Asian Development Bank

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...
Pakistan’s hard pivot toward digitization
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8 October, 2025

Pakistan’s hard pivot toward digitization

With its young population and thriving economy, Pakistan is on the brink of a digital revolution, but only if it...
Philippines’ DPWH aims to fight graft with blockchain
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2 October, 2025

Philippines’ DPWH aims to fight graft with blockchain

DPWH and the Blockchain Council of the Philippines launch Integrity Chain, a platform using blockchain to make public projects transparent...
Pakistan’s new asset regulator opens doors to exchanges
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18 September, 2025

Pakistan’s new asset regulator opens doors to exchanges

Pakistan is welcoming global digital asset exchanges to apply for licenses, giving local users more access and choice in the...
ADB aid Pakistan’s digitalization; NBK unveils payment solution
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16 June, 2025

ADB aid Pakistan’s digitalization; NBK unveils payment solution

ADB boosted Pakistan's digitalization drive under an $800 million program; meanwhile, Kazakhstan merges TradFi and Web3 under a new payment...
Japan eyes public services modernization
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5 March, 2025

Japan eyes public services modernization

Meanwhile, the Asian Development Bank has pledged a $125 million loan for Uzbekistan, which would be used to digitalize the...