Economics

For All Its Tech Savvy, Singapore Still Prefers Cash Over Digital Payments

China is leading Singapore in adopting cashless systems
Singapore Promotes Electronic Payments
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In tech-savvy Singapore, where almost everyone has a smartphone, nine out of 10 people still prefer to pay for everyday transactions the old-fashioned way – with cash.