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What happens when AI meets robotics?

 Researchers in Texas are developing robots that have minds of their own. The scientists are creating systems that can learn for themselves and be able to operate in the home, the workplace and even on the sports field.

Helicopter crash in New York City's East River kills two

 At least two people have died after a helicopter went down in the East River of New York City on Sunday.

Hanoi among best March travel destinations

 Hanoi has been listed by Business Insider magazine as among the 13 best places to visit in March.

Banks expect a bumper crop

 The season for the banking world’s annual general meetings is fast approaching as shareholders pay particular attention to issues of bank profit, bourse listings, the safety of bank deposits, and the reshuffling of senior personnel.

Vietnamese financial sector in crosshairs of foreign capital

 A rising number of foreign investors reported eyeing the Vietnamese financial sector as it was rated among the country’s highest profit-generators.

Swindled customer declines $650,000 compensation from Eximbank

“I did not have any private deal with Hung, I deposited money at Eximbank because I trusted this bank. My money disappeared and the bank has not paid me yet. Instead, they blame me,” Chu Thi Binh, the swindled customer of claimed.

CPTPP to remove cross-border transaction barriers

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has just been inked by ministers of the 11 member countries in Chile. All businesses expressed delight at this global milestone.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/3

 CP TPP expected to boost Vietnam-Chile economic ties, Vietnam appreciates Japan’s leading role in CPTPP signing, Growth boosts demand for industrial land, Thailand investor buys more BMP stake

Uber and Grab warned to comply or leave Vietnam

 Uber and Grab will have to operate as taxi firms otherwise they will be forced to leave Vietnam.

The CPTPP is not just TPP version 2.0

 Prof. Nguyen Mai, former vice chairman of the State Committee for Cooperation and Investment gives a multifaceted analysis of CPTPP - the new-generation free trade agreement.

Blockchain technology to see bright future in Vietnam

The very first Vietnam Blockchain Week has attracted 2,000 attendees and experts who were excited to discuss the future of this breakthrough technology in Vietnam.

Ban flowers bloom across northwest

The white Ban or Bauhinia flower is in full bloom across the mountains and hills of north-western Vietnam, with the flush of blossoms drawing a huge number of tourists.

Women are more actively pursuing career goals than ever before

 To mark the International Women’s Day (March 8), global professional services firm PwC surveyed over 3,600 professional women aged 28-40 to learn of their career development experiences and aspirations.

Women at the helm of multimillion-dollar businesses in Vietnam

Amongst the thousands of businesses currently listed on the local stock exchanges, many have been led by bold and talented female leaders.

50 years after Ha My Village massacre: S.Korean-VN Peace Foundation says ’sorry’

 VietNamNet Bridge – “We convey our apology to the Vietnamese people. Please, forgive us, even if our apology is not sufficient for all Vietnamese people and residents of Ha My Village.”

Pichot Alan tops Masters category of Int’l open chess

 VietNamNet Bridge – Argentine grandmaster Alan Pichot topped the Masters category of the eighth HDBank Cup International Open Chess 2018 in Hanoi yesterday.

Violations suspected around Vietnamobile’s super low-cost SIM cards

 Vietnamobile shows signs of violation in telecommunication fee management by issuing the super low-cost SIM cards named “Thánh SIM” that offers massive incentives for customers.

USD appreciation feared to rouse inflation

VietNamNet Bridge - The silence of the forex market in 2017 has been broken as the USD appreciated right after the Tet holiday.

HSBC Global Research: CPTPP–It’s a deal

As the TPP-11 countries has signed the CPTPP, it is well expected that the revised trade pact will give a big boost to the regional trade integration and open to new members in the future, including the US and Thailand.

Singaporean healthcare giant wants to acquire $50 million Hanoi-American Hospital

 A Singaporean healthcare giant is interested in acquiring Hanoi-American International Hospital.