Cambodia introduces new eID card with biometrics and QR codes
The Cambodian government has issued instructions for ID cards and their new form. This includes the card’s design, features, validity…
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Digital photos to be required for German ID cards, passports from May 1
Germany is entering a new phase in the digitization process of its national ID card from the start of next…
Fintechs crucial to trust needed for financial inclusion: Rwanda Stock Exchange CEO
The growing emergence of fintechs in Africa represents major hope for the continent’s financial inclusion efforts. However, one serious problem…
Somalia decries plan by autonomous region to create parallel ID system
The Somali government has sharply criticized plans by Puntland, an autonomous region in the federal country, to create its own…
Ashade marks milestone for TrustPattern in trend for pattern codes and digital identity
Ashade is marking a milestone for its registered technology TrustPattern printable smartcard technology. The Houston, Texas-based company has rolled out…
Papua New Guinea not ready for biometric voting, electoral commissioner says
Papua New Guinea will hold general elections at some point in or before 2027 to elect members of the National…
Germany and Ukraine testing digital vehicle registration
Germany and Ukraine are opening public testing for their respective digital vehicle registration certificates as the European Union prepares to…
DPI eases financial inclusion, benefits delivery from India to Finland
As countries continue to roll out their digital transformation programs, conversations about the critical role of digital public infrastructure (DPI)…
UK groups call for government digital ID plan overhaul, limits for Gov.uk
UK digital identity industry groups are asking for the Gov.uk digital wallet and One Login single sign-on service to be…
Bhutan aims to upskill its citizens and grow awareness of national ID app
Bhutan, the Himalayan mountain kingdom better known for its Buddhist traditions and sublime scenery, also happens to be a recognized…
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