nearly 50 injured in germany train crash

Nearly 50 injured in Germany train crash

BERLIN: At least 47 people were injured when a passenger train crashed into a freight train near the western German city of Duesseldorf on Tuesday (Dec 5), prompting a large rescue operation.
explosion at japan chemical factory kills one hurts 11

Explosion at Japan chemical factory kills one, hurts 11

TOKYO: At least one worker was killed and 11 others injured in an explosion and fire that broke out Friday (Dec 1) at a chemical factory just a few kilometres from Mount Fuji in central Japan.
sterling rescues man city rooney lifts everton

Sterling rescues Man City, Rooney lifts Everton

LONDON: Raheem Sterling scored a stunning 96th-minute winner as Manchester City dramatically edged Southampton 2-1 on Wednesday (Nov 29) to preserve their eight-point lead at the Premier League summit.
police warn of fake apple emails designed to capture your credit card details

Police warn of fake Apple emails designed to capture your credit card details

SINGAPORE: The police have received at least 20 reports of victims being cheated into providing their personal information and credit card details on phishing websites after responding to emails that were purportedly sent by Apple or iTunes.
it sector targets 15 per cent annual growth

IT sector targets 15 per cent annual growth

Viet Nam’s software, digital content and IT services sector targets annual growth of at least 15 per cent to retain its position as one of the 10 leading software and digital content outsourcing countries in the world, according to the HCM City Computer Association.
at least 40 vietnamese tourists stranded in bali

At least 40 Vietnamese tourists stranded in Bali

At least 40 Vietnamese tourists are still stranded in Bali, according to the latest report by Việt Nam Embassy in Indonesia.
young sparkles as united close gap spurs title bid in tatters

Young sparkles as United close gap, Spurs' title bid in tatters

LONDON: Manchester United cut Manchester City's lead at the top of the Premier League to five points as Ashley Young inspired a 4-2 win against Watford, while Tottenham's fading title hopes were extinguished by a 2-1 defeat at Leicester on Tuesday (Nov 28).
valencia hold barca amid messi ghost goal controversy

Valencia hold Barca amid Messi ghost goal controversy

VALENCIA, Spain: Jordi Alba's late equaliser maintained Barcelona's four-point lead over Valencia at the top of La Liga in a 1-1 draw at Mestalla on Sunday (Nov 26) overshadowed by the league's lack of goal line technology.
deutsche bank provides a 100 million loan to fe credit

Deutsche Bank provides a $100 million loan to FE CREDIT

FE CREDIT yesterday announced that it will receive a $100-million loan facility from Deutsche Bank. This loan will provide FE CREDIT with additional capital to continue to grow its business and remain the market leader in the Vietnamese consumer finance industry as well as a trusted financial partner for millions of Vietnamese people.
north south expressway project gets approval

North-South expressway project gets approval

This morning, the National Assembly (NA), the highest legislative body of Vietnam, officially approved the eastern section of the North-South Expressway project, paving the way for private investors to join.
at least 14 dead in suicide attack outside kabul political gathering

At least 14 dead in suicide attack outside Kabul political gathering

KABUL: A suicide attacker blew himself up outside a political gathering in Kabul killing at least 14 people, officials said on Thursday (Nov 16), highlighting the deepening divisions in the war-torn country.
air raids on market kill 53 in north syria town

Air raids on market kill 53 in north Syria town

BEIRUT: Air strikes on a market killed at least 53 people, including children, in a town in northern Syria on Monday (Nov 13) despite a "de-escalation zone" in place there, a monitor said.
global 2 rise in co2 giant leap backwards for humankind

Global 2% rise in CO2 'giant leap backwards for humankind'

BONN: The carbon dioxide emissions that drive global warming, flat since 2014, are set to rise 2 per cent this year, dashing hopes they had peaked, scientists reported at UN climate talks Monday (Nov 13).
dutch dj armin van buuren set to stage gig in town next month

Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren set to stage gig in town next month

World-renowned legendary DJ Armin van Buuren is scheduled to take the stage in HCMC on December 14, making Vietnam the first leg on his Asian tour, according to his official website www.arminvanbuuren.com.
croatia see off greece to close in on world cup

Croatia see off Greece to close in on World Cup

ZAGREB: Croatia cruised to a 4-1 victory over Greece in their World Cup play-off first leg on Thursday (Nov 9) to move to the brink of a spot at next year's finals in Russia.