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Cash is more popular than ever, central bankers say

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12-Mar-18 Despite the increased use of electronic payments around the world, there is “scant evidence” of a shift away from cash, according to the latest quarterly review from the Bank for International Settlements - the 'central bank of central banks'. [image: istock / news.com.au]

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WeChat Pay and AliPay expand worldwide

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28-Feb-18 China's mobile payment apps are expanding their global presence. Wechat processes transactions in 13 currencies and Alipay supports 27 currencies; consumers in 24 countries recieve tax refunds through Alipay; and Alibaba has partnered with India's PayTM since 2015. [image: China Plus]

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Your office's air conditioner is watching you

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23-Feb-18 Japan's Daikin Industries plans to let its air conditioners gather data on employee movements and their work environments, aiming to start a new data-driven service that will advise clients on how to create better and healthier workplaces. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]

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Medical 3-D printing making rapid strides in Asia

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20-Feb-18 With the 3-D printing market for medical devices expected to grow to USD2.5 bn by 2023 (18% CAGR), the Asian region is already seeing a strong rise in investment in medical applications for the technology. [image: MedTech Intelligence]

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