Digital Identity

Namibia to launch a new payments system based on India’s UPI
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15 July, 2025

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
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8 July, 2025

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
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7 July, 2025

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
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2 July, 2025

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
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30 June, 2025

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.
Maldives makes strides in digital ID as Taiwan faces scrutiny
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24 June, 2025

Maldives makes strides in digital ID as Taiwan faces scrutiny

While the Maldives advances its digital ID initiative, Taiwan faces challenges with its own system, which has led several institutions...
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