ASEAN finance chiefs agree to expand cross-border QR payments

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Vietnam's Momo payment app uses QR codes. Laos has been in talks with Vietnam to link QR payment platforms. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer

LUANG PRABANG, Laos -- Top financial officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Friday to promote the expansion of cross-border QR payments through compatible platforms.

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