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Asia Going Hybrid: Cash, QR and AI Developments

By TingTing Yang | May 29, 2026

Asia’s Self-Service Future Is Hybrid Despite predictions of a cashless future, Asia is embracing a hybrid self-service model that combines cash, QR payments, mobile wallets, cards, and emerging AI technologies. Consumer payment preferences vary widely across the region. China has rapidly adopted mobile payments, Japan still relies heavily on cash, and many Southeast Asian markets support both digital… Read More »

Why Local Inference Is Winning in Asia’s Smart Malls

By TingTing Yang | May 29, 2026

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Artificial intelligence is becoming a visible part of Asia’s retail environment. From interactive kiosks and digital directories to autonomous stores and smart vending systems, AI is increasingly shaping how consumers discover products, make purchases, and interact with physical spaces. What receives less attention is where that AI processing actually happens. For years, cloud-based AI was assumed to be… Read More »