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The world's biggest foreign travel market is hurt by weak economy and safety concerns.

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

The central bank is focusing on internationalizing its blockchain-based payment system.

Cambodia chalks up ten million Bakong digital currency accounts

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Belt and Road highways, ports and railways also planned, raising local concerns.

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

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Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

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Metaverse

Big tech firms and deep-pocket VCs have been pouring funds into different blockchain, GameFi, and DeFi projects.

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Blockchain technology redefines Southeast Asia&#8217;s tech scene | KrASIA Year in Review

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What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

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Southeast Asian country's 'Bakong' users grow amid COVID-driven digital shift.

Cambodia aims to wean off US dollar dependence with digital currency

Here's a roundup of major central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects across East and Southeast Asia.

Asia is fertile ground for central bank digital currencies

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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Semiconductors

The firm’s valuation appears stretched, with investor enthusiasm outpacing its underlying financials.

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Insta360’s Antigravity debuts A1 drone with 360-degree view and motion control

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