Thursday, May 23, 2024 UnionPay International, supported by the Bank of China Singapore Branch (BOCSG) and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Singapore Branch (ICBCSG), hosted a special cultural and tourism promotion event known as Project Excellence Singapore. The event, organized by China Express Travel(s) Pte Ltd and held at the China Cultural Centre on 12 May 2024, was a key part of UnionPay’s initiative to enhance payment services in Mainland China for international visitors. Over 240 attendees learned about the convenience and benefits of using UnionPay cards and UnionPay-enabled e-wallets while traveling in China, eliminating the need for cash as China moves towards a cashless society.
Project Excellence Singapore, coupled with the seamless payment experience provided by UnionPay, BOCSG, and ICBCSG, is shaping the future of cross-border transactions, enabling travelers and businesses to thrive in an interconnected world. The event featured a presentation titled “World Cultural Heritage in China” by Professor Li Liang Yi, who has a long-term collaboration with the China Cultural Centre and Tourism Office to share insights about China and Chinese culture in Singapore. Additionally, Mr.
Huiming Cai, General Manager of UnionPay International Southeast Asia, shared convenient payment solutions for traveling in China, highlighting apps enabled to scan with UnionPay QR Codes such as BOC Mobile Banking, DBS PayLah!, DCS Cards, Huawei Pay, ICBC Mobile Banking, OC.
