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