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New York Post
6 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
ATP Washington best bets: Learner Tien vs. Andrey Rublev odds, picks, predictions Wednesday
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. There have been some upsets already at ATP Washington, but that shouldn't be a surprise. Given its position in the tennis calendar, just a week after the conclusion of Wimbledon, there are often some overcooked favorites in the Capital, which leads to a couple of upstarts making deep runs. Last year's final featured Sebastian Korda beating Flavio Cobolli, while Dan Evans surprised everyone with a title in 2023, beating Tallon Griekspoor in the showpiece. Nick Kyrgios took home the trophy in 2022, which wasn't a shocker, but the fact that it was Yoshi Nishioka opposite him in the final certainly was a shock. There are some real heavyweights in this field, like Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, and Alex de Minaur, but don't be shocked if we see another dark horse lift the trophy Sunday. One such candidate is rising American Learner Tien. ATP Washington: Learner Tien vs. Andrey Rublev odds, pick After winning three Challenger titles in 2024, Tien really announced his presence by making it to the finals of the ATP Next Generation Tournament at the end of last year. Tien carried that momentum into 2025, getting all the way to the Round of 16 at the Australian Open and then the Round of 16 in Acapulco. The change from hard courts to clay slowed Tien's roll, but don't be surprised if the 19-year-old from Irvine, Calif., finds his form during the next few weeks. Andrey Rublev is playing his second tournament since the conclusion of Wimbledon. AFP via Getty Images Tien has plenty of work to do to become a well-rounded ATP player, but he's shown serious chops on the hard court and could give Andrey Rublev a lot to think about Wednesday. Rublev's reputation as one of the most consistent players on tour has taken a hit this season. For years, you could set your watch to the Russian. He would beat the players he was supposed to, and then struggled when he had to step up in competition. This year has seen Rublev fall to lesser players, which has caused him to drop out of the top 10 in May and June. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps Rublev's inconsistency is one concern, but he could also be quite fatigued after going to the Round of 16 at Wimbledon, then playing in Los Cabos last week. A trip to D.C. is probably the last thing the 27-year-old needs right now. Tien should be the fresher of the two competitors, and he has the hard-court game to stop Rublev on Wednesday. The Play: Learner Tien (+180, BetMGM) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
The Star
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Vietnam's 2025 coffee exports hit target, set for record US$7.5bil
HANOI: Coffee has once again emerged as a star performer among agro-forestry-fishery exports in the first half of 2025, with both volume and value registering strong growth despite ongoing global challenges in supply and climate conditions. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Vietnam exported an estimated 953,900 tonnes of coffee worth US$5.45 billion in the first six months of 2025, increasing by 5.3 per cent in volume and 67.5 per cent in value compared to the same period in 2024. The average export price surged by 59.1 per cent year-on-year, reaching $5,708.3 per tonne. Germany, Italy and Spain remained Vietnam's top three coffee importers, accounting for 16.3, 7.9, and 7.4 per cent of total exports respectively. Notably, export value to Germany more than doubled in the first five months of the year, while Italy saw a 45.1 per cent rise and Spain 55.8 per cent. Among Vietnam's top 15 export markets, the most significant increase came from Mexico, with export value soaring 71.6 times, while China recorded the lowest increase at 22.9 per cent. Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien highlighted that Vietnam has already met its original 2025 coffee export target of $5.5 billion in just six months. With several months still ahead, the country is now expected to reach $7.5 billion in coffee exports by year-end, an increase of 36.9 per cent year-on-year. 'The bulk of coffee production typically occurs between December and April,' he said. 'So, exports in the second half of the year are not expected to be as high as in the first half. But if Vietnam earns $2 billion in the final six months, the $7.5 billion target is well within reach,' Tien said. The outlook for Vietnam's coffee sector remains favourable despite some production concerns. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has forecast that global coffee production in the 2024–25 season will reach 174.4 million bags, up 2.98 per cent compared to the previous crop. Meanwhile, global consumption is expected to be only 169.36 million bags, creating a potential surplus of more than nine million bags. Major producers are expected to boost output, with Brazil reaching 65 million bags, Indonesia 11.25 million bags (up 2 per cent) and Vietnam 31 million bags after October 2025 (up 6.9 per cent), expected to be harvested from October 2025. Meanwhile, global coffee prices maintained their upward momentum. Robusta prices on the London exchange on July 9 rose sharply, with September 2025 futures reaching US$3,568 per tonne (up $42 per tonne), while Arabica prices on the New York exchange climbed to 285.60 cents per pound for the same delivery month (up 2.6 per cent). Looking ahead, Vietnam's coffee sector sees opportunities to strengthen its presence in premium markets. The United States, the world's largest coffee consumer, remains a key target for Vietnam's high-quality, processed and instant coffee products. Brazil continues to dominate supply to the US, but Vietnam's robusta coffee is gaining traction in specialty and value-added segments. Meanwhile, the European Union – currently the largest export market for Vietnamese coffee – is tightening sustainability standards under its new anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR). Vietnam is classified as a 'low-risk' country under the EU's forest-risk commodity categorisation, which significantly reduces inspection rates on its exports to just 1 per cent instead of 3 per cent for the "medium-risk" group or 9 per cent for the "high-risk" group. Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, director of the MAE's International Cooperation Department, emphasised that full traceability and data transparency are critical for Vietnamese exporters to comply with the EUDR. He added that local-level data collection must be synchronised and secure, yet accessible for both State management and enterprise reporting. Deputy Minister Hoang Trung urged swift action to move from the pilot stage to full implementation of the EUDR, ensuring that all export data, documentation, and technical requirements are completed before the January 1, 2026, enforcement deadline. He believes that Vietnam's compliance with EU standards opens up new avenues for cooperation not only within Europe, but also in Asia and the Middle East. In particular, the coffee sector is encouraged to explore further opportunities in Northeast Asia – notably China, Japan and South Korea, as well as India – where competitive pricing and low transport costs favour Vietnam's exports. — Vietnam News/ANN
RTHK
11-07-2025
- Health
- RTHK
Spinal muscular atrophy drug subsidy 'set for adults'
Spinal muscular atrophy drug subsidy 'set for adults' Michael Tien, standing centre, hopes the new arrangement to widen the application of a subsidy to more spinal muscular atrophy patients can be implemented within months. Photo: RTHK More Hong Kong patients suffering from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be able to enjoy a government subsidy to control the symptoms of their disorder with two drugs, Roundtable lawmaker Michael Tien said. Currently, only infants and children suffering from two types of SMA, a group of neuromuscular disorders, are entitled to government assistance to purchase the drugs – Nusinersen and Risdiplam. The health authorities, Tien said on Friday, have recently given the green light for adult patients suffering from two other types of the disorder to apply for the subsidy as well. Tien said he aims to push for the new arrangement to be implemented before his Legco term ends by the end of the year. He also urged the government to refer to mainland data in vetting drugs in the future. 'Hong Kong experts, when they decide whether to use public money to help patients with a particular disease, look at their own research…they look at worldwide papers,' Tien said. 'My argument is that those [patients] are not of the same race as us, our blood types are different, our DNAs are different. "Why can't the Hong Kong government look more at the mainland situation?' Tien also said the newly introduced 1+ mechanism that speeds up registration of new drugs in Hong Kong will also facilitate the SAR in price negotiations with global pharmaceutical companies.
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Charles River Associates (CRA) Expands Its Transfer Pricing Practice
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Dr. Gene Tien has joined CRA as a vice president in the Transfer Pricing Practice. "We are pleased to welcome Gene to our team," said Paul Maleh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Charles River Associates. "Gene's extensive expertise in transfer pricing and his ability to provide strategic advice to multinational clients will be invaluable in deepening our capabilities in this critical area." Rebel Curd, Practice Leader of the Transfer Pricing Practice, added, "Gene's understanding of intercompany pricing and his innovative approach to solving complex tax issues will be a tremendous asset to our clients. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to the contributions he will make to our practice." Dr. Tien brings extensive experience in working with global multinationals on intercompany pricing and economic valuation issues that impact their most relevant tax positions, providing practical, commercial advice to multinationals to address their intercompany pricing needs. His prior client matters have included designing and implementing global pricing strategies related to intellectual property and value-creating activities; assessing risk from a holistic transfer pricing and tax perspective; and leading global audit defense and dispute resolution matters. Dr. Tien brings broad-based industry experience, including in the digital economy, pharmaceutical, scientific instrumentation, medical device, retail, oilfield/natural resource service, and branded consumer product goods sectors. Dr. Tien regularly presents and writes on international transfer pricing policy trends. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Northwestern University. About CRA's Transfer Pricing Practice CRA's Transfer Pricing Practice offers comprehensive, world-class functional, industry, and international expertise combined with rigorous economic and financial analysis to companies in all industries. Clients turn to CRA for the perspective and diverse set of skills required to assist in every phase of the tax cycle, including planning, documentation, and tax valuation. CRA's experts also provide audit defense and support in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. About Charles River Associates (CRA) Charles River Associates ® is a leading global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial, and management consulting services. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its unique combination of functional expertise and industry knowledge, and for its objective solutions to complex problems. Headquartered in Boston, CRA has offices throughout the world. Detailed information about Charles River Associates, a registered trade name of CRA International, Inc., is available at Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT Statements in this press release concerning the addition of Gene Tien and the expanding, contributing to, and deepening the capabilities of CRA's Transfer Pricing Practice, and any future business Dr. Tien may generate for CRA, are 'forward-looking' statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon management's current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties. Information contained in these forward-looking statements is inherently uncertain, and actual performance and results may differ materially due to many important factors. Such factors that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made by CRA include, among others: the failure to generate engagements for us; the potential loss of clients; the demand environment; global economic conditions; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; and intense competition. Additional potential factors that could affect our financial results are included in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those under the heading 'Risk Factors.' We cannot guarantee any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievement. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this press release, and we do not intend to do so.
Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Straits Times
Jail for woman who obtained information about ex-husband's theft case from cop
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The woman was sentenced to a week in jail on July 10 after she pleaded guilty to an offence under the Official Secrets Act. SINGAPORE – A woman entered a sexual relationship with a police inspector and loaned him $2,000 after he illegally helped her obtain information about her former husband's theft case. The Vietnamese woman, who was undergoing divorce proceedings, had told the policeman that she wanted to share the information with her lawyer. Tran Thi Tien, 37, who is also a Singapore permanent resident, was sentenced to a week in jail on July 10 after she pleaded guilty to an offence under the Official Secrets Act . At the time of the offence, Singaporean Chan Zhiyao was a senior investigation officer attached to the Special Victims Unit of Bedok Police Division. Deputy Public Prosecutor Cheah Wenjie told the court that some time before Dec 2, 2020, Chan was assigned to investigate a case of child abuse involving Tien and her then-husband. Without revealing details about the child abuse and theft cases, the DPP added that during an investigation, Tien told Chan that she was then undergoing divorce proceedings. On Dec 9 that year, she told Chan that her former husband had stolen another person's mobile phone at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in 2016, and asked for the policeman's help to obtain information about the case. Chan later went on a work-related computer portal, conducted an unauthorised search with the former husband's details, and obtained a report number linked to the case. He sent Tien the report number via WhatsApp on Dec 10, 2020. The pair's case came to light during an investigation on Chan over unrelated matters. Investigators also found out that Tien and Chan got into a sexual relationship on or around May 25, 2022. The court heard that she handed him the $2,000 loan on his request the following year. Her bail was set at $10,000 on July 10, and she is expected to begin serving her sentence on July 24. Chan, then 44, was sentenced to a year and four months' jail in April . The Singapore Police Force told The Straits Times in 2024 that Chan had been suspended from duties, but court documents did not state if he has left the agency.
