Trident's DRC Pass Digital Identity System Honored as Model of International Collaboration at Africa Singapore Business Forum

Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd, a Singapore-based digital transformation facilitator, has been recognized for its revolutionary digital identity system, DRC Pass, as a successful collaboration between Singapore and Africa at the Africa Singapore Business Forum 2025. The system is a nationwide digital identification system implemented in collaboration with the Democratic Republic of Congo, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and improve public services for over 110 million Congolese citizens. The recognition comes two months after the signing of a public-private partnership agreement between Trident and the Congolese government.

Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: TDTH), a Singapore-based digital transformation facilitator, received significant recognition at the Africa Singapore Business Forum 2025 for its groundbreaking digital identity system, DRC Pass. The system, a nationwide digital identification platform implemented in collaboration with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aims to enhance financial inclusion and improve public services for over 110 million Congolese citizens. The recognition comes two months after Trident signed a public-private partnership agreement with the DRC government.

The DRC Pass system leverages blockchain technology and focuses on four core applications: biometric-blockchain SIM card registration to eliminate fraud, seamless single-sign-on access to government and business portals, one-click digital payments enablement for instant credit access, and centralized digital citizen identity credentials that complement physical IDs. The system is designed to provide secure e-KYC (electronic Know Your Customer) services to the DRC's more than 80 million mobile subscribers [1].

Minister Grace Fu of Singapore highlighted Trident's partnership with the DRC as an exemplary model of international collaboration. She underscored the importance of Singapore-Africa partnerships in driving continental digital transformation and encouraged businesses to expand into new markets [2]. The phased deployment of DRC Pass is already underway, accompanied by a comprehensive public education campaign to ensure widespread adoption across the nation.

Trident's DRC Pass system represents Africa's most ambitious Web 3.0 digital identity deployment. The company's strategic importance extends beyond immediate revenue, potentially opening additional opportunities across Africa as other nations observe the DRC implementation. Given the fundamental nature of identity systems to financial inclusion and government services, Trident is positioned to capture downstream value from complementary services built upon the identity infrastructure.

Trident's recognition at the Africa Singapore Business Forum 2025 validates its nationwide digital identity implementation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and underscores the company's profile and credibility in the government solutions sector. The public-private partnership agreement signed in June 2025 establishes a formal government relationship that provides stable, recurring revenue with high switching costs once implemented.

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/TDTH/trident-s-drc-pass-digital-identity-system-recognized-at-africa-bvowxxahe9oz.html
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9519769/tridents-drc-pass-digital-identity-system-recognized-at-africa-singapore-business-forum-as-model-for-international-collaboration