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Vietnam has expanded electronic identification eligibility to include foreign nationals residing lawfully in the country. The new decree, effective September 2026, integrates 206 document types into a national identification app.
Malaysia's International Regulatory Conference 2026 has begun in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together regional regulators and industry leaders to address emerging digital challenges including artificial intelligence governance, child protection online, and data sovereignty under the country's new regulatory framework.