Asia-Pacific prepares for new tech regulation
Countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) should work on making their national digital IDs interoperable, says Daniel Castro, vice…
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World Economic Forum predicts $2 trillion digital economy for ASEAN by 2030
The World Economic Forum (WEF) says data standards, ethical AI and diaspora are the keys to the future digital economy…
Digital transformation well underway in Thailand with launch of wallet scheme
Thailand is beginning the implementation of its digital wallet program, as the government makes further commitments on a national AI…
ASEAN members agree on inclusive, interoperable DPI for stronger economic integration
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has reached important agreements with the view to accelerating the building of inclusive,…
Digital transformation plans progress in ASEAN region
The world is about to receive its first region-wide digital economy agreement covering areas such as digital ID, digital payments,…
ASEAN launches talks on regionwide digital public infrastructure development agreement
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has begun negotiations on a Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) that will define…
US, UK and ASEAN debating how to regulate AI
Governments, civil society and businesses are all attempting to steer the development of artificial intelligence. The Ada Lovelace Institute wants…
Deal between Philippines and Singapore could herald more digital ID interoperability
A memorandum of understanding signed by the governments of the Philippines and Singapore that will allow each nation’s digital ID…
Southeast Asian countries leverage digital ID and IT infrastructure for cashless aid during pandemic
Efforts by Singapore’s government to prepare the island nation’s digital infrastructure, including its national digital identity system, helped it cope…
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