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Johnson & Johnson virtual training centers help Asia's surgeons

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14-Mar-18 At the Johnson & Johnson Institute in Kawasaki, Japan, the US company runs surgical training facilities, attracting health professionals with realistic surgical simulations. At the same time, it gathers valuable data on what kinds of equipment doctors need. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]

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Cash is more popular than ever, central bankers say

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12-Mar-18 Despite the increased use of electronic payments around the world, there is “scant evidence” of a shift away from cash, according to the latest quarterly review from the Bank for International Settlements - the 'central bank of central banks'. [image: istock / news.com.au]

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WeChat Pay and AliPay expand worldwide

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28-Feb-18 China's mobile payment apps are expanding their global presence. Wechat processes transactions in 13 currencies and Alipay supports 27 currencies; consumers in 24 countries recieve tax refunds through Alipay; and Alibaba has partnered with India's PayTM since 2015. [image: China Plus]

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Your office's air conditioner is watching you

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23-Feb-18 Japan's Daikin Industries plans to let its air conditioners gather data on employee movements and their work environments, aiming to start a new data-driven service that will advise clients on how to create better and healthier workplaces. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]

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