Japan and Asean to integrate QR code payments by 2025, confirms METI


JAKARTA/TOKYO (Bernama-VNA): Starting in 2025, Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will unify QR code payments, reported Vietnam News Agency (VNA) quoting Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

This move aims to simplify spending between these countries, eliminating the hassle of exchanging currency, especially for tourists, said the METI representative noting, ongoing discussions with governments and central banks of various countries, including those in Southeast Asia.

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