Late penalty sees Hà Nội defeat Altyn Asyr in AFC Inter-Zone semi-finals

Following some late drama, Hà Nội FC defeated Altyn Asyr of Turkmenistan 3-2 in the first leg of the Asian Football Confederation Cup Inter-Zone semi-finals yesterday.

Thái Sơn Nam lose in semis, to compete for AFC bronze medal

Thái Sơn Nam failed to meet their goal of a final berth at the Asian Football Confederation Futsal Club Championship yesterday in Thailand.

Federer, Djokovic advance as Serena pulls out in Cincinnati Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic overwhelmed opponents at the WTA-ATP Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday, where Serena Williams withdrew because of back trouble.

Nam Định maintain unbeaten run on home soil Nam Định FC continued an unbeaten run on home turf after a 2-2 draw against Hoàng Anh Gia Lai at Thiên Trường stadium in the V.League yesterday.

Weak demand, increased availability led to the first drop in overall office rents in five years Weak demand, increased availability led to the first drop in overall office rents in five years

Global slumping stocks dampen local shares Indices around the world slumped, such as Japan’s Nikkeri 225, China’s Shanghai Composite Index and South Korea’s Kospi.

Market to rebound in the third quarter The Vietnamese stock market is forecast to recover with improved liquidity in the third quarter thanks to the stable macro-economy and positive development of the world socio-economic situation.

Blue chips drag markets down Shares tumbled on Thursday on low liquidity due to profit-taking pressure, moving in reverse to regional markets.

Guerrero, Farfan put Peru on brink of Copa America knock-outs Captain Paolo Guerrero and forward Jefferson Farfan each scored one and created another as Peru took a huge step towards qualifying for the Copa America quarter-finals with a 3-1 Group A victory over Bolivia on Tuesday.

Local stocks quiet ahead of key events Vietnamese shares slid on Tuesday as investors remained quiet ahead of key events that focus on the global economy, finance and trade issues.