Social media use requires ID verification in Nepal and Vietnam
While countries undergo digital transformation, which can include constructing a digital identity system or creating a national digital platform, somewhere…
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Nepal grapples with national ID distribution challenges as banks make card mandatory
Since January 14, it is mandatory to present one’s national ID card in Nepal when opening a bank account. This…
Nepal integrates national ID with digital govt app to expand public service access
The Nepalese government recently integrated the national ID system with a digital government application dubbed Nagarik App to enable expanded…
Nepal MPs want assurance on national ID system data security
Lawmakers in Nepal have been asking important questions regarding the data security architecture of the national ID card program being…
Nepal considers extending ID cards to foreign nationals of Nepali origin
Discussions are underway to issue identity cards to Nepali-origin individuals and families who have lived abroad for generations, The Kathmandu…
Social media platforms to feel global regulatory crunch in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a tough year for social media platforms, as the world trends toward stronger age…
Nepal reverses mandatory national ID requirement for social security benefits
The government of Nepal has reversed its decision to mandate the use of national identity cards for citizens to receive…
Nepal MPs say popularize national ID before mandating for service access
Some lawmakers in Nepal are unhappy that the government is in a rush to make the national digital ID card…
Biometric cards adapt with national digital identity systems
Governments in various countries are adopting and adapting digital identity systems with or based on cards. The Nepal government is…
Nepal’s digital identity transformation fosters challenges
In striving to develop a comprehensive digital identity system, Nepal is embarking on a transformative journey, promising to overhaul the…
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