Japan’s My Number ID officially replaces health insurance cards
The issuance of health insurance cards in Japan has now been officially discontinued in favor of the 12-digit My Number…
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Japan supporting identity system upgrades in Vietnam, Laos
Japan is providing funding and technical expertise to neighboring countries to help them upgrade their identity ecosystems, as its own…
Japan incentivizes use of My Number ID card as driver’s license, moves towards mDL
Japan has had a bumpy road with its My Number personal identification card, but despite this has added another widespread…
Hitachi biometrics to authenticate payments at 100 Japanese stores
Hitachi and Tobu Railway will commence the rollout of its biometric authentication service in over 100 locations around Japan including…
Japan trials my number card app for stricter IDV following fraud incidents
On August 1, 2024, Digital Minister Taro Kono oversaw the trial of the upcoming My Number Card Face-to-Face Verification app…
Raonsecure up to 5M biometric authentication subscribers in Japan
South Korea-based Raonsecure has surpassed 5 million monthly active users for its biometric authentication subscription service in Japan, as it…
OIX expands digital ID collaboration to Japan with DNP membership
Japan’s Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) has joined the Open Identity Exchange (OIX), making it the first firm from the country…
Digital identity to boost security and efficiency in finance across the globe
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, digital identity is emerging as a cornerstone for the financial sector,…
Biometrics cutting the line of in-person payments innovations: Mastercard
Mastercard sees biometrics for in-store payments as a part of a broader shift towards seamless interactions of all kinds, as…
Australia and Japan showcase cross-border verifiable credentials
In recent years, Australia and Japan have both launched digital identity initiatives allowing their citizens to verify themselves online. The…
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