TOKYO -- Vending machines are becoming ever more accessible to people in China thanks to a growing number of newly installed units accepting payment by smartphone.
A man walks up to a vending machine in a Shenzhen subway station to grab a bite. But instead of a can of soda or bag of chips, his options are far more exotic. Yes, the basic snack items are available ...
BANGKOK/SHANGHAI -- The market for smart vending machines in Southeast Asia and China is booming on widespread mobile payments, contactless shopping habits left over from the coronavirus pandemic, and ...