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China Expands Cross-Border QR Payment with ASEAN, Enabling Yuan Transactions in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore
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Business·5/4/2026AI summary

China Expands Cross-Border QR Payment with ASEAN, Enabling Yuan Transactions in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore

China has enabled cross-border QR code payments with Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, allowing users to pay in their home currencies. Alipay and QRIS now work across borders, with Chinese visitors able to use digital wallets in Thailand since late October and UnionPay/Alipay in Vietnam since December. Natixis analysts say the move advances dedollarisation, promotes yuan internationalisation and strengthens ASEAN economic ties.

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SCMP Economy
CBI Launches AI Chatbot ABHAY with QR Codes to Verify Notices, Combat Cybercrime
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Tech·4/20/2026AI summary

CBI Launches AI Chatbot ABHAY with QR Codes to Verify Notices, Combat Cybercrime

CBI announces new verification system from May 1: notices will carry QR codes scannable via AI chatbot ABHAY to instantly verify authenticity. Launched by CJI Surya Kant at the 22nd D P Kohli Memorial Lecture, this first-of-its-kind initiative aims to protect citizens from fake CBI notices and digital arrest scams. The chatbot will check CBI's database and also display notice expiry dates.

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Economic Times