You'd be surprised. In america, a 2024 survey found that 44% says the one who earns more should pay. 36% says it's better to go dutch. Very few will say the inviter should pay, or even that the man should pay. And nowadays, it's increasingly common for the woman to be the one who earns more, especially since women under 35 have a higher median salary then men their age. Their salary only falls behind after childbirth, because they have a two years lead in the job market and go to university in greater numbers.
And i'm not sute if you paid attention to AMDK couples in MBS and other locations in SG, but it's very common for the man to be empty handed while the woman carries a lot of things. They advocate true equality, at a level asian females aren't prepared for.