Vietnam’s digital economy grows, national GDP may overtake Thailand’s
Vietnam’s digital economy reached $39 billion in gross merchandise value in 2025, growing 17 percent, the second‑highest rate in Southeast…
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Malaysia’s MBI looks to Zetrix blockchain for age verification
While age assurance laws progress in Australia, the EU and the UK, Asian nations are also beginning to emerge as…
Mandatory biometric verification for Starlink users in Nigeria goes into effect
Users of satellite internet service provider Starlink in Nigeria are being required to complete a biometric Know Your Customer (KYC)…
Tanzania working on legislative framework for infant ID registration
An Infant Registration Bill will be tabled for scrutiny during Tanzania’s next parliamentary session, set to begin on January 27….
Idex, Next Biometrics report new orders for secure access control in Asia
Idex Biometrics and Next Biometrics have announced new orders for biometric access control products, satisfying continued demand for fingerprint biometric‑based…
Biometrics providers to demo, discuss AI-induced shift in IDV landscape
Digital identity verification has been growing at a robust rate for years, but the technology needed to do it securely…
Major upgrade to Jordan’s Sanad digital ID app adds instant activation
The updated version of Jordan’s government services portal offers a faster, more comprehensive user experience, with a key upgrade in…
Facial recognition, not more officers, will cut petty crime: UK Police Chiefs’ head
Retrospective facial recognition will do more to reduce petty crime than increasing the number of police on patrol, according to…
Brunei officially launches national digital ID app
After a soft launch in November, Brunei has officially introduced its national digital identity app called Brunei ID. The app…
Credas tests first wallet for property compliance checks
Credas has completed its first live identity verification and compliance check for a real estate transaction through a digital identity…
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