“Nail traps” re-appear on HCMC streets
April 15, 2013 | 10:27
The ‘nail trap’, a scam in which thugs scatter nails or handmade pointed objects on the road to cause flat tires and then charge passers-by exorbitant fees to fix them, has reappeared in Ho Chi Minh City after a long absence.
City end Chelsea's FA Cup defence
April 15, 2013 | 10:04
Manchester City withstood a valiant fightback from Chelsea to win a gripping FA Cup semi-final 2-1 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday and knock the holders out of the competition.
Adam Scott wins the Masters
April 15, 2013 | 08:56
Adam Scott sank a 10-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole on Sunday to beat Angel Cabrera and win the 77th Masters, becoming the first Australian golfer to capture the green jacket.
Saigon’s world-famous sidewalk food seller
April 09, 2013 | 16:37
For nearly 20 years, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh ran her small restaurant on the sidewalk of the Nguyen Dinh Chieu apartment block on Hoang Sa Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, HCM City. Suddenly, one day she was known throughout the world.
Lazio, Roma draw in Rome derby
April 09, 2013 | 09:30
Brazilian midfielder Hernanes went from hero to villain as 10-man Lazio let slip a potential win in a thrilling derby against Roma that was marred beforehand by clashes between fans and police.
Dow, S&P push to new record highs
April 03, 2013 | 09:10
US stocks pushed to new record highs, bolstered by solid US manufacturing orders and strong results from US automakers.
US stocks tumble as market digests Cyprus deal
March 26, 2013 | 09:53
US stocks tumbled on Monday after a top European finance official suggested that the Cyprus bailout framework could serve as a template for other European bank crises.
Vettel wins Malaysian Grand Prix
March 26, 2013 | 09:35
World champion Sebastian Vettel incensed Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber Sunday as he pulled off a risky overtaking move to snatch victory in a pulsating but contentious Malaysian Grand Prix.
Obama vows "eternal" defence of Israel
March 21, 2013 | 09:11
Barack Obama on Wednesday began his first presidential visit to Israel, pledging an "eternal" alliance with the Jewish state as it faces the Iranian nuclear threat and perilous change in the Middle East.
Defeated Barcelona rage over Real 'favouritism'
March 04, 2013 | 09:23
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has claimed that Real Madrid tend to get the big decisions from referees after his side were denied a last minute penalty in their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid.
Asian markets mixed, weak yen lifts Tokyo
January 24, 2013 | 14:29
Asian markets were mixed Thursday, despite a positive lead from Wall Street and news that Chinese manufacturing activity hit a two-year high in January.
Tokyo stocks end 0.67% higher
January 09, 2013 | 14:36
Tokyo stocks added 0.67 percent Wednesday as a weakening yen spurred investors to buy exporter shares.
US stocks sink under fiscal cliff worries
December 14, 2012 | 09:51
US stocks closed lower Thursday under a cloud of fiscal cliff concerns that overshadowed a batch of somewhat positive economic data on jobs, retail sales and inflation.
US stocks end mostly flat after Fed cliff warning
December 13, 2012 | 09:08
US stocks closed mostly flat Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned politicians to reach a deal to avoid sending economy over the fiscal cliff.
US stocks sink on sour IMF growth outlook
October 10, 2012 | 09:09
US stocks skidded Tuesday after the IMF cut its global economic growth forecasts and investors braced for the start of a poor third-quarter earnings season.
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