Batam, Riau Islands, July 26 -- The campaign to increase adoption of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) for cross-border transactions should begin focusing on younger demographics more familiar with digital payment systems.

This need has become increasingly evident in the economic activities of several regions in the Riau Islands, particularly on weekends when tourists from Singapore and Malaysia arrive in large numbers.

The preference for cashless transactions among international visitors is no longer a new phenomenon, especially in the Riau Islands.

Digital payment systems are becoming popular among foreign tourists, particularly in Batam City, which shares close borders with Singapore and Malaysia.

A recent observat...