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Towards a Cashless Singapore: A single QR code being rolled out to consolidate e-payment options.
“Describing that as “simple, swift and safe”, the two agencies added: “Simplicity and speed of e-payments were identified by MAS as one of the critical challenges impeding adoption of e-payment options in Singapore.
Read the full article here on ChannelNewsAsia: Singapore rolls out unified payment QR code SGQR in latest cashless push
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Possible smoking ban in HDBs: Explanation on how illegal smoking can be detected with the use of thermal cameras
“In response to queries, NEA said the cameras will be deployed in residential areas and other areas with “persistent feedback on smoking issues”. This includes corridors, lift lobbies and staircase landings, Dr Khor added.
“The principle is very simple,” Mr Tan said of the technology behind the thermal cameras. “The moment you have got some temperature difference, in this case the lit cigarette, the camera will highlight the area, zoom in and capture it.””
Read the full article here on ChannelNewsAsia: NEA will use cameras to detect illegal smoking – here’s how it could work
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World Politics: North Korean leader wants a second summit with U.S. President Trump
“At the first Trump-Kim summit, the US president gave the North Korean dictator a thumbs up in front of the cameras. That and the very fact the summit took place were wins for Kim. But for a second meeting, Kim will likely have more specific things—like economic concessions and the long-elusive peace treaty—in mind.”
Read the full article here on Quartz: Kim Jong Un liked his Trump summit so much, he’s calling for another one
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