglacera Corporation JSC of Vietnam to enter its market, considering this as a motivation to further strengthen the traditional friendship between the two countries, said Jorge Márquez, Minister of Office of the Presidency and Monitoring of Government Management of Venezuela. Márquez, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam-Venezuela Intergovernmental Joint Sub-committee,welcomed the Vietnamese delegation and underscored the potential for collaboration in vital construction ventures. This partnership is crucial for Venezuela as it seeks to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on oil. Venezuelan Minister of Industries and National Production, José Félix Rivas Alvarado, echoed the sentiment of fruitful cooperation between the two nations. … [Read more...] about Viglacera Corporation JSC eyes Venezuelan market