South Korea

Vietnam eyes digital healthcare; VNA partners with Yonhap
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19 August, 2025

Vietnam eyes digital healthcare; VNA partners with Yonhap

The new integration will allow Vietnamese patients to order medicines online and receive them without the need for hospital visits.
HK eyes bigger AI investment, tech predicted heaviest downpour
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15 August, 2025

HK eyes bigger AI investment, tech predicted heaviest downpour

Hong Kong’s weather department says its AI system predicted the downpour 10 days in advance; it’s the heaviest the city...
South Korea refocuses CBDC team; Indonesia ‘crypto’ tax spikes
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7 August, 2025

South Korea refocuses CBDC team; Indonesia ‘crypto’ tax spikes

Bank of Korea’s Digital Currency Team has dropped “Research” from its title to signify a practical approach amid a shift...
SK regulator advises asset managers to limit ‘crypto’ exposure
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25 July, 2025

SK regulator advises asset managers to limit ‘crypto’ exposure

South Korea's FSS advised asset management firms to adjust their EFTs to limit exposure to digital asset companies such as...
South Korea’s central bank fights for stablecoin oversight
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14 July, 2025

South Korea’s central bank fights for stablecoin oversight

Korean legislators have drafted a bill that would give stablecoin oversight to the FSC, but the BOK wants a U.S.-style...
Bhutan turns to digital asset payments amid internet issues
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8 July, 2025

Bhutan turns to digital asset payments amid internet issues

Elsewhere, South Korea-based Naver Pay has announced plans to explore stablecoins, targeting retail applications to keep up with local first...
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