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APTLD Newsletter (18 March 2024)

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APTLD Updates:

■ Next APTLD Meeting: APTLD86 Members Meeting, Da Nang Vietnam, 17-20 September, 2024
 Meeting Website         ¶ Online Registration         ¶ Agenda(coming soon)

Members News

(.AE TDRA)
TDRA Hosts I-CODI Global Workshop and First Meeting of I-CODI’s Innovation Acceleration Centers
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2024/tdra-hosts-icodi-global-workshop-and-first-meeting-of-icodis-innovation-acceleration-centers

(.AU auDA)
International Women’s Day 2024: Celebrating women that pioneered the internet
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/international-womens-day-2024-celebrating-women-pioneered-internet

(.IN NIXI)
Responses to Pre-Bid RFP Queries from the prospective bidders and extension of timelines for submission of bids – SSL /CA Tender
https://nixi.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Corriegendum-2.pdf

(.LK .LK Domain Registry)
LK DOMAIN REGISTRY FEATURED ON LMD’S MOST AWARDED 2023 MAGAZINE
https://blog.domains.lk/2024/03/lk-domain-registry-featured-on-lmds.html

TWO AWARDS, ONE APPLICATION
https://blog.domains.lk/2024/03/two-awards-one-application.html

(.QA CRA)
CRA Resolves around 98% of 2023 Telecom Complaints
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-resolves-around-telecom-complaints

CRA Hosts Workshops to Enhance Telecommunications Infrastructure
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-hosts-workshops-to-enhance-telecommunications-infrastructure

(.SB ourtelekom)
NRH Labour Ward Receives Donations From Our Telekom To Mark International Womens Day 2024
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/news/latest-news/nrh-labour-ward-receives-donations-from-our-telekom-to-mark-international-womens-day-2024/

Solomon Telekom and WGI Telecom Donates Ultrasound to Boost Women’s Health Care at National Referral Hospital
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/news/latest-news/solomon-telekom-and-wgi-telecom-donates-ultrasound-to-boost-women-s-health-care-at-national-referral-hospital/

Our Telekom Enhances Auki Fish Market with Donation of Beach Umbrellas
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/news/latest-news/our-telekom-enhances-auki-fish-market-with-donation-of-beach-umbrellas/

(.SG SGNIC)
[IMPORTANT NOTICE]: Revamp of SGNIC’s Registry Platform
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2024/03/15/important-notice-revamp-of-sgnic’s-registry-platform

SGNIC-T-24002: Invitation To Tender (ITT) for the Provision of Maintenance and Support Services of a Web Content Management System (CMS) including hosting of SGNIC’s corporate website (www.sgnic.sg) for 3 years
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2024/03/13/sgnic-t-24002-invitation-to-tender-(itt)-for-the-provision-of-maintenance-and-support-services-of-a-web-content-management-system-(cms)-including-hosting-of-sgnic-s-corporate-website-(www.sgnic.sg)-for-3-years

(.UZ UZINFOCOM)
Registrars participated in a seminar on the topic
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1535

(.AM ISOC.AM)
An extra layer of protection for .am is DNSSEC
https://www.isoc.am/an-extra-layer-of-protection-for-am-is-dnssec/

(CleanDNS)
CleanDNS is SOC 2 Type II Compliant
https://cleandns.com/soc2-compliance/

(.DE DENIC)
DENIC‘s Peter Koch New Member to ICANN‘s ccNSO Council
https://www.denic.de/en/whats-new/press-releases/article/denics-peter-koch-neues-mitglied-im-ccnso-council-bei-icann

Visit DENIC at CloudFest 2024!
https://blog.denic.de/en/visit-denic-at-cloudfest-2024/

(iQ Global)
iQ’s Commitment to a Safer Internet: Free iQ Abuse Manager for TLDs to Combat Online Child Abuse
https://iq.global/news/free-iq-abuse-manager-for-tlds-to-combat-online-child-abuse

(it.com)
Empowering Women Online
https://get.it.com/blog/empowering-women-online/

it.com Domains at ICANN79 Community Forum in San Juan
https://get.it.com/blog/it-com-domains-at-icann79-community-forum-in-san-juan/

Key to Business Growth in 2024: Three Questions to an Expert
https://get.it.com/blog/key-to-business-growth-in-2024-three-questions-to-an-expert/

(.ME  DoMEn)
Crunching the Numbers, Serving the People: Meeting Financial Goals With CT.ME
https://domain.me/crunching-the-numbers-serving-the-people-meeting-financial-goals-with-ct-me/

Standing Out in a Sea of Sameness: Unveiling Effective Marketing Strategies for Business Growth
https://domain.me/standing-out-in-a-sea-of-sameness-unveiling-effective-marketing-strategies-for-business-growth/

(.MX Registry.MX)
SEO on TikTok: How to position your videos
https://www.dominios.mx/seo-on-tiktok-how-to-position-your-videos/

How to run an effective email marketing campaign
https://www.dominios.mx/how-to-run-an-effective-email-marketing-campaign/

(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
Coordination Center and SPb SUT sign a cooperation agreement
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35816/

ICANN79 brief overview published
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35801/

Registration opens for IV Youth Digital Forum
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35802/

ICANN 79: TechDay, Universal Acceptance, and security
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35792/

Ten years with .ДЕТИ domain
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35790/

.ДЕТИ, or Internet Space of Trust
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35785/

(WhoisXML API)
February 2024: Domain Activity Highlights
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/february-2024-domain-activity-highlights

On the DNS Trail of the Rise of macOS Backdoors
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/on-the-dns-trail-of-the-rise-of-macos-backdoors

Searching for Potential Propaganda Vehicle Presence in the DNS
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/searching-for-potential-propaganda-vehicle-presence-in-the-dns

Following the VexTrio DNS Trail
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/following-the-vextrio-dns-trail

A Study of APT Groups Known for Targeting North American Countries
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/white-papers/a-study-of-apt-groups-known-for-targeting-north-american-countries

Others

CENTR publishes comment on the EU FiDA proposal
https://www.centr.org/news/news/centr-publishes-comment-on-the-eu-fida-proposal.html

EU Policy Update – February 2024
https://www.centr.org/news/eu-updates/eu-policy-update-february-2024.html

NTP Pool: The Internet timekeeper
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/15/ntp-pool-the-internet-timekeeper/

IPv6, DNS, and truncation in UDP
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/14/ipv6-dns-and-truncation-in-udp/

One checklist at a time: Towards simplifying satellite Internet access in the Asia Pacific
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/13/one-checklist-at-a-time-towards-simplifying-satellite-internet-access-in-the-asia-pacific/

KeyTrap
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/12/keytrap/

Event Wrap: APTLD 85
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/12/event-wrap-aptld-85/

Improving Regional Internet Registry alignment in the RPKI space
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/11/improving-regional-internet-registry-alignment-in-the-rpki-space/

SMTP smuggling — spoofing emails worldwide
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/08/smtp-smuggling-spoofing-emails-worldwide/

[Podcast] DELEG — in-band DNS delegation
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/07/podcast-deleg-in-band-dns-delegation/

Opinion: Digital sovereignty and standards
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/06/opinion-digital-sovereignty-and-standards/

Useful IP geo resources
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/05/useful-ip-geo-resources/

Apply now for an APNIC Fellowship 2024
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/04/apply-now-for-an-apnic-fellowship-2024/

Thanks for participating in APRICOT 2024
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/04/thanks-for-participating-in-apricot-2024/

GlobalBlock blocking 2.5 million domains
https://domainincite.com/29662-globalblock-blocking-2-5-million-domains

Microsoft moving its cloud apps from .com to .microsoft
https://domainincite.com/29659-microsoft-moving-its-cloud-apps-from-com-to-microsoft

ICANN 79: anonymous trolls and undercover lawyers
https://domainincite.com/29648-icann-79-anonymous-trolls-and-undercover-lawyers

ICANN scores win in single-letter .com lawsuit
https://domainincite.com/29640-icann-scores-win-in-single-letter-com-lawsuit

Cosmetics brand terminates its gTLD
https://domainincite.com/29638-cosmetics-brand-terminates-its-gtld

Up to 70 jobs on the line at Nominet as .uk regs dwindle
https://domainincite.com/29629-up-to-70-jobs-on-the-line-at-nominet-as-uk-regs-dwindle

Governments back down on new gTLD next round delay
https://domainincite.com/29625-governments-back-down-on-new-gtld-next-round-delay

Private auctions could be banned in new gTLD next round
https://domainincite.com/29619-private-auctions-could-be-banned-in-new-gtld-next-round

APRIGF 2024 OVERARCHING THEME: EVOLVING ECOSYSTEMS, ENDURING PRINCIPLES: SHAPING RESPONSIBLE INTERNET GOVERNANCE
https://ap.rigf.asia/news/2024/aprigf-2024-overarching-theme-evolving-ecosystems-enduring-principles-shaping-responsible-internet-governance/

IGF 2024 Themes
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2024-themes-1

New ideation competition on metaverse worlds
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/03/new-ideation-competition-on-metaverse-worlds/

New ITU clock concept for more resilient synchronization networks
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/03/new-itu-clock-concept-for-more-resilient-synchronization-networks/

Wanted: AI-based pledges to connect the world
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/03/wanted-ai-based-pledges-to-connect-the-world/

International Women’s Day: Let’s invest more in women in tech
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/03/international-womens-day-lets-invest-more-in-women-in-tech/

Data report tracks SIDS connectivity successes and challenges
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/03/data-report-tracks-sids-connectivity-successes-and-challenges/

Social Media

Thank you, APTLD85 Participants, for the record-breaking score of the recent Meeting. Getting 4.7 out of 5, for the first time ever, is the best reward to us!
Also, congrats to session Moderators and Panelists- it is thanks to your efforts and meaningful contributions that the Meeting became such a massive success! – picture

Happy Ramadan!- picture picture picture picture

The best enabler from Domain .ME –
Overcome financial struggles with personalized strategies from Enable.ME. Empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals one plan at a time. Read more about them in our blog: https://bit.ly/4a7ggH6

Happy Women’s Day! —picture

And that is how the CleanDNS team celebrates the project’s birthdays- in the atmosphere of openness, inclusivity, collaboration, connectivity, and universal acceptance, of course!—
We had a wonderful time celebrating last night at the place where the idea for CleanDNS was originally created! 🎉 Seven years ago during a previous ICANN meeting, the idea for what would eventually become CleanDNS was born at this very restaurant in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Recognizing a critical gap in the industry and a need for systemized, customizable process to mitigate and manage online harms and DNS abuse, ideas flowed over good food and drinks between good company. Now, seven years later, we are thrilled to celebrate with our friends, colleagues, clients, and partners at the place where it all began.
Cheers to cleaning up the Internet for good! —picture

@PANDI holds a workshop on digital identity to raise awareness of Java residents!

TRA Bahrain held an open forum for all the stakeholders: a frank dialogue pays off— video
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain (TRA) invited all stakeholders for an Open Forum. The event provided stakeholders with a platform to share their thoughts on the TRA’s 2024-2025 draft work plan.

Communications Regulatory Authority – هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات: more workshops for the masses—
In its continuous efforts to develop the telecom sector, #CRAQatar held two workshops with key stakeholders to address issues related to the telecom infrastructure in #Qatar, aiming to evaluate its current state and discuss existing challenges to find effective solutions.

Yagona integrator Uzinfocom– tightening ties in the sub-region!—
The UZINFOCOM delegation took part in the international PLUS-Forum Digital Kyrgyzstan, which was held on February 28 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
The forum brought together more than 800 experts from banking sector, payment industry, financial market, retail, e-Commerce and government agencies from Central Asian countries.
At the forum, our team held a number of productive dialogues with local companies, presenting innovative solutions that contribute to the digitalization of local business and increase its efficiency.
Also, as part of the thematic session on the Fintech industry and artificial intelligence, Timur Miyassarov, Head of the UZINFOCOM export department, presented on the topic of “AI in the Fintech industry. MyID is a reliable remote identification tool”.

Class, classier, classified- Whois API, LLC, have em’all!—
The new Website Categorization Database is now available, powered by advanced AI and ML algorithms! It can accurately classify websites into 84 categories, including Malware Sites, Gambling, Games, and Spam URLs.
We have also enriched it with critical #WHOIS and Autonomous System (AS) data and improved its classification model to allow hyper-targeted web categorization necessary for accurate web filtering.
Download a file sample here: https://website-categorization.whoisxmlapi.com/…/datafe…

Have you got one of these from #CleanDNS?—
Have you received your CleanDNS stickers at #ICANN79 yet? Check your ICANN welcome bag for the large sticker sheet and stop by our booth for the small stickers!

Industry News Digest from it.com: February 2024– link

Follow APTLD’s Facebook and Twits!
For all Facebook posts:  https://www.facebook.com/pg/aptld/posts/
and Twits: https://twitter.com/APTLDnews

ICANN

ICANN Seeks Input on Draft Registry Service Provider Handbook – New gTLD Program: Next Round
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-draft-registry-service-provider-handbook-new-gtld-program-next-round-13-03-2024-en

ICANN79 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann79-governmental-advisory-committee-communique-now-available-11-03-2024-en

ICANN Publishes U.S. Tax Returns for Fiscal Year Ending 30 June 2023
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-publishes-us-tax-returns-for-fiscal-year-ending-30-june-2023-11-03-2024-en

ICANN Community Excellence Award 2024 Honors Manal Ismail
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-community-excellence-award-2024-honors-manal-ismail-04-03-2024-en

(ccNSO)
Members Report on the ccNSO PDP4 (De-)Selection of IDNccTLDs
https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/ccpdp4-members-report-14mar24-en.pdf

ICANN79 Has Now Ended. What Went Well? What Should Be Improved? We Seek Your Feedback!
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-07mar24-en.htm

Current ICANN Public Consultations

(Open Proceedings)
Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/phase-1-final-report-of-the-epdp-on-internationalized-domain-names-23-01-2024

Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-language-for-draft-sections-of-the-next-round-applicant-guidebook-01-02-2024

Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-top-level-domain-string-for-private-use-24-01-2024

String Similarity Review Guidelines
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/string-similarity-review-guidelines-07-02-2024

Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/review-of-the-draft-applicant-support-program-asp-handbook-new-gtld-program-12-02-2024

Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-bylaws-updates-to-limit-access-to-accountability-mechanisms-27-02-2024

(Pending Reports)
Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-final-report-of-the-2023-africa-domain-name-industry-study-21-12-2023

Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-pti-fy25-operating-plan-and-budget-12-12-2023

Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/ncap-study-2-draft-report-01-19-2024

Draft ICANN FY25 Plans
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-icann-fy25-plans-12-12-2023

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