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Vietnam has issued a new government decree allowing foreign nationals lawfully residing in the country to obtain electronic identification accounts. The reform also expands document integration on the national identification app, taking effect in September 2026.
Laos has officially launched its LAeID digital identity application, marking the end of paper-based identity documents and household registration books. The nationwide rollout began July 18, with citizens now required to register for digital identification to access government services.
India is launching Central Know-Your-Customer 2.0 in August, enabling bank and insurance customers to access services through a single identification system. Mutual funds are expected to join later this year.
Britain's incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has abandoned a £1.8 billion digital identity scheme, redirecting resources to address a persistent cost-of-living crisis that has left voters struggling with soaring energy and food costs.
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to shelve the national digital ID programme, committing instead to redirect government resources towards addressing the country's cost-of-living crisis and devolving power away from Westminster.
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Malaysia's MyDigital ID programme has reached 12 million registrations as of June 30, with the government integrating 114 online services into a unified digital identity platform to streamline citizen access to government services.