Uber, Lyft to pay $328 mn to drivers after New York state probe

Uber, Lyft to pay $328 mn to drivers after New York state probe

Uber and Lyft will pay $328 million to settle a New York probe alleging that the companies "cheated" drivers, in an accord that also establishes paid sick leave, state officials announced Thursday.
PM receives leaders of US enterprises in New York

PM receives leaders of US enterprises in New York

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted separate receptions in New York on September 21 for leaders of several US corporations as part of his trip to attend the high-level week of the UN General Assembly’s 78th session.
Prime Minister discusses possibility of cooperation with Citi Asia-Pacific CEO

Prime Minister discusses possibility of cooperation with Citi Asia-Pacific CEO

Asia-Pacific CEO Peter Babej met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in New York on May 16 after the recent US and ASEAN special summit held in Washington DC.
PM Pham Minh Chinh visited New York Stock Exchange

PM Pham Minh Chinh visited New York Stock Exchange

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16.
President’s upcoming overseas trip highlights Vietnam’s foreign diplomacy: diplomat

President’s upcoming overseas trip highlights Vietnam’s foreign diplomacy: diplomat

The upcoming trip of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Cuba and New York, the US, have an inclusive target of implementing Vietnam’s external relations policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, diversification and multilateralisation of foreign relations, said Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang.
US virus death toll passes 250,000, New York closes schools

US virus death toll passes 250,000, New York closes schools

US coronavirus deaths passed a quarter of a million people Wednesday as New York announced it would close schools to battle a rise in infections and protests in Europe against restrictions turned violent.
Vietcombank officially opens representative office in New York City

Vietcombank officially opens representative office in New York City 1

On November 1, Vietcombank will officially open its representative office in New York City, located at Suite 14P, One Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan
Serena-Sharapova showdown seizes spotlight at US Open

Serena-Sharapova showdown seizes spotlight at US Open

Serena Williams faces Maria Sharapova in a blockbuster first-round match on Monday (Aug 26) at the US Open, the feature showdown on the first day of the year's final Grand Slam tennis event.
New York Senate votes to grant access to Trump's taxes

New York Senate votes to grant access to Trump's taxes

The New York Senate adopted a bill on Wednesday (May 8) to grant the US Congress access to Donald Trump's state tax returns, after the US president blocked attempts by congressional committees to review his past filings.
Delays at New York airport due to shutdown staff shortages

Delays at New York airport due to shutdown staff shortages

New York's La Guardia airport faced major delays on Friday (Jan 25) as air traffic control struggled with staff shortages in the final hours of a partial government shutdown that President Donald Trump later announced he was suspending.
Asian markets stage rally after strong Wall Street lead

Asian markets stage rally after strong Wall Street lead

Asian markets staged a much-needed rally Wednesday (Oct 17) as investors tracked Wall Street's best performance in more than six months thanks to a healthy round of earnings reports.
MMA star McGregor makes plea deal to avoid jail time

MMA star McGregor makes plea deal to avoid jail time

Irish mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn criminal court on Thursday (Jul 26) to disorderly conduct, in a plea deal that allows him to avoid prison time over a New York brawl.
Luxury sneakers: High style and a booming market

Luxury sneakers: High style and a booming market

Christian, aged 10, has 20 pairs of high-end sneakers in his closet at his home in the suburbs of New York.
Fashion priestesses get holy at New York Met Gala

Fashion priestesses get holy at New York Met Gala

Madonna and Rihanna stunned as fashion high priestesses on the red carpet at New York's Met Gala on Monday, headlining the most sought after invitation in the celebrity universe.
New York's Plaza Hotel to go global after US$600m sale

New York's Plaza Hotel to go global after US$600m sale

A Dubai-based investor said on Sunday (May 6) he has teamed up with a US real estate heavyweight to purchase New York's Plaza Hotel, and plans to turn the icon into a global brand.
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