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The near-term emerging markets outlook is solid

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Jan-18 The World Bank reports that Emerging Markets & Developing Economies (EMDE) growth will strengthen to 4.5 percent in 2018, reflecting a recovery in commodity exporters. However, longer term growth is likely to decline, reflecting recent investment weakness, slowing productivity growth, and demographics.

Several foreign countries in need of Fillipino healthcare professionals

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18-Jan-18 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration released an overview of the most in-demand jobs overseas, with healthcare at the top of the list, starting with nurses greatly needed in Ireland and the UK, while Israel is in need of care-givers. [image: Google Maps]

MOL introduces One2Pay digital wallet in Malaysia

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15-Jan-18 MOL has introduced the One2Pay digital wallet, the latest addition to a number of e-payment solutions in Malaysia. The system allows customers to scan a QR code to pay for goods using funds stored in their account. [image: One2Pay / Lowyat]

E-wallet BigPay to tap into AirAsia’s 63m passenger database

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15-Jan-18 AirAsia has announced the launch of BigPay e-wallet, which will tap into the low-cost airline’s database of 63 million passengers. The BigPay will conduct FX remittances and offer money lending services. [image: AFP]

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]

The near-term emerging markets outlook is solid

Several foreign countries in need of Fillipino healthcare professionals

MOL introduces One2Pay digital wallet in Malaysia

E-wallet BigPay to tap into AirAsia’s 63m passenger database

The rise of QR code payments in ASEAN

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