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Tag: QR code

Posted inSouth Korea

As Omicron surges, Korea goes low tech

by Andrew Salmon January 27, 2022February 1, 2022

ANSEONG – Early last Saturday evening, this writer received an ominous text message on his smartphone. It said that a Covid-19 outbreak had been traced to a pub I had visited last Thursday evening, warned me to isolate immediately and get tested as soon as possible.   On Sunday, I drove to a downtown testing […]

Posted inOpinion

Why China is changing fast while Japan is not

by Joon Young Kwon October 12, 2020October 12, 2020
Posted inNortheast Asia, South Korea

Korea deploys QR-code system nationwide

by Andrew Salmon and Agencies July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Posted inBeijing, China, Covid-19, Economy, Health, Technology

QR codes help China fight virus

by Frank Chen May 12, 2020May 13, 2020
Posted inChina

New technology to ease China’s seasonal Spring rush

by Asia Times staff January 24, 2019February 18, 2020
Paying with your face is the latest trend in China's cashless payment market. Photo: Xinhua
Posted inBeijing, China

Facial recognition the future of cashless payment in China

by Asia Times staff December 20, 2018February 18, 2020
Beijing will start issuing residence permits to people from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau living on the mainland. Photo: Xinhua
Posted inChina

China to launch e-ID cards for citizens via phone QR codes

by Asia Times staff April 19, 2018February 18, 2020
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Posted inAustralia, Oceania, Russia, World

Blockchain technology could solve whiskey counterfeiting

by Richard Cook March 13, 2018February 18, 2020
Advertising boards for Paytm, a digital payment company, are seen at stalls of roadside vegetable vendors as they wait for customers in Mumbai. Photo: Reuters
Posted inIndia, South Asia

Waiver of merchant fee to boost digital payments in India

by Asia Times staff December 20, 2017February 18, 2020

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