Digital Transformation

Philippines nears passage of eBayad digital payments bill
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20 March, 2026

Philippines nears passage of eBayad digital payments bill

Philippine advances the eBayad Act, pushing digital payments for government services to reduce long lines, improve transparency, and speed up...
Zimbabwe launches AI strategy; Mozambique unveils digital agency
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20 March, 2026

Zimbabwe launches AI strategy; Mozambique unveils digital agency

Zimbabwe and Mozambique are advancing digital transformation with a national AI strategy and a new agency to enhance public services...
Barbados raises the bar for financial inclusivity with BIM Pay
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18 March, 2026

Barbados raises the bar for financial inclusivity with BIM Pay

Barbados' digital wallet, BIM Pay, is launching on March 31, with the central bank working on measures to ensure a...
Swiss e-ID launch delayed; Ireland’s digital transformation
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12 March, 2026

Swiss e-ID launch delayed; Ireland’s digital transformation

European countries are progressing on digital IDs, with Ireland aiming for 100% digitized public services by 2030 and Switzerland delaying...
Japan probes CBDC as e-payment market projected to reach $227B
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11 March, 2026

Japan probes CBDC as e-payment market projected to reach $227B

Japan's digital payment and digital wallet market is set to reach $227B by 2026, as the BoJ explores wholesale CBDC...
Vietnam e-wallet market up 26.6%, AI rules begin
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10 March, 2026

Vietnam e-wallet market up 26.6%, AI rules begin

Vietnam's prepaid card and digital wallet market is booming, with strong growth projections. The country also leads Southeast Asia in...