Digital Transformation

Japanese minister lays out digitalization plans for 2026
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13 January, 2026

Japanese minister lays out digitalization plans for 2026

Japan’s digital transformation minister outlined 2025 gains in digital ID adoption and plans to expand ID services and government AI...
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...
Tajikistan’s digital push cut costs, time, risk
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6 January, 2026

Tajikistan’s digital push cut costs, time, risk

A digitalization strategy, supported by the UN and the World Bank, has reduced clearance time and provided businesses with greater...
Estonia, Ukraine deepen digital transformation partnership
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5 January, 2026

Estonia, Ukraine deepen digital transformation partnership

Estonia has been supporting Ukraine’s digital projects for years, and the two countries have reiterated this cooperation, extending now to...
Laos rolls out digital ID with support from Japan, Vietnam
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2 January, 2026

Laos rolls out digital ID with support from Japan, Vietnam

After a successful pilot in the capital of Vientiane, Laos is issuing the digital ID across the country as the...