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The rise of QR code payments in ASEAN

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15-Jan-18 ASEAN nations are widely expected to adopt QR systems as a leading method of payment. However, they still a long way from emulating China and Japan’s adoption of the codes, as they lack standardisation and acceptance by banks. [image: ASEAN Today]

Sarawak Pay, a step towards cashless society in Malaysia

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13-Jan-18 Sarawak has become the first state in Malaysia to own an e-payment system, with the launch of Sarawak Pay. The app is an e-wallet where users can add up to MYR3,000 (USD76), via online banking or credit card. [image: Muhammad Rais Sanusi / Borneo Post]

Lippo Group moves to cash in on Indonesia's cashless society

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12-Jan-18 Indonesian conglomerate Lippo Group will take advantage of its vast customer base of 60 million to strengthen mobile payment services, aiming to unite its customers through a digital wallet app. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]

E-commerce trends to watch in 2018

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10-Jan-18 Worldwide retail e-commerce sales reached USD2.3 tn in 2017, 10% of all retail sales, and are set to hit USD4.5 tn by 2021. Experts say retailers that have implemented personalisation strategies will see sales gains two-to-three times greater than others. [image: What's Brewing]

12 Healthcare and Medical Tourism growth markets stories from 2017, month-by-month

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08-Jan-18 As the global Healthcare industry considers the possibilities - and challenges - of the year ahead, here's a look back at 12 of our most popular Healthcare and Medical Tourism growth markets stories from 2017, month-by-month.

The rise of QR code payments in ASEAN

Sarawak Pay, a step towards cashless society in Malaysia

Lippo Group moves to cash in on Indonesia's cashless society

E-commerce trends to watch in 2018

12 Healthcare and Medical Tourism growth markets stories from 2017, month-by-month

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