Article by Cathy Resurreccion
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30 June, 2026
Rwanda extends digital IDs to refugees, Kenya boosts cybersecurity
African nations are enhancing digital identity and public services, with Rwanda issuing digital biometric IDs and Kenya strengthening its cybersecurity...
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29 June, 2026
Philippines advances digital inclusion through e-wallets
The Philippines boosts digital finance, with Maya providing fuel subsidies to PUV drivers and GCash offering digital wallet services to...
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26 June, 2026
Philippines central bank backs cheaper, fairer e-payments fees
BSP is lifting transaction fee moratorium, promoting fair digital payment practices as online transactions surge for the first five months.
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25 June, 2026
France sets 2030 deadline for quantum-safe encryption
France's ANSSI mandates quantum-resistant encryption, signaling a shift in security standards for government and critical infrastructures by 2030.
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23 June, 2026
China signs 26 banks to digital yuan, advances mBridge
China signs 26 institutions for digital yuan cross-border payments as mBridge advances toward rollout, supporting faster transactions and yuan adoption.
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22 June, 2026
Bhutan joins 50-in-5; Malaysia boosts digital ID security
Two Asian nations are advancing their digital identity infrastructure: Bhutan has joined the global 50-in-5 campaign, while Malaysia is rolling...


