
Digital Identity
Italy advances digital wallet scheme; Tanzania cuts VAT rate
Italy and Tanzania are advancing digitalization, with the former adding features for digital wallets and the latter reducing VAT to...
Namibia to launch a new payments system based on India’s UPI
India’s Narendra Modi visited Namibia recently to seal an agreement to assist the country roll out the new system, based...
Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans
Nigeria has partnered with the World Food Programme to disburse aid via digital wallets, while Somalia now uses biometrics on...
Digital ID adoption gathers steam in Vietnam, PNG
The adoption of digital IDs is rapidly advancing, with Vietnam looking to onboard foreigners while PNG getting support from Australia...
Malaysia launches mobile app for gov’t services, national ID
MyGov Malaysia app can be used for government services such as road tax renewals, passport applications, and medical appointments.
Digital ID for people with disabilities advance in S. Korea, Thailand
Elsewhere, Malawi will launch a national digital ID system before the end of 2026, eyeing two million enrollments.