The annual Regional Banknote and ID Document of the Year Awards, a highlight of the High Security Printing ™ Asia Conference, took place in Bangkok, Thailand on 3 December. This prestigious event brought together industry leaders to celebrate exceptional achievements in design, security, and technological innovation across identity systems and banknotes.
With two standout winners, the ID Document Awards showcased how countries in Asia are redefining identity management through digital and physical innovations.
The Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) Digital National ID represents a milestone for the Philippines’ identity infrastructure. Officially launched in June 2024, this fully integrated digital ID system uses biometric technology, including facial recognition and demographic verification. Accessible via the PSA website and the eGov PH mobile application, the Digital National ID functions as a valid proof of identity across both government and private sectors, enhancing efficiency in verification processes and reducing fraud risks.
The Macau Special Administrative Region’s Electronic Identity (MEID), developed in collaboration with Veridos, introduces the pioneering Lumen ID Echo technology. This feature embeds a secondary colour image of the cardholder within a transparent window, complementing the main black and white photograph.
Built on Veridos’ Smartcafé Expert 8.0 JavaCard chip platform, the MEID supports biometric identification and digital signatures, enabling secure online access to government services and fostering seamless citizenstate interactions. The introduction of a centralised personalisation system and a new Card Application Management System (CAMS) further enhances efficiency.
These two awards highlight how digital and physical identity documents can enhance national security, streamline citizen services, and address the evolving demands of governments and individuals in an increasingly interconnected world.
