Monthly Archives: January 2020
China’s facial recognition 5G glasses
Customs officers in Shenzhen, China, now have biometric facial recognition 5G-powered glasses to scrutinize people crossing the border.
The Standard reports that the technology has...
Ghana confirms new banknotes due to inflation
The Bank of Ghana introduced a new 2-cedi coin, as well as new 100- and 200-cedi banknotes.
According to the bank, the new coin and...
Saudi Arabia opens up more visas upon arrival
Passport holders with US, Schengen or UK tourist or commercial visas can now obtain tourist visas upon arrival into Saudi Arabia.
According to the General...
Indian app helps visually impaired with banknotes
The Reserve Bank of India launched a unique mobile application to assist visually impaired persons to identify the denomination of banknotes.
The app – Mobile...
Nigeria has 21% drop in visitors to USA
The United States of America’s travel measures taken against Nigeria in 2019, are starting to have a clear effect.
Data from the US travel and...
Trump reduces visa length for Israelis
President Donald Trump’s administration has reduced the periods that Israelis may use visas for investment, work and study purposes in the United States.
Ynet reports...
Hong Kong notes to feature tea gatherings, butterflies
Hong Kong will soon launch new HK$20 and HK$50 banknotes.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) says the banknotes will be launched on 14 January;...
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Montana Launches Redesigned Driving and ID Credentials
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Moov™ Security Thread Chosen for Madagascar Banknotes
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New UK Passport Features King Charles III’s Coat of Arms
On December 2, 2025, the United Kingdom began issuing the first British passports to feature the Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles...
Thailand’s New 50- and 100-Baht Banknotes, in Polymer
Bank of Thailand announced that it put two new polymer banknotes into circulation on November 21, 2025. The new notes are in denominations of...
LIVE BLOG: Montana issues a redesigned driver license and ID card and more...
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...
Montana Launches Redesigned Driving and ID Credentials
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has unveiled a redesigned and more secure driver license and identification card featuring elements to help reduce driver...
Moov™ Security Thread Chosen for Madagascar Banknotes
IN Groupe is proud to highlight its has been selected by the Central Bank of Madagascar to enhance the security of the updated 10 000...
New UK Passport Features King Charles III’s Coat of Arms
On December 2, 2025, the United Kingdom began issuing the first British passports to feature the Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles...
Thailand’s New 50- and 100-Baht Banknotes, in Polymer
Bank of Thailand announced that it put two new polymer banknotes into circulation on November 21, 2025. The new notes are in denominations of...