Japan, ASEAN to launch joint QR code payment services in FY2025

International travelers expected to benefit from initiative

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New QR code payment services would let international travelers make purchases abroad using their own payment methods. © Reuters

ANNA NISHINO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government has started talks with Southeast Asian countries to enable joint use of QR code payment services, which would let international travelers make purchases abroad using their own payment methods.

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