Rafael Nadal shook off a stomach bug to win his Madrid opener. -- AFP Photo MADRID -- Rafael Nadal believes he is finding his rhythm again after beginning his bid for a sixth Madrid Open title on Wednesday by beating Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets. The victory also came hours before Nadal's fellow Spaniard David Ferrer played the final match of his career, losing 6-4, 6-1 to Alexander Zverev in his last tournament before retirement. Nadal has endured a turbulent few weeks after slipping to surprise defeats in both Monte Carlo and Barcelona last month before then being hit by a stomach bug on Sunday. But there was never much sign of an upset in the Spanish capital, where the world number two opened up with a 6-3, 6-3 victory. "Right now every victory is important for me because it gives me the option to play again the next day," Nadal said. "Two weeks ago maybe playing again was not a chance to improve because I didn't feel like that in training. "Now I … [Read more...] about Nadal on the up again, Ferrer ends career in Madrid
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Federer demolishes Coric to move one win from 100th career title
Roger Federer will on Saturday (Mar 1) become just the second man to win 100 career titles if he triumphs in the Dubai Championships final. Roger Federer celebrates after winning against Borna Coric to move to within one win of a 100th career title. (Photo: AFP/Karim Sahib) The 20-time Grand Slam champion beat Croatian Borna Coric 6-2, 6-2, ending with an ace after just 67 minutes, in their Friday semi-final. That put the 37-year-old into his tenth final in the emirate and 152nd of his career. "I'm incredibly excited about the final," said Federer. Jimmy Connors holds the record for men on 109 titles although even that is a long way back from Martina Navratilova's collection of 167 in the women's game. Federer, seven times a Dubai champion, will have a score to settle with final opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas, who booked his place in the championship match with a 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) win over Gael Monfils. The 11th-ranked Greek stunned Federer in the fourth round of the … [Read more...] about Federer demolishes Coric to move one win from 100th career title
Vietnam Airlines launches new, cutting edge mobile application
With a modern interface, many new and useful features that are more user-friendly than the old version, Vietnam Airlines’ new application promises an enhanced customer experience. The new version of Vietnam Airlines' app has upgraded functions and is more user-friendly The new version was built on a high-tech platform to bring customers a mobile application with a completely new interface as well as upgraded speed to process transactions faster and smoother. In addition, the main features on the application are arranged scientifically and intuitively to bring maximum convenience to customers. Specifically, the new mobile application allows customers to easily purchase tickets, pay directly, manage tickets, purchase additional services, follow incentive programmes, check in, track flights, and view their flight history right on their phone with only a few simple taps. Besides, members of the Golden Lotus programme can manage accounts, update membership records, request … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines launches new, cutting edge mobile application
ASEAN Gen Y finance professionals prioritize career advancement: study
The study by the Asian Institute of Finance (AIF) study, entitled 'Gen Y in the Workplace: an ASEAN Perspective', explores the workplace attitudes, expectations and aspirations of Gen Y finance professionals in four key ASEAN member countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Cover of AIF Research Report - 'Gen Y in the Workplace: an ASEAN perspective' More than 1,900 Gen Y professionals (aged between 20 to 34 years) and managers from financial institutions in the region took part in the survey. Gen Y, being the largest generation living in Asia today, is set to transform the workplace across ASEAN. It's estimated that by 2030, Gen Y will make up over half of the region's total population. As this generation increasingly moves into management positions, their success will have a significant influence on the future success of national economies. The study reveals there to be a generally high level of engagement and loyalty among Gen Y … [Read more...] about ASEAN Gen Y finance professionals prioritize career advancement: study
“Asinine” request by mobile networks send subscribers into frenzy
People provide information at a MobiFone's outlet Aiming to strictly control the country’s subscribers and prevent “trash” SIMs, Viettel, MobiFone, and Vinaphone have requested all Vietnamese subscribers to submit their portraits before April 24. If any subscribers do not submit portraits, they will be dealt under the Decision No.49/2017/ND-CP. However, this requirement roused concerns as people registered their phone numbers by their identification cards, which would make submitting a photo unnecessary. Tamas Bay Nguyen, a foreigner living in Vietnam and using the MobiFone mobile network, told VIR that submitting a portrait should not be necessary because he has already submitted his passport (which already has a clear photo for identification) to register in the first place. According to the latest report of the Telecommunications Department, as of this year's March 15, only four million out of the 38 million mobile subscribers updated their full information … [Read more...] about “Asinine” request by mobile networks send subscribers into frenzy