Daon expanding in Japan thanks to Elements deal
Daon is expanding its footprint in Japan thanks to a deal with the country’s biometric authentication provider Elements Inc., the…
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Japanese govtech startup raises 600 million yen (US$4M) in funding
A release from the Tokyo-based digital ID firm Cross ID says it has raised a total of approximately 600 million…
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…
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,…
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