dimitrov stuns nishikori to win brisbane final

Dimitrov stuns Nishikori to win Brisbane final

BRISBANE: Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov won his first title in over two years when he upset world number five Kei Nishikori in three sets to win the Brisbane International on Sunday (Jan 8).
nadal targets three more years

Nadal targets three more years

ABU DHABI: Former world number one and 14-time Grand Slam title winner Rafael Nadal believes he can still be a contender at the majors for another three years despite another injury-hit season.
first vietnamese awarded french national academy of medicines title

First Vietnamese awarded French National Academy of Medicine’s title

Professor Phạm Văn Thức, principal of the Hải Phòng University of Medicine and Pharmacy, is the first Vietnamese to be awarded the academician title at the French National Academy of Medicine.
reus off as dortmund hold hoffenheim

Reus off as Dortmund hold Hoffenheim

BERLIN: Hoffenhem and Borussia Dortmund fought out an entertaining 2-2 draw on Friday which saw both sides stay on the fringes of the Bundesliga title race.
ronaldo wins fourth ballon dor crown

Ronaldo wins fourth Ballon d'Or crown

PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo called it "a dream come true again" as he won his fourth Ballon d'Or on Monday (Dec 12) to get one over his nemesis Lionel Messi for the title of best player in the world.
hip hop dance festival to take place in hanoi

Hip-Hop Dance Festival to take place in Hanoi

The Hip-Hop Dance Festival titled ‘Hanoi – All in One’, organised by Hanoi b-boy crew S.I.N.E (Saying is not enough), will be kicked off in the capital city on December 13 - 15.
chelsea rock title rivals city rampant arsenal up to second

Chelsea rock title rivals City, rampant Arsenal up to second

LONDON: Chelsea cemented their position on top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at title rivals Manchester City, while Alexis Sanchez's hat-trick in a 5-1 thrashing of West Ham took Arsenal into second place on Saturday (Dec 3).
mourinho off in man utd draw sanchez fires arsenal

Mourinho off in Man Utd draw, Sanchez fires Arsenal

LONDON: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was sent off as his side lost more ground in the Premier League title race by drawing 1-1 with West Ham United on Sunday (Nov 27).
simeone double stuns juve as roma milan close in

Simeone double stuns Juve as Roma, Milan close in

MILAN: A quickfire brace from Giovanni Simeone, the son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego, carved the Serie A title race open on Sunday (Nov 27) as Genoa claimed a stunning 3-1 win over leaders Juventus.
chelsea down spurs as city liverpool keep pace

Chelsea down Spurs as City, Liverpool keep pace

LONDON: Chelsea fought back for a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur that cemented their place on top of the Premier League, while title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool kept pace with the leaders on Saturday (Nov 26).
vietinbank to enhance operational risk management

VietinBank to enhance operational risk management

The Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) recently hosted a conference titled “Operational Risk Management: An update on current trends and recommended application in Vietnam commercial banks” in Hanoi.
hotel des arts saigon wins asias luxury business hotel award

Hôtel Des Arts Saigon wins Asia’s Luxury Business Hotel award

Hôtel des Arts Saigon is honored to take out the prestigious title at the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards, winning “Luxury Business Hotel” category for Asia, cementing its reputation for exceptional service, world class accommodation and luxury offerings.
brazilian wins female title at vn bike marathon

Brazilian wins female title at VN bike marathon

Luli Cox of Brazil won the women’s title at the Vietnam Mountain Bike Marathon (VMBM), which closed in the mountains surrounding Sapa in Lao Cai province on November 6.
fresh policies take effect in november

Fresh policies take effect in November

A series of new policies on land levy, specific allowances for a number of judicial and inspection titles in the Army, assessment of primary pupils shall come into force in November, 2016.  
murray caps rise to number one with paris title

Murray caps rise to number one with Paris title

PARIS: Andy Murray celebrated his new world number one ranking with a first Paris Masters title on Sunday (Nov 6) after defeating American John Isner 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4 in the final.