Vietnam moves to link VNeID with Singapore, Laos digital ID systems
Vietnam has formalized plans to connect its VNeID digital identity system with Singapore’s Singpass and Laos’ LAeID, starting with airport…
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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…
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…
Philippines eyes privacy-preserving age checks for social media
The Philippines seems like it’s following through on its stronger rhetoric on social media platforms as it now focuses on…
Philippines pushes platform accountability, seeks ASEAN backing for tougher social media rules
The Philippines is getting tougher on social media platforms and called attention to the backlash that Meta in particular has…
Myanmar’s digital ID strategy comes amid a fraught landscape
Myanmar’s military government is accelerating construction of national digital identity infrastructure despite ongoing civil war, using a phased deployment strategy…
Thailand puts verifiable credentials at center of 2027 digital ID strategy
Thailand’s digital development agency is planning big moves for 2027 as it focuses on digital ID and digital transformation. The…
Cambodia’s digital verification platform wins UN public service award
Cambodia’s document verification platform verify.gov.kh has been recognized with the United Nations Public Service Award 2026 in the category of…
Cambodia exports digital verification platform to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste has launched a national digital document verification platform built with Cambodian technology, marking another example of Southeast Asian governments…
Vietnam and Singapore forge deeper ties based on digital identity, mutual opportunity
Digital identity is deepening ties between Vietnam and Singapore. The leading digital identity system in Southeast Asia and one of…
