Biometric ATMs for rural sector
Union Bank of India, Dena bank and Central Bank of India are planning to install biometric automated teller machine (ATM) to provide services for rural customers of India.
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Indian Railways allows passengers to use ATMs for booking train tickets
Soon Indian Railway will allow passengers to use their ATMs for booking rail tickets. The ATMs will have Internet access facility, so that passengers can book their e-tickets.
Philippines DoF and DTI signs joint guidelines on e-Payment and collection
In Philippines, the Department of Finance (DoF) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have signed a joint administrative order on the implementation of the E-commerce law. DoF and DTI signed the joint administrative order, which recommends guidelines and policies to the government adoption of an Electronic Payment and Collection System (EPCS).
Publicell allows customers for mobile banking in Rwanda
A Rwandan ICT company, Publicell has made partnership with Mobile Payments (MoPay) International to provide mobile payment system in Rwanda. The system will enable banks, telecom operators and bill issuing companies to allow their customers for the use of mobile phones and computer system to order and pay for goods and services.
Ugandan tourism ministry adopted ICT policies
The ministry of tourism trade and industry in Uganda has been accredited to become the first ministry to launch a sector Information and Communication Technology policy that will improve information flow within the ministry and its affiliated institutions.
e Auction platform for tea in India
e-Auction platform will enable bidding process for all kinds of tea across the six auction centres in the country, from one
mCommerce to accelerate eCommerce in India
Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India was overwhelmed at the changing scenario of common man in the nation in using communication technologies for running their economy.
Government of Philippines taps ICTs to promote SMEs
The Philippines government is keen on implementing information and communication technology (ICT) to boost its the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
United Overseas Bank in Singapore to implement two-factor authentication security
United Overseas Bank’s online banking customers will enjoy additional security as the bank is going to implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in December 2006.
National e-Commerce portal in Vietnam reports growth in business
The national e-Commerce portal (ECVN) has attracted around 1,000 local and foreign members in its one year of operation.
