Tag "Asia"
Metaverse Frenzy Spreads to Asia
The metaverse frenzy is sweeping across Asia, attracting interest from tech giants, electronics manufacturers and investors. At CES 2022, an annual consumer electronics trade show that took place earlier this month, Asian firms ranging from LG and Panasonic to automotive
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Asia Leads the Way with Central Bank Backed Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
Central banks in Asian countries including Cambodia, Thailand, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore, have more advanced central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects than their global counterparts, outperforming those of Canada, the UK and Sweden, a new analysis by PwC
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34 Out 100 of The World’s Top Fintech Companies Are From Asia
34 companies from Asia have been named among this year’s top 100 global fintech innovators, according to H2 Ventures and KPMG’s latest Fintech100 ranking. Seven of them made the top ten list, showcasing Asia’s growing dominance on the global fintech
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8 Trends Shaping the Future of Retail Banking in Asia
Retail banking, also known as consumer banking, is on the cusp of a new era of amazing growth and opportunities. Asia will reach over US$900 billion in retail banking revenue by 2020, growing at about 14% per year, according to
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Top 6 Upcoming Fintech and Blockchain Events in Taiwan
Over the years, Taiwan has remained rather open to blockchain and cryptocurrency, at least compared to its fellow Northeast Asia countries such as China and Korea. While they were originally criticized for lacking any regulation in the Fintech markets, and
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TNG Wallet Partners with 7-Eleven Hong Kong to Launch 24 × 7 FinTech Services
TNG Wallet, Hong Kong’s e-wallet, announces its partnership with 7-Eleven Hong Kong to launch 24×7 payment and cash withdrawal services in Hong Kong. Consumers are able to pay for purchases using TNG Wallet at all 7-Eleven stores in Hong Kong
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Agreement opens door for flow of ideas between Australia and Hong Kong
Austrade and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia have signed a new collaboration agreement to help Australian businesses access the Hong Kong and greater China market, as well as to support Hong Kong businesses coming to Australia. “Australia has a vibrant
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Millennial Entrepreneurs Target Positive Community Impact
“Entrepreneurs in their 20s prioritise impact on community more than the older generation.” “Millennial entrepreneurs in HK prioritise financial considerations and work longer hours than those in the U.S. and Europe.” “Self-starters in HK are more ambitious compared with those
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Founder of Pebble Eric Migicovsky Shares Lessons with Hong Kong Entrepreneurs
Organised by Brinc, KPMG and Invest HK, the founder of Pebble, Eric Migicovsky shared what he learned during his 8-year entrepreneurial journey at Pebble last Thursday evening. From the name “Pebble”, to Kickstarter hero and the whole process of launching
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21% of Hong Kong Banks Eyeing Fintech
Banks and asset managers that are first movers in fintech reap big rewards, says a Simmons & Simmons Study. Fintech start-ups has attracted growing investment over the past few years, according to a study titled “Hyperfinance” by Simmons & Simmons
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