The 39th match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal failed to materialise on Saturday (Mar 16) as the world No 2 Spaniard hobbled out of Indian Wells to send Federer into a title clash with Dominic Thiem. Roger Federer will be seeking a record sixth ATP Indian Wells Masters title when he takes on Dominic Thiem in Sunday's final. (Photo: AFP/Sean M Haffey) Nadal, whose longstanding right knee trouble flared up in his quarter-final victory over Karen Khachanov, couldn't take the court for the blockbuster semi-final with Swiss great Federer. "I wanted to try my best to be competitive today," a dejected Nadal said. "I warmed up today in the morning, and I felt that my knee was not enough good to compete at the level that I need to compete, to play semi-finals match of this event." Federer, seeded fourth as he pursues a record sixth title in the California desert, will battle 25-year-old Austrian Thiem, who is seeking his first title in one of the ATP's prestigious Masters 1000 … [Read more...] about Federer, Thiem into Indian Wells final as Nadal hobbles out
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Argentine submarine find ’first step’ to learning disaster’s cause
Viet Nam News BUENOS AIRES — The discovery of the wreckage of an Argentine submarine lost a year ago has revived a stalled probe into the cause of the undersea disaster that took the lives of 44 crew members. Families of the victims have called for the ARA San Juan to be refloated, an enormous undertaking that authorities cautioned was likely beyond their means. "We’re talking about a vessel that, filled with water, weighs 2,500 tonnes," said the judge in charge of the investigation, Marta Yanez. Yanez said she would not risk raising the submarine "if that means causing it to break up." "I prefer to preserve the evidence in place," she said. But she has issued summonses to the Argentine naval officers who were aboard the Seabed Constructor when it found the submarine on Friday, a year and a day after it vanished in the South Atlantic with all aboard. Crushed from an implosion, the submarine was located at a depth of more than 900 metres in a desolate area of undersea … [Read more...] about Argentine submarine find ’first step’ to learning disaster’s cause
Six Vietnamese attend IMO in Argentina
A group of six Vietnam students, led by Prof. Dr. Sci. Vu Dinh Hoa, is attending the 53th International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), which opened in Mar Del Plata (Argentina) on July 9 for the second time. This is the 36th Vietnam has attended to the IMO which involves more than 500 students from 100 countries and territories across the world. As scheduled, candidates will compete in two days (July 10-11) and the result will be announced four days later. The IMO is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School students aged under 20, which is held in different countries. It is aims at encouraging the mathematical creativity of young students as well as creating favorable conditions for mathematicians across the world to exchange experience in learning and teaching mathematics. The first IMO took place in Romania in 1959 with participants coming from 7 countries. Since then, the Olympiad has established itself as the pinnacle of mathematical competition for high school … [Read more...] about Six Vietnamese attend IMO in Argentina
What’s on February 13-20 (Daily updated)
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES HCMC-Performance by Vietnamese French pianist Feb 13, 8pm IDECAF, 31 Thai Van Lung Street, District 1. Vietnamese-French pianist Trí Nguyễn will stage a recital in HCM City’s French Culture Exchange Institute (IDECAF). Hanoi-Spring Gala 2017 Concert and Ballet Feb 16 - 17, 8 pm, Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien street Under the baton of conductor Dong Quang Vinh, the concert will feature the performances by Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNBO)’s Symphony Orchestra, soprano Dao To Loan, baritone Vu Manh Dung, and Chorus of the VNBO Ticket prices: VND 300,000 – VND 400,000 – VND 600,000. Hanoi-Traditional Music Night “Music of Communal Temples” Feb 18, 8 pm, L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district Traditional music and songs of the village festivals that used to be held in the communal temples. During the music night, … [Read more...] about What’s on February 13-20 (Daily updated)
Open University hosts drama week in English
Around Town Open University hosts drama week in English Quy Quang Friday, Dec 16, 2016,00:12 (GMT+7) Open University hosts drama week in EnglishQuy Quang Students of the Open University of HCMC are seen in a poster of the play “Safe Haven” adapted from the novel of Nicholas Sparks Students of the HCMC Open University will perform dramas adapted from American literature works in English at the university campus in HCMC’s Go Vap District on December 16, 17, 18 and 21. The performances are part of the Drama Week 2016-American Literature program that kicked off on December 9 and will wrap up on December 21. “A Walk to Remember” by Nicholas Sparks and “The Pursuit of Happiness” by Chris Gardner will be played on Friday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m, respectively. Highlights of the week are “Safe Haven” by Nicholas Sparks and “The Danish … [Read more...] about Open University hosts drama week in English