Digital Government News and E-Government & Public Technology Updates
Philippines customs agency to pilot processing system at NAIA, Batangas port
The Philippine customs bureau is preparing to test a new processing system at Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the Port of Batangas as it steps up efforts to modernize trade procedures. The ...
BNM launches MyCoverageOKU to expand access to insurance and takaful information in Malaysia
Malaysia’s insurance and takaful industry is stepping up efforts to promote financial inclusion with the launch of MyCoverageOKU, a digital platform that makes it easier for persons with ...
Focus on strengthening India’s AI infrastructure; IndiaAI Mission lays the long-term foundation
Over the past 25 years, India has built public digital infrastructure that private companies, researchers, and citizens use to build services at scale. Artificial intelligence is now emerging as ...
Canada builds on CETA trade ties with EU meetings in Ireland
Canada is using a Dublin meeting with European Union trade officials to mark 10 years since the signing of CETA and to push for broader commercial cooperation. The talks also help prepare for the ...
Philippines generative AI adoption trails Southeast Asia peers as internet access lags
Digital adoption gaps in the Philippines are limiting how quickly workers and businesses use generative AI tools across the economy. A regional study shows only 53% of the country’s working ...
EU opens Booking.com probe over fraud and phishing risks
European Union regulators are stepping up scrutiny of online travel platforms as enforcement of the bloc's Digital Services Act expands. Booking.com now faces an investigation into whether it is ...
Malaysia Aims to Address Burdensome Digital Platform Practices Affecting MSMEs
Malaysia is assessing measures to ensure the country’s digital economy grows under fair competition while protecting local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. This includes reviewing high ...
APEC finance ministers agree to boost policy coordination amid external risks
Asia-Pacific policymakers are stepping up joint economic coordination as the region faces mounting uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and uneven growth conditions. The latest APEC finance ...
Malaysia bans highly classified public sector data from being stored in the cloud
Malaysia is tightening controls over the storage and processing of government data as the use of cloud services and artificial intelligence becomes increasingly widespread in the public sector. ...
CRA expands pre-filled tax return program for 2026 filing
Canada is widening its push to automate basic tax filing for lower-income residents with simple tax situations ahead of the 2026 return season. Canadians who want a chance to be included in the ...
Malaysia proposes e-Rahmah to help local traders compete with foreign e-commerce platforms
During the 2027 Budget debate, a government Member of Parliament proposed expanding the Rahmah sales programme to digital channels to support local traders facing price pressure from foreign ...
World Bank Group launches digital strategy to widen access and support job creation
Developing economies are under pressure to expand employment and improve basic services as digital access remains uneven across income levels. The World Bank Group says its first digital strategy ...
Pakistan tax authorities prepare reform briefing for prime minister
Pakistan's tax administration is set to present Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with an update on digital enforcement and structural reform efforts aimed at narrowing a tax gap of more than 1 ...
Malaysia plans to table data centre bill to Cabinet in 2027
Malaysia is tightening its regulatory direction for the data centre industry as the sector continues to expand, increasing pressure on the country's energy and water supplies. The move also aims ...
U.S.-EU tech dispute deepens over spectrum proposal affecting SpaceX
Tensions over Europe’s technology sovereignty agenda are escalating as Washington warns Brussels against measures that could narrow market access for American satellite and cloud companies. The ...
Philippines customs digitalization push targets trade efficiency and transparency
The Philippines' Bureau of Customs is advancing a plan to shift to a fully digital customs environment through the proposed Customs Processing System. The initiative is positioned as a key ...
IDfy targets insurance, telecom expansion in the Philippines
Amid rising concern over financial scams in the Philippines, digital identity verification provider IDfy is preparing to widen its reach beyond banks and other existing clients. The company is ...
Philippines AI governance debate centers on WAICO sovereignty risks
The Philippines' debate over artificial intelligence policy is widening beyond technology adoption into questions of strategic autonomy and data control. A commentary warns that the World ...
India digital payments fee risks boosting cash use
India is preparing to impose a new charge on some Unified Payments Interface transactions, raising concerns that merchants and consumers will shift back toward physical currency. The move comes as ...
Pakistan FBR implements faceless tax audit system from October 15
Pakistan's tax administration is shifting designated audit, assessment and recovery proceedings into a digital workflow through the National Faceless Centre from October 15, 2026. The move extends ...
DXS International says NHS England GP IT framework could reopen UK primary care market
After more than three years of procurement disruption in UK general practice software, DXS International says a new NHS England framework could improve access for suppliers serving GP surgeries. ...
