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Transforming Retail: The Impact of VR and AR in Asia Pacific
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) innovations are gradually making strides across the Asia Pacific.

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Apac CIOOutlook | Thursday, July 10, 2025
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Research from Worldplay reveals that Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies are increasingly gaining traction in the Asia Pacific region. China is at the forefront of this trend, showcasing significant advancements in VR and AR applications. Other areas within the APAC are cautiously exploring these technologies, recognizing their potential to revolutionize the retail landscape in the coming years. Adopting VR and AR could significantly enhance customer experiences and reshape the future of shopping.
As per the research, about 22 percent of the people in Australia have utilized VR innovation, and 14 percent call themselves as early adopters. It's a comparable circumstance in Japan, where just 19 percent have attempted VR innovation – the minimum of any market overviewed by Worldpay. With China driving the way, Asian organizations have started to examine the eventual fate of VR/AR innovation and are prepared to meet buyer requests as and when they emerge. Numerous dealers are now taking a gander at how VR/AR innovation may make new Omni-channel encounters, improve mobile shopping, and drive the next age of consumer-led retail advancements. A convincing, immersive and consistent VR experience can drive higher client engagement and may even have the ability to increase sales. As more organizations try different things with VR/AR, they have to consider if VR innovation can bolster purchases too. Whatever the business channel, it's fundamental to influence the payment process both smooth and secure for clients.
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Because of this, analysts at Worldpay are exploring how customers can pay to utilize a credit or debit card while remaining immersed inside a virtual domain. The global payments processor has made proof of the idea, which gives similar levels of comfort, and security that customers have in-store and online, without expecting to leave the virtual world.