UN sees positive strides in digital government service delivery
Digital government has made major steps forward around the world over the past two years, according to a new report…
Asia
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Next wins 4 new contracts to supply fingerprint sensors to Asian partners
Oslo-based biometric sensors supplier Next has won a second order for its fingerprint sensor, which will be used in Bangladesh’s…
The FIDO Alliance APAC Summit
The FIDO Alliance APAC Summit JW Marriott, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sept. 10-11, 2024 Unlock a Secure Tomorrow with FIDO Authentication!…
3 East Asian countries expand biometric border systems
Myanmar junta’s new smart card is trapping migrant workers inside the country and fueling a black market. Indonesia and Malaysia…
Asian banks deploy biometrics and digital ID for security, additional services
As digital identity gains prominence in a financial industry beset by fraud, nations in Asia are enabling banks to lead…
Huawei accelerates global digital transformation with digital ID, ICT and 5G projects
In recent years, global telecommunications provider Huawei Technologies has significantly ramped up its involvement in infrastructure projects aimed at supporting…
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…
South Korea’s Hancom invests, gets Facephi biometrics APAC distribution deal
An investment agreement between Facephi and South Korea-based software company Hancom gives the latter exclusive licensing rights to Facephi’s biometric…
Next Biometrics gains momentum in Asia with volume fingerprint sensor order
Next Biometrics has announced a new volume order for its FAP20 fingerprint sensors worth NOK 6.6 million (US$600,000), to supply…
Worldcoin tours Asia, partners for crypto off-ramping capabilities
Members of the Tools for Humanity product development team toured Asia to gather feedback before World ID verification expands throughout…
