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Medicinal Cannabis Industry and its growth in the world
Medical cannabis is gaining ground in the world and is presented as an investment possibility with risks and benefits to take into account.
Main applications of the human genome project
Knowledge of the human genome makes it possible to understand diseases that have a genetic basis, such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular diseases.
Examples of artificial intelligence
With a growth of more than 154% between 2019 and 2020, artificial intelligence is shaping up to be a major investment opportunity between 2021 and 2025.
Examples of FinTech technologies
The importance of FinTech is largely due to the opportunity it provides investors to do their own research, pick stocks and see the performance of their portfolio in real time.
What are the most played eSports in the world?
With considerable annual growth, the video game industry continues to position itself in many ways, including popular eSports, including Fornite and League of Legends with millions of players and numerous tournaments.
3 examples of the internet of things
Technology has many ways to simplify our lives. The interconnection of users with their devices has shown how algorithms, artificial intelligence and intelligent equipment have been created to adapt to everyday needs in all parts of the world.
Advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing
Cloud computing provides a wide variety of services, from those traditionally offered to new ones such as networking, storage and processing.
Humans and robots increase business productivity when they work together
Greater business productivity is achieved when robots are programmed to work in tandem with humans, rather than replacing them.
How to eat from the age of 50
Health care has to be throughout life, but your 50s are a defining period. Becoming aware of your body and the changes it experiences will help you take better care of yourself and better manage your health to enter the new stages with good quality of life.
BBVA launches its first commercial solution for the trading and custody of bitcoin in Switzerland
BBVA has begun to roll out the trials of what will become its first commercial service for the trading and custody of digital assets. The new service, which is to be offered through BBVA Switzerland, will make it possible to manage bitcoin transactions and have deposits in this cryptocurrency.
Cybersecurity: a megatrend with great growth potential.
Cybersecurity is an important issue of our time. For investors, it can represent an excellent long-term investment opportunity, as it is one of the mega-trends with the greatest growth potential in an increasingly digital environment.
The importance of security in digital media
Can we consider that the world is truly digitalized? What implications does it have for our behavior in terms of consumption? Connectivity or rather multi-connectivity is part of our reality in all environments. In an increasingly digitalized world, it is very important to reinforce our security when interacting with digital media.
8 tips for a healthy diet
Although keeping to a healthy diet will not prevent you from being infected by a virus like Covid-19, it will help you maintain a good general state of health. With a healthy diet, we have a strong immune system, so your defenses can respond to attacks as effectively as possible. That is why here you can find 8 tips for healthy eating.
What are blue bonds?
Today, most of the financial world knows what green bonds are, but it is still unknown what blue bonds are. So, what are blue bonds?
6 habits for a healthy life after Covid-19
Creating healthy habits is always a challenge under normal circumstances; in this exceptional situation, after Covid-19, we must make an extra effort to improve our nutrition, take care of our mood, and channel our fears. That is why we have listed 6 habits for a healthy life after Covid-19.
Corporate e-bikes, the new initiative by BBVA in Switzerland to promote sustainable mobility
Summer is already here and the BBVA team in Switzerland is keen to promote sustainable mobility. Now that we are starting to get back to normal, the Bank has presented its fleet of corporate e-bikes for use by all employees of the BBVA office in Zurich.
Take advantage of Samsung Pay as a digital payment
From now on, you only need your mobile or your smartwatch to complete your purchases. Your wallet stays at home. With Samsung Pay, you can use the BBVA in Switzerland credit cards at any establishment that accepts contactless payments anywhere in the world. All digitally, to make your payments even more secure and convenient.
The evolution of the payment methods
The new reality arising from Covid-19 has impacted the whole of society. For example, in many countries the new normal involves wearing a mask in public places and keeping a social distance. The way we pay for products or services has also been affected by the pandemic: many establishments began to recommend payment through electronic means, whether by card, digital applications or using contactless payment systems such as Google Pay or Samsung Pay.
Educational opportunities from home
In the last months, many people around the world have been forced to work from home. The "stay at home" phenomenon has given people the opportunity to organise their time between work and leisure in a way they could not do before, because of their day-to-day pace of activities. For many, this period at home has also become an opportunity for educating themselves.
Introducing the online request service for account opening
Video identification and digital signatures are more necessary than ever in this new normal. In the wake of the social distancing measures introduced to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, BBVA Switzerland has become closer to customers and is using technology to digitise the process for opening accounts.
The world after COVID-19
The expectation of global synchronised growth, that was gaining traction at the beginning of the year, has been removed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led various authorities worldwide to impose extreme measures to mitigate the impact of the virus.
Benefits from robotics applied to medicine
In recent years, robotics applied to medicine has made great progress. There are several medical specialities, especially surgical ones, which have benefited from the use of increasingly precise robots with greater possibilities for diagnosis and treatment of several diseases.
Humans and robots increase business productivity when they work together
Greater business productivity is achieved when robots are programmed to work in tandem with humans, rather than replacing them.
The importance of living in a sustainable world
If there is a fact that shows us the importance of living in a sustainable environment and focusing on the environment is that 29 July was the Earth Overshoot Day, i.e. the day when humanity consumed all the resources available for that year. The current pace is increasing and growing exponentially every single year.
Cybersecurity: The importance of protecting our data
The flow of personal data generated by these new technologies may leave our privacy exposed, meaning the concept of cybersecurity is increasingly critical.
Sustainable financial investment: Plastic waste treatment
Sadly, plastic debris has become frequent in marine life, where plastic is found in the stomachs of cetaceans, birds, and fish
Sustainability, energy and commitment
"Sustainable development" is a relatively new concept and was first defined in 1987, in the Brundtland Report. A report that recognised that social development was taking place at a very high cost to the environment.
5 latest-generation tech products that you can't do without
Just like BBVA provides you with the best financial solutions, this article will showcase the best latest-generation tech products to be found on the market.
Towards a New Enlightenment? A Transcendent Decade
OpenMind, BBVA's knowledge community, has presented its eleventh book: Towards a New Enlightenment? A Transcendent Decade.
