Asia

Asia doubles down on tokenization, challenges Western dominance
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23 July, 2025

Asia doubles down on tokenization, challenges Western dominance

From Japan and Singapore to Hong Kong and Dubai, Asia is diving rapidly into tokenization, and one expert says this...
Indonesia, Thailand digital wallet market record growth in 2025
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23 June, 2025

Indonesia, Thailand digital wallet market record growth in 2025

A report projects an 8.4% growth for Indonesia's card and digital wallet sector; meanwhile, Thailand will reach an $18.64B valuation...
Digital wallet adoption spikes in Asia as cash usage wanes
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20 May, 2025

Digital wallet adoption spikes in Asia as cash usage wanes

The Worldpay report says that cash is unlikely to get wiped out and may have found its floor; it will...
Digital wallets to surpass credit card usage in Hong Kong
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30 April, 2025

Digital wallets to surpass credit card usage in Hong Kong

Meanwhile, a report reveals that 4.8 billion people worldwide are turning to digital wallets, and Asia contributes over 60% of...
AI chip manufacturing derails climate progress in East Asia
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22 April, 2025

AI chip manufacturing derails climate progress in East Asia

A Greenpeace report has identified a spike in the electricity consumption rates of AI chip manufacturing by 350% since 2023...
HK earns spot as launchpad for digital payments in the APAC
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16 April, 2025

HK earns spot as launchpad for digital payments in the APAC

Elsewhere, a new policy designed to foster advancements in science and technology by integrating next-gen solutions was introduced in Vietnam.
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