
Asia
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
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
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
Elsewhere, a new policy designed to foster advancements in science and technology by integrating next-gen solutions was introduced in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City invests in blockchain, AI
By 2030, Ho Chi Minh will allocate 3% of its annual budget to research and development on the latest tech,...
Shenzhen launches $1.3B fund for AI development
China's Shenzen has completed plans to roll out a 10B yuan ($1.39B) AI fund; meanwhile, a report has highlighted a...