QR codes
Tencent sees SEA’s national QR codes as expansion opportunity
The Chinese tech firm aims to link WeChat Pay with more digital wallets in Southeast Asia, where rival Alipay+ has established a strong presence.
Thu Huong Le · · 2 min read
Scanning through Vietnam’s QR code revolution
We look at how QR code payments are faring in Vietnam and some key takeaways from Nvidia’s recent conference.
Jonathan Chew · · 5 min read
No cash, no problem: Cross-border payments in SEA take off
Malaysia recently announced the launch of a payment link with Indonesia, allowing travelers between the two countries to pay for goods using QR codes.
Peter Cowan · · 1 min read
Indonesia rolls out international QR payments link-up with Thailand
Other ASEAN countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines have committed to joining the network, said Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo.
Gabriel Budi Sutrisno · · 1 min readAs China turns towards facial recognition payments, are QR codes on their way out?
In cities around China, vendors from supermarkets to bakeries have adopted facial recognition payments technology.
Zen Soo · · 5 min readNETS Group, Myanmar Payment Union to launch QR development program
The Payment Technology Exchange and Development Program’s first project would share NETS Group’s QR expertise with Myanmar Payment Union.
Miguel Cordon · · 1 min readRazer and Nets bury the hatchet, team up on cashless payments
The two former rivals working to allow Nets’ POS terminals to accept Razer Pay when it launches in Singapore next year.
Jack Ellis · · 2 min readSingapore introduces new rules for bike-share users, fines for abusers
The rules are part of the Land Transport Authority’s new licensing regime for bike-sharing services.
Jack Ellis · · 2 min readIn brief: Nets available outside Singapore for the first time with UnionPay partnership
Singaporeans will be able to pay with Nets at 7.5m UnionPay QR code points in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand.
Jack Ellis · · 1 min readBrief: Ant Financial and Globe roll out cashless payments in the Philippines
The Alibaba affiliate is backing Globe Telecom’s GCash ewallet, bringing QR code payments to malls owned by Globe parent Ayala Group.
Jack Ellis · · 2 min read