The Ultimate Guide to Biometrics
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Biometrics.
What to know about Biometrics
Biometrics is an evolving field focused on using unique biological traits—such as fingerprints, facial patterns, voice, iris, and even behavioral characteristics—to verify and authenticate individuals. As traditional security measures like passwords face increasing challenges, biometrics offers a promising blend of enhanced security and user convenience, gaining traction across sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and eCommerce.
Recent developments highlight biometric technologies being integrated into everyday experiences: from contactless payments and passwordless authentication to seamless remote onboarding and access control. Innovations like facial recognition in airports, voice biometrics for transaction security, and palm vein authentication are transforming how identity verification is conducted, aiming to reduce fraud and improve user experience while raising important considerations about privacy and ethical use.
Readers interested in how biometrics is reshaping digital security, customer interactions, and fraud prevention will find a wide array of insights here. The stories not only cover technological advances but also discuss regulatory, security, and social challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of biometrics' current impact and its potential to shape secure, efficient, and user-friendly systems in the near future.
Asian Biometrics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Sun Group & SITA automate Phu Quoc airport terminal
Sun Group and SITA to deploy self-service technology at Phu Quoc airport Terminal 2, lifting capacity and creating a model for future Vietnam projects.
Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
Suprema and Hyundai are teaming up to design AI-secured robot-ready housing, blending architecture, security and autonomous services.
Singapore & Hong Kong lead in AI-ready finance sectors
Singapore and Hong Kong emerge as global front-runners for AI-ready finance, with banks rapidly scaling AI, cloud and security investments.
OpenSys debuts Horizon cash recycling banking platform
OpenSys unveils Horizon cash recycling platform assembled in Malaysia, aiming to cut branch costs and modernise self-service banking.
Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics
Suprema debuts twin BioStar access platforms and flagship AI facial terminal at Intersec 2026, targeting high-security, high-traffic sites.
World App adds encrypted chat & human ID in Malaysia
World rolls out an updated World App in Malaysia, merging encrypted chat with proof-of-humanness checks to tackle bots and deepfakes online.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Biometrics
Expert Columns
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
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Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation
Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Challenges and solutions in cross-border identity verification
How to choose the right identity verification partner in Southeast Asia
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Recent Biometrics News
How to choose the right identity verification partner in Southeast Asia
Amid an AI-fuelled fraud surge and tightening biometrics rules, Southeast Asia's banks must choose verification partners with strategic care.
HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings
HID has launched Amico facial recognition readers for smart buildings in Southeast Asia, enhancing secure, contactless access with digital identity integration.
The intersection of browser security and AI: how enterprises are navigating the double-edged sword
As enterprises navigate evolving cyber threats, the dual role of AI in enhancing and combating browser-based attacks presents both challenges and opportunities.
Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected
A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.
How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia
Facial recognition tech at Batam Center's Autogates reduces wait times and enhances security, revolutionising border crossings for Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.
Passwords dominate despite rise in alternative authentication methods
Despite growing popularity of passwordless methods, traditional username-password combo remains dominant, according to Keeper Security.
SendQuick Conexa partners with Yoti for enhanced digital ID security
SendQuick, a leading enterprise mobile messaging firm, has partnered with Yoti to enhance digital security through advanced authentication solutions.
Emily Tan appointed as Thales Singapore head
Singaporean native Emily Tan appointed as Country Director & CEO of Thales Solutions Asia, leading over 2,000 employees & driving growth in key technologies.
Security top priority for Filipinos when choosing a bank - Unisys
Data security tops the list for Filipino bank customers, who trust banks the most with their personal data, says Unisys' latest research report.
NEC invests in Tascent, a US-based iris biometric system company
NEC invests in US biometric system firm Tascent to expand global safety business. Investment amount undisclosed. #biometrics #safety #investment.
Gemalto and Dai Nippon Printing develop facial recognition for mobile banking
Gemalto is set to provide facial biometrics to Dai Nippon Printing customers in Japan, enhancing mobile banking functionality.
NEC contributes biometric & sensor tech to Singapore public safety trials
The security trials, conducted over a 12-month period, were held both in and near Jurong Island as part of the Safety and Security Industry Programme.
SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend
SITA says aviation tech spend hit USD $50.8 billion in 2025, but poor data integration is still limiting returns across AI, security and sustainability.
Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
Researchers link Android banking trojan to Cambodia scam compound, exposing a malware-for-hire network impersonating banks and agencies across 21 countries.
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.
Radiant Logic signs Badge deal for cross-domain access
Radiant Logic adds Badge's zero-knowledge authentication to RadiantOne, aiming to simplify cross-domain access for enterprises, public sector and AI agents.
APAC cybercrime rises 12% as synthetic fraud surges
APAC cybercrime climbs as synthetic identity fraud accelerates, with desktop-browser attacks, login pressure and bot activity fuelling losses.
Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests
Fime's EMEA lab wins EMVCo nod to test fingerprint sensors for biometric cards, supporting global roll-out of trusted contactless payments.
TACEO launches shared network for finance, identity, AI
Austrian startup TACEO unveils encrypted shared network to run finance, identity and AI workloads without exposing sensitive data.
Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools
Genetec updates its Security Centre SaaS with unified visitor management, broader intrusion hardware support and facial authentication.