HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The APAC Digital Asset Adoption 2025: Stablecoins, Tokenization & Integration report, which surveyed more than 4,000 adults, finds that nearly one in four adults (24.3%) across the region use digital assets – significantly greater than the 16.9% global average¹. The region is home to nearly six in ten of the world’s digital asset users, with awareness and optimism among the highest globally, according to the new report released from Consensus by CoinDesk ahead of the event’s return to Hong Kong (February 10-12, 2026).

Regulatory clarity has accelerated this shift. Many APAC markets now operate a virtual-asset service provider (VASP) licensing regime, though national trajectories vary widely. Thailand leads at 42% adoption for the second consecutive year, followed by the UAE² (31%), South Korea (30%) and the Philippines (31%), with the latter being powered by a robust remittance ecosystem and a mobile-first economy. Singapore (28%) and Hong Kong (27%) show high familiarity but slower growth in new entrants, signaling market consolidation.

Digital asset usage in APAC has moved from investment asset to embedded financial infrastructure, driven by remittances, mobile-first finance and stablecoin transactions. More than nine in ten adults in the region are aware of cryptocurrency, and over half intend to use it within the next year, twice the proportion who already do. The constraint on further adoption is not demand but accessibility: the degree to which digital assets are usable and integrated into trusted financial systems that people utilize in their everyday financial lives.

Almost one in five adults across the region now also use stablecoins, but there is however a divide: adoption in emerging markets (17.8%) is roughly three times that of developed economies (5.8%). Thailand leads stablecoin adoption at 30%, followed by the UAE (26%) and Hong Kong (18%). Japan sits at 2% – the lowest in the study.

Remittances are helping drive adoption. 29% of remittance users now utilize stablecoins, representing an estimated $72B in annualized flows³. Adoption is strongest in emerging markets where friction is greatest. 58% of remitters in India, 44% in Thailand, and 38% in the UAE use stablecoin rails to bypass high fees and settlement delays. Corridors such as Singapore to China, and Thailand to the Philippines, are among the most active globally.

Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus, commented: “APAC continues to shape the global digital economy, not only through innovation, but through its capacity to turn innovation into inclusion through tools they use in daily life. This year’s report captures that spirit: a region leading with pragmatism and purpose, where access is driving progress. At Consensus Hong Kong, industry leaders will share exactly how this happens: specific innovations, real trends, and proven models that are expanding financial access. Our goal is to foster the dialogue and partnerships needed to advance an open, accessible and sustainable financial future—starting here in APAC.”

You can find out more about the countries profiled in the report, as well as the themes and innovations driving their adoption, at Consensus Hong Kong 2026. These topics – as well as insights into factors that may support further adoption – will be explored by industry leaders, policymakers and financial institutions, at the most influential business event of the year.

The APAC Digital Asset Adoption 2025: Stablecoins, Tokenization & Integration report is available for download here.

To register for Consensus Hong Kong 2026, visit https://consensus-hongkong2026.coindesk.com/register/.

About Consensus
Consensus by CoinDesk is the world’s longest-running and most influential gathering for the future of finance, including crypto, blockchain and AI. Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators, it helps people understand the future of digital assets with discussions on key topics such as DeFi, Web3, AI, the evolving regulatory landscape and more. With a mix of panels, keynotes and networking opportunities, Consensus provides a platform to explore the latest trends shaping the digital economy. For more information about Consensus, please visit https://events.coindesk.com/

About CoinDesk
CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Our award-winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension and context. CoinDesk gathers the global crypto, blockchain and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus, the world’s largest and longest-running crypto festival. In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by Bullish Group. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. For more information on CoinDesk media and events, please visit CoinDesk.com.

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¹ Figures are calculated on the basis of internet-connected adults (18–64 years)
² As with the 2024 report, the UAE was included as a comparator market given its advanced regulatory environment, high adoption rates, and relevance to cross-border crypto activity.
³ Artemis (2025) estimates more than $72 billion in annualized P2P and remittance-like stablecoin flows.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MVGX Technologies Group (MVGX), a Singapore-based leader in sustainable technology and green finance, has been recognised as a top finalist in the Sustainable Innovator category at the FinTech Excellence Awards during the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025, for its breakthroughs in digital carbon asset management and sustainable financial infrastructure.

Held from 12 to 14 November, the SFF is one of the world’s largest fintech events, bringing together innovative enterprises, investment institutions, and policymakers from across the globe. MVGX stood out among hundreds of global participants to become one of the top four finalists in the Sustainable Innovation category, underscoring its leadership in integrating technology and finance to accelerate decarbonisation.

MVGX was shortlisted for its self-developed Carbon Asset Trading and Footprint Framework, which combines blockchain and artificial intelligence to seamlessly connect carbon reduction data, digital carbon assets, and capital markets. This innovation establishes an intelligent, transparent, and verifiable infrastructure for green finance, enabling the digitalisation and financialisation of carbon credits and transforming them from static records into tradable, financeable, and transferable green assets; setting a new standard for next-generation green finance.

Through this framework, enterprises, cities, and project owners can put their verified carbon assets “on-chain” for real-time tracking and trustworthy verification. The system also allows for the tokenisation and fractionalisation of carbon credits, opening the door for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and individual investors to participate in the green economy. By lowering entry barriers and improving transparency, MVGX is helping make green investment more inclusive and accessible.

In addition to enabling participation, MVGX’s system also helps accelerate implementation. By working with reputable financial institutions, the framework facilitates pre-investment and early-stage financing for high-quality green projects, allowing project owners to obtain funding during the initial phases of construction. This model transforms verified carbon assets from potential value into tangible financial capital, realising the leap from “green assets” to “green funds” and accelerating the implementation of projects that drive measurable climate impact.

Collectively, these innovations demonstrate MVGX’s end-to-end approach to green finance, from the confirmation and verification of carbon-reduction outcomes to the digitalisation and financialisation of green assets, and finally to their compliant circulation and value sharing on a global scale. This not only opens up the channel between green projects and capital markets, but also provides cities, enterprises and individuals with a credible, open and participatory new ecosystem for green finance.

Reflecting on the company’s recognition, Lily Hong, Chief Executive Officer of MVGX Technologies said, “Our goal is to make green assets come alive, to make them traceable, tradable, and bring real returns. Through technological innovation, we hope that every tonne of carbon reduction will have value, every green action will be rewarded, and green finance will become a driving force for global sustainable development”.

Moving forward, MVGX will continue to advance innovation built on trust and transparency, working together with global partners to build a more transparent, inclusive, and sustainable future for green finance. Follow MVGX Tech on LinkedIn for more updates on its latest innovations, partnerships, and sustainability initiatives.

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About MVGX

MVGX Tech is a global leader in Sustainable AI and Green Finance Technology, specialising in three key areas: Green Asset Trading, Sustainable AI Services and Green Finance Solutions. By integrating expertise in artificial intelligence, sustainability and RWA-compliant green finance, MVGX provides end-to-end, internationally compliant solutions, from carbon tracking, reporting and compliance management to the integration of green assets into sustainable finance. Its mission is to empower organisations to accelerate their sustainability goals through technology-enabled transparency, trust and impact.

SYDNEY, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From 17–19 March 2026, leaders in domestic violence prevention, child protection, health, and family law will gather in Sydney for the Asia Pacific Coercive Control & Children Conference at the Roundhouse at the University of New South Wales.

The event marks the 20th anniversary of the Safe & Together Model, a framework that has reshaped how systems around the world respond to domestic abuse and keep children safe with survivors. Over the past two decades, the Model’s child-centred, survivor-aligned, and perpetrator-focused approach has helped thousands of professionals keep children safe and families together while holding those who choose violence accountable as parents.

The conference will feature regional and global thought leaders including:

• David Mandel, Safe & Together Institute founder and CEO, reflecting on two decades of global systems change and the future of the Model—centering digital innovation, local collaboration, and leadership in men’s behaviour, trauma, and perpetration.
• Matt and Sarah Brown, founders of She Is Not Your Rehab, offering a powerful message of accountability, healing, and intergenerational change.
• Professor Daryl Higgins from Australian Catholic University, connecting findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study to the urgent need for coercive-control-informed child safety strategies.
• Dr. Inez Fainga‘a-Manu Sione and Shane Senituli, presenting Indigenous and Pacific methodologies that integrate cultural wisdom with contemporary practice.

“Twenty years on, the Safe & Together Model’s vision—child safety, survivor partnership, and perpetrator accountability—is becoming the benchmark for global best practice,” said Mandel. “This conference celebrates that progress and builds the next generation of change together.”

The conference features four themed tracks designed to support professionals across sectors:

• Domestic Violence–Informed Practice: Practical tools to assess risk, strengthen case planning, and embed perpetrator accountability.
• Indigenous-Led Approaches: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori, and Pasifika leadership in creating culturally grounded safety responses.
• Family Law: Enhancing courts’ capacity to recognize coercive control as a parenting choice and focus decisions on child well-being.
• Health Responses to Domestic Violence: Advancing trauma- and violence-informed practice across healthcare systems.

Whether attending in person or virtually, delegates will gain evidence-based tools, cross-sector insights, and connections that enhance real-world practice and system reform.

For registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit safeandtogetherinstitute.com/2026APCCC.

About the Safe & Together Institute
The Safe & Together Institute is a global leader in domestic violence–informed training, consulting, and implementation support. Founded by David Mandel in 2006, the Institute’s mission is to create, nurture, and sustain a global network of professionals and organisations working to improve systems’ responses to domestic violence when children are involved. The Safe & Together™ Model provides a framework for partnering with domestic abuse survivors and intervening with domestic abuse perpetrators to enhance the safety and well-being of children. The Institute has trained thousands of professionals across the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries, working with child welfare systems, family courts, domestic violence advocates, and other stakeholders to develop domestic violence–informed practices and policies. For more information, visit https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com.

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• New members Fiji Airways, Oman Air and future member Hawaiian Airlines add exciting options across the Pacific, Asia and Arabian Peninsula
• Travellers in Japan most likely to take a Round the World adventure, followed by those in Australia, the U.K., the United States and Hong Kong
• oneworld is the only airline alliance to offer three different Round the World tickets

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — oneworld’s top 10 most-searched-for destinations for Round the World travel in 2026 on oneworld.com reveal a mix of iconic cities and global gateways. The top destinations are:

• London
• Tokyo
• Doha
• Hong Kong
• Sydney
• Los Angeles
• Dallas/Fort Worth
• New York
• Melbourne
• Singapore

With the addition of Fiji Airways and Oman Air this year, and Hawaiian Airways set to join the alliance in 2026, searches have increased for destinations in the Pacific, including Fiji, the Cook Islands, Kiribati, and Hawaii, as well as Oman.

oneworld data also reveals Japan is the top origin market for Round the World tickets, followed by Australia, the United Kingdom, the U.S., and Hong Kong. Travellers are most likely to embark on solo journeys (66%) traveling to an average of seven stops over a period of three or more months.

“Searches on oneworld.com show a strong appetite for adventure in the New Year. From the Big Apple and Hawaii’s Big Island to Mount Fiji and the Atlas Mountains, oneworld’s Round the World fares offer customers access to an unbeatable network of leading airlines on a single ticket,” said Roger Blackburn, oneworld’s vice president Commercial and Loyalty. “oneworld’s Round the World fares are also increasingly popular with corporate travellers looking for flexible, cost-effective travel options for complex itineraries.”

oneworld is the only global airline alliance to offer a choice of Round the World tickets catering to different travel styles and itineraries. All fares are easy to plan and book online at oneworld.com and customers can accrue frequent flyer miles or points with their ticket, with eligible customers enjoying access to more than 700 airport lounges. Itineraries may include from three to 16 flights across up to six continents and must include a trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flight.

oneworld’s Round the World fares are valid for trips from 10 days to 12 months and include:

• oneworld Explorer – a continent-based fare, ideal for travellers wanting to explore different regions.

  Sample itinerary: London – Muscat – Kuala Lumpur – Tokyo – Sydney – Nadi (Fiji) – Los Angeles – New York – London

• Global Explorer – a distance-based fare, suitable for travellers with more complex itineraries

  Sample Itinerary: Sydney – Honolulu – San Francisco – Dallas – London – Helsinki – Hong Kong – Sydney

• Circle Pacific – a unique option for journeys starting and finishing in a continent bordering the Pacific Ocean

  Sample Itinerary: Tokyo – Honolulu – Los Angeles – Nadi – Auckland – Sydney – Hong Kong – Tokyo

To find out more and start planning a Round the World adventure, go to https://www.oneworld.com/round-the-world or speak to a travel advisor.

About oneworld

oneworld is a global airline alliance bringing together 15 of the world’s leading airlines, who are committed to delivering the highest level of service and convenience to travellers. With a strong focus on innovative solutions, oneworld member airlines are working collectively to address their environmental impact and accelerate the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The alliance’s members serve nearly 1,000 destinations worldwide and include: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines.

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Purpose-built AI model delivers instant insights and control for industrial teams, on the edge, offline and everywhere work happens

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced a breakthrough in bringing generative AI directly to the industrial edge. Rockwell is introducing its integration of NVIDIA Nemotron Nano, a purpose-built small language model (SLM) optimized for FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ and other Rockwell product workflows, marking a major step in real-time intelligence for industrial teams.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TO ADVANCE INDUSTRIAL INTELLIGENCE THROUGH EDGE-BASED GENERATIVE AI WITH NVIDIA NEMOTRON

In collaboration with NVIDIA, Rockwell is leveraging the open-source Nemotron-Nano-9B-v2 model and NVIDIA NeMo to deliver an edge-based generative AI capability designed specifically for industrial environments. Nemotron Nano distillation techniques provide the foundation for an SLM that can run in edge environments with less space and power than a traditional data center. By fine-tuning the model with data used by FactoryTalk Design Studio Copilot, Rockwell is creating a solution that demonstrates new potential for industrial automation professionals.

Built for use across design, development, production and maintenance workflows, the model operates seamlessly on HMI panels, appliances, desktop IDEs and server or private cloud environments. It supports both edge and air-gapped deployments, offering improved reasoning, predictability and responsiveness compared to other SLMs.

Early evaluations show the step change value of this model having new reasoning, parallel processing and key performance breakthroughs that enable it to stand out in the SLM space. Results highlight the model’s strong fit for industrial edge scenarios where instant responsiveness, data security and offline operation are essential. 

“Industrial automation demands AI that works reliably at the edge and in secure environments,” said Tony Carrara, FactoryTalk Design Studio business manager, Rockwell Automation. “By fine-tuning the open NVIDIA Nemotron model with FactoryTalk Design Studio data, we’re creating solutions that can be deployed anywhere to help our customers accelerate workflows without compromising predictability or control.”

“Small language models like NVIDIA Nemotron Nano bring real-time intelligence to where decisions are made—from factory floors to power grids,” said Joey Conway, senior director, generative AI software for enterprise, NVIDIA. “With NVIDIA Nemotron Nano, enterprises using Rockwell FactoryTalk Design Studio can deploy AI in environments with limited space and power, extending AI from data centers into the heart of real-world operations.”

The innovation will be showcased at Automation Fair 2025, taking place November 17-20 in Chicago, where Rockwell will demonstrate how edge-based generative AI is reshaping the future of industrial operations.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com