Cash transactions in Asia are rapidly declining, with physical money expected to account for just 14% of total transactions by 2027, down from 47% in 2019.

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Travel spending surged during the 2025 Chinese New Year, with Alipay reporting significant increases in China’s inbound and ...

The number of Alipay transactions made by outbound Chinese travelers across the 90 million-strong Alipay+ global merchants network increased by 30% ...

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Cash is rapidly disappearing from consumer transactions across Asia, as QR codes and smartphone-based technologies take center stage. According ...

Mastercard Inc. reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, surpassing analyst expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.82, compared to a forecast of $3.70. The ...

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript January 30, 2025 Mastercard Incorporated beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $3.82, ...

Industry experts note that this behaviour change reflects a growing demand for authenticity and cultural immersion.

Singapore saw about 2.9 million tourists from China in the first 11 months of last year, overtaking Indonesia as the top ...