Central Asia

World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies
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9 September, 2026

World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies

Asia-Pacific’s digital ID rollout remains uneven: 2.8 billion people globally lack access, while Bangladesh plans a $747M One-ID project for...
Japan seeks AI alliances with five Central Asian nations
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30 December, 2025

Japan seeks AI alliances with five Central Asian nations

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has planned a meeting with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to discuss...
Kazakhstan partners with EU; Huawei launches GovTech1.0
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30 October, 2025

Kazakhstan partners with EU; Huawei launches GovTech1.0

Kazakhstan boosts digital transformation through EU collaboration, while Huawei launches GovTech 1.0 to enhance government modernization in Central Asia.
Kazakhstan, Qatar drive digital transformation initiatives
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12 September, 2025

Kazakhstan, Qatar drive digital transformation initiatives

Kazakhstan advances AI and blockchain for economic growth, while Qatar Development Bank adopts IBM solutions for digital transformation.
CBDCs can improve cross-border payments, financial inclusion in the Middle East: IMF
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25 June, 2024

CBDCs can improve cross-border payments, financial inclusion in the Middle East: IMF

IMF says Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries can significantly benefit from CBDCs but urges caution as they come with...
Chainalysis report shows Central, Southern Asia leading in digital currency adoption
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29 September, 2023

Chainalysis report shows Central, Southern Asia leading in digital currency adoption

Chainalysis recent report looks at both on-chain and real-world data to measure the 'grassroots' adoption of blockchain technology and digital...