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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How Vietnam can manage risks, challenges to unlock full digital transformation gains
Issues around privacy, data security, skills gap, and potential exclusion from the digital ecosystem, have been identified among the risks…
ASEAN countries discuss digital fraud prevention in Bangkok
Countries within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signed a declaration pledging to boost collaboration on preventing online…
Vietnam reaches 70M enrolled in biometric national ID database
Vietnam has successfully enrolled 70 million citizens into its national ID database over the last two years thanks to a…
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…
Vietnam integrating digital ID with more public services to make super app
The Vietnamese government is in the processing of expanding its digital government ecosystem by adding more services to its national…
60-day deadline for child residence registration in Vietnam
A decree issued by Vietnam late last month requires newborns to be registered for a residence certificate within a period…
Public sector digital ID initiatives mark incremental progress in digital transformation
Efforts to develop and implement government-backed digital identity systems are gaining momentum globally, with advancements reported in Saudi Arabia, Australia,…
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…
Vietnam tightens social media regulations with mandatory user authentication
The Vietnamese government has introduced stricter regulations requiring social media platforms to authenticate users’ identities through registered phone numbers. The…
