Digital ID

Sri Lanka backs hybrid cloud system; Mauritius boosts fintech plans
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8 July, 2026

Sri Lanka backs hybrid cloud system; Mauritius boosts fintech plans

Sri Lanka advances a hybrid sovereign cloud while Mauritius launches its fintech strategy to strengthen digital finance, inclusion, and economic...
Rwanda extends digital IDs to refugees, Kenya boosts cybersecurity
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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...
Australian police trial live facial recognition
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23 June, 2026

Australian police trial live facial recognition

Western Australia Police is trialing live facial recognition technology to enhance safety, aid policing, and address community concerns about privacy.
Bhutan joins 50-in-5; Malaysia boosts digital ID security
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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...
India’s UPI expands to Cambodia, digital health IDs hit 900M
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8 June, 2026

India’s UPI expands to Cambodia, digital health IDs hit 900M

India boosts digital payments and healthcare as UPI expands in Cambodia and its digital health ID—ABHA—reaches 900 million registrations in...
Vietnam taps digital assets collateral for SMEs, boosts VNeID
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5 June, 2026

Vietnam taps digital assets collateral for SMEs, boosts VNeID

Vietnam proposes allowing SMEs to use digital assets as loan collateral while advancing the VNeID into a comprehensive national digital...