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This Jakarta eatery accepts payment through Ovo, Lippo's proprietary e-money platform. (Photo by Jun Suzuki)
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Lippo Group moves to cash in on Indonesia's cashless society

Conglomerate aims to unite 60 million customers through digital wallet

JUN SUZUKI and WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writers | China

JAKARTA -- Indonesian conglomerate Lippo Group will take advantage of its vast customer base of 60 million to strengthen mobile payment services, a promising market where its future may lie.

Online shopping and ride-hailing apps have quickly gained currency in Indonesia as consumers have embraced smartphones. Of the country's population of 260 million people, more than half is 30 or younger.

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