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Public needs should drive Asia's digital payment transition

Authorities must prioritize inclusivity and understanding of diverse user groups

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Kailash Madan
April 16, 2024 17:00 JST
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An Ahmedabad vegetable vendor receives cash next to a QR code for Paytm: Many people in Asia still prefer to use traditional payment methods. © Reuters

Kailash Madan is the Singapore-based head of global sales at Primer, a provider of payments infrastructure for online merchants.

Asia's diverse payment landscape is a hotbed of innovation which has given rise to some of the most cutting-edge payment systems in the world.

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