Asia

Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions
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14 August, 2026

Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions

Digital currencies, stablecoins, and tokenization lead Asia’s cross-border payment trends, with the market expected to reach $24 trillion by 2033.
Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB
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10 August, 2026

Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB

The Philippines trails Asia's digital economy leaders, said ADB, while WSFS reports growing digital wallet adoption and debit-first spending in...
Hanoi AI classrooms hit 92% student engagement
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11 June, 2026

Hanoi AI classrooms hit 92% student engagement

Hanoi's education sector is integrating AI and digital resources to enhance learning, boost student engagement, and support innovative teaching methods.
Armenia modernizes IDs in push for EU’s visa liberalization
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18 May, 2026

Armenia modernizes IDs in push for EU’s visa liberalization

Armenia adopts a new biometric system to modernize identity documents, enhancing visa processes and supporting digitalization initiatives.
Vietnam targets digital public services by 2035; ASEAN’s green plans
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15 May, 2026

Vietnam targets digital public services by 2035; ASEAN’s green plans

ASEAN nations are boosting digitalization and green initiatives, with Vietnam aiming to have all government services online by 2035 through...
Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report
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14 May, 2026

Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report

Microsoft's Global AI Diffusion report reveals a rise in AI adoption, highlighting trends, regional growth, and the gap between the...