Hong Kong tourists may start using Octopus app in Japan this year, company says
[HKFP] - 03/5/2025
Hong Kong tourists may be able to use the Octopus app in Japan later this year as the payment platform plans to expand its service overseas, the company has announced. Octopus Holding Ltd, currently in discussion with Japanese e-payment platforms, hopes that Hong Kong tourists can start using (…)
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