Asia

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.
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City invests in blockchain, AI
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14 March, 2025

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,...
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