Cambodia studies Kazakhstan’s digital public service model
Cambodia is looking to Kazakhstan’s experience in digitalizing public services as it advances its own modernization agenda. A delegation from…
Articles By Lu-Hai Liang
Lu-Hai Liang is Identity Policy and Infrastructure Reporter for APAC at Biometric Update. Reporting primarily from Southeast Asia, he covers digital public infrastructure, civil identification systems, identity documents, verification technology and cross-border digital identity initiatives across the region. His work has appeared in international publications including The Guardian, the BBC and Wired. Connect with Lu-Hai on LinkedIn.
Synthetic IDs, ghost broking push insurers beyond one-time identity checks
Synthetic identities now account for about half of identity fraud recorded in National SIRA, according to Synectics Solutions, as insurers…
Civil society groups question ASEAN’s digital economy pact
As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations presses ahead with its landmark Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), some have urged…
MojeID introduces post‑quantum digital identity security, with more to come
Czech digital identity provider MojeID has launched new post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) protections. It’s for the ever-nearing future when quantum computers…
Hong Kong, Singapore expand facial recognition for in-vehicle border clearance
Hong Kong will launch an automated clearance pilot for cross‑border private cars at the Hong Kong‑Zhuhai‑Macao Bridge in December. Drivers…
Malaysia and MyDigital ID: When optional starts to look unavoidable
It’s been a big year for MyDigital ID, Malaysia’s national digital identity system. Once promoted by Malaysia’s cybersecurity chief as…
Indonesia and World Bank launch market consultation for new ABIS
Indonesia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has launched an Early Market Engagement process to guide the procurement of a next-generation Automated…
SITA launches walk-through biometric border processing system
SITA has launched a new border processing system designed to eliminate physical stops at airport immigration checkpoints. SITA Border Flow…
ASEAN, WEF turn to DEFA implementation in first digital economy outlook
Southeast Asia has concluded negotiations on a landmark regional digital economy agreement. A new report now turns attention to implementation…
Estonia’s e‑Residency programme sees record growth in business creation
New data from Estonia’s e‑Residency programme shows a sharp increase in company formation. Most businesses were founded by entrepreneurs who…
