[CORE Vlog Competition] 24 Hours with Digital Payment (Agnieska Rouly)

Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted businesses, leading to a global recession. Digital payments have emerged as a crucial tool to support the economic cycle by enabling contactless transactions. They facilitate safe online purchases of food and groceries, minimize physical contact in transportation, and reduce the risk of virus spread in public places. The adoption of digital payments has surged, especially in e-commerce and online services, offering new ways to support artists and those in need. The pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital, benefiting both consumers and producers, and proving essential in preventing the spread of the virus.

Takeaways

• 🌐 The COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted businesses, leading to a global recession, emphasizing the importance of digital solutions to support the economy.
• 🛒 Digital payments and online grocery shopping are highlighted as safe ways to support SMEs and local farmers during the pandemic.
• 🏠 Staying indoors is encouraged, but when going out is necessary, digital payments in online transportation bookings minimize physical contact for safety.
• 🚌 The use of digital payments in public transportation is faster and more secure, reducing the time spent on top-ups at stations and limiting physical contact.
• 🍽️ Dining out is a concern due to high physical contact; digital payments can significantly lower the risk of spreading the virus.
• 📈 In Indonesia, e-commerce and mobile payments have seen an 18.1% increase since the outbreak, showing a shift towards online transactions for survival.
• 💪 Online workout apps with easy payment systems have helped maintain well-being during the pandemic, demonstrating the adaptability of services.
• 🏥 Online medical services have become widely accessible, integrated with digital payment systems, for safer and more convenient healthcare.
• 🎨 The script introduces the concept of supporting artists through mobile payments, offering new options for those in need.
• 📊 Netflix experienced a 140% surge in usage during the pandemic, attributed to the support of digital payments, showcasing the shift in entertainment consumption.
• 🔐 The adoption of digital payments has accelerated to limit physical contact in transactions, benefiting all economic players and helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Q & A

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted businesses globally?

The COVID-19 pandemic has heavily affected businesses, leading to a global recession.

What role do digital payments play in supporting the economic cycle during the pandemic?

Digital payments offer a secure way to support the economic cycle by facilitating transactions for everyday necessities like food and groceries through online apps.

How can digital payments help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local farmers?

Digital payments enable SMEs and local farmers to continue their operations by allowing customers to order food and groceries online, thus supporting their businesses during challenging times.

What is the safest way to book online transportation during the pandemic?

The safest way to book online transportation is to use digital payments to minimize physical contact between the rider and the driver.

Why is digital payment preferred when using public transportation during the pandemic?

Digital payment is preferred as it is faster and more secure, saving time that would otherwise be needed for top-ups at stations and reducing the risk of spreading the virus.

How has the pandemic influenced the demand for dining out and what is a safer alternative?

The pandemic has raised severe concerns about dining out due to high demand for physical contact. A safer alternative is using digital payment methods to lower the risk of virus spread.

What impact has the pandemic had on e-commerce and mobile payment transactions in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, transactions through e-commerce, which often involve mobile payments, have increased by 18.1% since the outbreak.

How have online workout apps and digital payment systems contributed to well-being during the pandemic?

Online workout apps with easy payment systems have allowed people to maintain and improve their well-being while adhering to social distancing measures.

What role do digital payment systems play in accessing online medical services?

Digital payment systems make online medical services widely accessible, tying up with these services to ensure convenience and safety during the pandemic.

How have digital payments opened up new avenues for supporting artists during the pandemic?

Digital payments have introduced new options for supporting artists, such as crowdfunding and direct donations, which are essential for those in need.

What is one example of a significant increase in digital service usage due to the pandemic?

Netflix alone experienced a 140% surge in usage during the pandemic, which would not have been possible without the support of digital payments.

Why is the adoption of digital payments important in preventing the spread of COVID-19?

The adoption of digital payments is important as it limits physical contact during transactions, which is beneficial for all economic players in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

What challenges might consumers and producers face in adopting digital payments, and what is the suggested approach?

While the adoption of digital payments might be challenging, both consumers and producers ought to embrace digitization to adapt and thrive during the pandemic.