Philippines, Vietnam study feasibility of central bank digital currencies

Philippines, Vietnam study feasibility of central bank digital currencies

An Alipay logo is seen at a cashier in Shanghai January 12, 2017. REUTERS/Ali Song/Files

The Philippines and Vietnam will start feasibility studies as soon as this month on issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as Chinese payment apps penetrate Southeast Asia.

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