Adam Scott wins the Masters

Adam Scott wins the Masters

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.
How best to avoid taxing situations

How best to avoid taxing situations

Law firm DFDL Legal and Tax’s senior tax manager Phan Thi Lieu writes that it is essential that taxpayers know their rights and obligations regarding an expected escalation in tax audits.
Microsoft makes $75m commitment to unite with global NGOs

Microsoft makes $75m commitment to unite with global NGOs

On December 1, 2012 Microsoft Corp. marked the close of its Partners in Learning Global Forum 2012 by announcing an investment of up to $75million to bring digital access to youth and educators in developing nations.
Olympics 2012: Live Report (7 aug)

Olympics 2012: Live Report (7 aug)

"Russell Westbrook gets a technical foul for hanging on the rim after thunderous dunk that ignited a huge cheer," Jim Slater tells us.
Golden knight rides to rescue

Golden knight rides to rescue

The mid-end sector is being touted as the latest saviour of Vietnam’s second home market.
Danang is a property shining light

Danang is a property shining light

Despite the recent gloomy real estate market, second home projects in Danang have been selling well with buyers snapping up luxury villas as an investment and lifestyle choice.
Kohlschreiber ousts out-of-sorts Roddick

Kohlschreiber ousts out-of-sorts Roddick

Philipp Kohlschreiber rallied from a set and a break down then kept calm as Andy Roddick lost his cool to upset the American in the first round of the Cincinnati hardcourt tennis tournament on Monday.
Blake dethrones Nalbandian at ATP Washington

Blake dethrones Nalbandian at ATP Washington

Former World No. 4 James Blake dethroned eighth-seeded defending champion David Nalbandian 6-2, 6-4, to reach the third round of the $1.4 million ATP Washington Classic.
Battlefield’s spoils of victory

Battlefield’s spoils of victory

The battle in the second home market is hotting up with more provinces and cities vying for a share of the spoils.
Four-star Madrid rout 10-man Tottenham in Champions League

Four-star Madrid rout 10-man Tottenham in Champions League

Real Madrid put a giant foot in the last four of the Champions League with a thumping 4-0 home win over 10-man Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-final, first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.
Second home market takes a hit

Second home market takes a hit

With the property market under siege because of high inflation and tightening lines of credit, both developers and customers are looking at alternatives to investing in luxury second homes.
Pedro brace sends Barcelona five clear

Pedro brace sends Barcelona five clear

Pedro Rodriguez netted a brace as champions Barcelona started 2011 with a nervy 2-1 home win over Levante on Sunday to move five points clear of Real Madrid at the Spanish first division summit.
Football: Chelsea extend lead after Manchester stalemate

Football: Chelsea extend lead after Manchester stalemate

Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over local rivals Fulham as the Manchester derby failed to live up to expectations.

Feasibility study complete for nation’s second refinery

Vietnam’s second oil refinery at Nghi Son in central Thanh Hoa province edged closer to full approval last week when the project’s feasibility study went to state-run PetroVietnam for assessment.