Digital ID

Vietnam, Laos enhance AI strategies and cybersecurity measures
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4 February, 2026

Vietnam, Laos enhance AI strategies and cybersecurity measures

Southeast Asian nations Vietnam and Laos enhance digital policies, with Vietnam enforcing identity verification online and Laos launching a national...
UK advances digital wallet development after ID mandate scrap
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26 January, 2026

UK advances digital wallet development after ID mandate scrap

The U.K. is advancing a digital wallet for government credentials, despite recent backlash against mandatory digital ID plans by its...
UK makes progress on digital verification for alcohol sales
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16 January, 2026

UK makes progress on digital verification for alcohol sales

U.K. is set to implement digital verification for age checks on alcohol sales, but the timeline was pushed beyond 2025...
Votari is ready to trial online voting with blockchain
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13 January, 2026

Votari is ready to trial online voting with blockchain

Votari offers a secure and user-friendly platform for digital voting, ensuring privacy and verifiability through blockchain technology.
World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
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9 January, 2026

World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation

The grant will be used to develop a government data sharing service, a cloud platform, and a digital portal where...
Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience
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8 January, 2026

Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience

Dubai welcomed 10 million overnight visitors in the first half of 2025, with the new system expected to reduce congestion...