Digitization

Pakistan digitizes remittance sector as Mideast tensions mount
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20 July, 2026

Pakistan digitizes remittance sector as Mideast tensions mount

Pakistan targets 100% digital remittances as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif orders full digitization of overseas inflows to support a cashless...
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...
Vietnam passes digital law to unify rules, accelerate digitization
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18 December, 2025

Vietnam passes digital law to unify rules, accelerate digitization

Vietnam has approved a new law that will establish a legal framework to modernize public services, support citizens, and boost...
UK regulator makes sterling stablecoin payments priority for 2026
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17 December, 2025

UK regulator makes sterling stablecoin payments priority for 2026

FCA sets ambitious 2026 goals, expanding its sandbox to support stablecoins while advancing AI digitization and tokenization in financial innovation.
Pacific islands face tech woes; Vietnam, Laos seek digital ties
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8 December, 2025

Pacific islands face tech woes; Vietnam, Laos seek digital ties

A new report warns Pacific Island countries' digital push faces hurdles despite progress, while Vietnam and Laos deepen cooperation on...
Thailand tightens ID checks; Bangladesh boosts data security
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19 November, 2025

Thailand tightens ID checks; Bangladesh boosts data security

Thailand curbs SIM fraud with new ID checks, while Bangladesh enacts data protection laws to strengthen citizens’ privacy and digital...