Digital Transformation

Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees
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18 August, 2026

Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees

Lebanon secures $150 million from the World Bank for digital transformation, while India paves the way for merchant fees on...
Nigeria digital payment fraud falls but costs $19M
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12 August, 2026

Nigeria digital payment fraud falls but costs $19M

Nigerians lost ₦25.85 billion to digital payment fraud in 2025, while South Africa proposes draft rules for cross-border digital currency...
Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB
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10 August, 2026

Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB

The Philippines trails Asia's digital economy leaders, said ADB, while WSFS reports growing digital wallet adoption and debit-first spending in...
Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system
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31 July, 2026

Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system

Greece launches a €415.6 million ($472.8 million) bid for a digital ID card system to enhance security, authentication, and compliance...
Vietnam sets digital economy strategy, tightens crypto rules
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28 July, 2026

Vietnam sets digital economy strategy, tightens crypto rules

Vietnam advances its data governance strategy to 2045, as regulators impose tougher penalties for unlicensed crypto trading starting in September.
Papua New Guinea tackles AI, identity under digital reform
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17 July, 2026

Papua New Guinea tackles AI, identity under digital reform

Papua New Guinea advances digital transformation with AI-focused cybercrime reforms, expanded tech adoption, and a new Australia partnership.