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A 311-year-old Stradivarius violin sells for $11.25 million
New York Times, Published on 08/02/2025
» NEW YORK — A 311-year-old Stradivarius violin sold for US$11.25 million at Sotheby’s on Friday, in a closely watched auction that drew interest from investors, collectors and classical musicians.
Rising star Bomsori Kim wows RBSO audience
Life, James Keller, Published on 26/05/2022
» Every new generation produces a fresh young crop of brilliant violinists, but only a very select few of them possess all the requisite qualities to achieve true star status on the international circuit. Having already achieved superstar status in her home country, South Korean born Bomsori Kim is without a doubt destined to become one of these, bursting onto the scene and announcing her stall in 2017 with her debut Warner Classics recording of Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No.2 and Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No.1.
Low-cost state housing boon for migrants
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/02/2017
» An accommodation zone for migrant workers, a government project piloted in Samut Sakhon and Ranong, has received positive feedback from workers who now find themselves in better and more affordable living conditions.
Superstar Lee takes 10th Malaysian Open title
AFP, Published on 20/01/2014
» Lee Chong Wei took a record 10th Malaysian Open title on Sunday to strengthen his dominance of the badminton world rankings, but said he was unsure whether he would make it to the Olympics.
Lee wins record fourth Superseries Finals title
AFP, Published on 15/12/2013
» World number one Lee Chong Wei Sunday became the first player to win four titles in the season-ending BWF World Superseries Finals when he crushed Indonesia's Tommy Sugiarto.
Scare for top seeds at world badminton champs
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» China's world number one mixed doubles pair were given a scare in their opening match at the badminton world championships on Tuesday after dropping the first game in an intense clash.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 03/08/2012
» Here's a quick round-up of today's action. Join us for more tomorrow when Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake get their 100m campaigns under way.
Badminton boss pins hopes on Sudket, Saralee
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 26/07/2012
» Mixed doubles duo Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thoungthongkam are the best bet to win Thailand's first-ever Olympic medal in badminton, according to the country's chief of the sport.