Article by Cathy Resurreccion
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15 September, 2026
Philippines tightens VASP rules, boosts AI and digitalization
The Philippines is tightening VASP oversight as it unveils a $34.4B AI plan, advances ASEAN digital trade, and proposes digitalization...
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10 September, 2026
Malaysia invests in digital health; Australasia forms assurance body
Saudi Arabia advances digital agriculture with a new strategy, as Malaysia expands digital health funding, and Australasia strengthens AI health...
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9 September, 2026
World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies
Asia-Pacific’s digital ID rollout remains uneven: 2.8 billion people globally lack access, while Bangladesh plans a $747M One-ID project for...
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7 September, 2026
Philippine peso falls 7% as Bangladesh, Mexico remittances rise
The Philippine peso falls 7% despite $36 billion in remittances, while remittances in Bangladesh gains 22% and Mexico rises 3%...
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4 September, 2026
Global taxable crypto hits $457B as NZ, S. Korea eye reform
Chainalysis reports $457B in taxable crypto activity as New Zealand proposes tax-free gains and South Korea prepares new digital currency...
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1 September, 2026
Japan, India use blockchain for bonds; Thailand on crypto ETFs
Japan, India, and Thailand are advancing blockchain finance through initiatives in instant settlements, tokenized bonds, and digital currency ETFs.


