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APTLD Newsletter (3 February 2025)

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APTLD Updates:

■ Next APTLD Meeting: APTLD87 Members Meeting, Hong Kong S.A.R., 10-13 February, 2025
   ¶ Meeting Website         ¶ Online Registration         ¶ Agenda(31 January) 

■ APTLD News

Nominet Sponsors and Attends APTLD87 in Hong Kong, China

APTLD Has Markmonitor Inc as a new Member

The 2025 APTLD Board Election Results

 

Members

(.IN NIXI)

Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme

https://nixi.in/scheme/

 

NIXI invites applications for Empanelment of Lawyers

https://nixi.in/notice/

 

(.JP JPRS)

JPRS Submitted Joint Response with world technical community coalition to the ITU Council Working Group on WSIS & SDG Call for Inputs

https://jprs.co.jp/en/topics/2025/250203.html

 

(.LK  LK Domain Registry)

Securing Sri Lanka’s Digital Future

https://blog.domains.lk/2025/01/securing-sri-lankas-digital-future.html

 

(.QA CRA)

CRA Awards First Postal License, Marking a Transformative Step for Qatar’s Postal Sector

https://www.cra.gov.qa/

 

(.SG SGNIC)

SGNIC-Q-25001: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) for the Provision of a Software as a Service (SaaS) based Identify and access management (IAM)

https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2025/01/27/sgnic-q-25001–invitation-to-quote-(itq)-for-the-provision-of-a-software-as-a-service-(saas)-based-identify-and-access-management-(iam)

 

SGNIC-Q-25002: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) for the Provision of a SaaS based Managed Domain Name Abuse Management Service

https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2025/01/21/sgnic-q-25002–invitation-to-quote-(itq)-for-the-provision-of-a-saas-based-managed-domain-name-abuse-management-service

 

(.TW TWNIC)

Taiwan Network Information Center 2025 Lunar New Year Holidays Closure Notice

https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2025/01/22/30866/

 

(.UZ UZINFOCOM)

The .UZ Domain Administration Automates the Publication of DS Records for Signed Domains

https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1563

 

(.VU TRBR)

December News Updates

https://www.trbr.vu/public-register/publications/latest-news/941-december-news-updates

 

2025 and onwards Work Plan

https://www.trbr.vu/about-us/wok-plan/2025/940-2025-and-onwards-work-plan

 

2025 Community Telecommunications Grant (CTG)

https://www.trbr.vu/opportunities/ctg/2025

 

(.AM  ISOC.AM)

Information sources about .AM have been expanded

https://www.isoc.am/information-sources-about-am-have-been-expanded/

 

Responses to different domain management inquiries in APTLD87

https://www.isoc.am/responses-to-different-domain-management-inquiries-in-aptld87/

 

History of the Internet Society – in Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

https://www.isoc.am/history-of-the-internet-society-in-wikipedia-the-free-encyclopedia/

 

100 articles focusing on the domain and IT sector were created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of .am

https://www.isoc.am/100-articles-focusing-on-the-domain-and-it-sector-were-created-to-commemorate-the-30th-anniversary-of-am/

 

Exclusive moments from the Internet Society and .am’s 30th anniversary captured in just 2 minutes

https://www.isoc.am/exclusive-moments-from-the-internet-society-and-ams-30th-anniversary-captured-in-just-2-minutes/

 

(.DE DENIC)

Developments in the internet governance environment October to December 2024

https://blog.denic.de/en/developments-in-the-internet-governance-environment-october-to-december-2024/

 

Domain pulse 2025: The domain industry looks forward to biggest event in German-speaking area

https://blog.denic.de/en/domain-pulse-2025-the-domain-industry-looks-forward-to-biggest-event-in-german-speaking-area/

 

(it.com)

2024 Domain Sales and Acquisitions and 2025 Predictions with Tess Diaz, it.com Domains

https://get.it.com/blog/2024-domain-sales-and-acquisitions-and-2025-predictions-with-tess-diaz-it-com-domains/

 

Industry News Digest: January 2025

https://get.it.com/blog/industry-news-digest-january-2025/

 

ICA Annual Meeting 2025

https://get.it.com/blog/ica-annual-meeting-2025/

 

5 AI Tools to Supercharge Your Digital Strategy in 2025

https://get.it.com/blog/5-ai-tools-to-supercharge-your-digital-strategy-in-2025/

 

it.com Domains Partners with Dynadot to Build Effective Digital Identities for the IT Sector

https://get.it.com/blog/it-com-domains-partners-with-dynadot-to-build-effective-digital-identities-for-the-it-sector/

 

(.ME  DoMEn)

Meet Ainal Haque: A Freelance Web Designer & Web Developer in Canada

https://domain.me/meet-ainal-haque-a-freelance-web-designer-web-developer-in-canada/

 

Designing for Underserved Demographics: How to Build Products That Empower Specific Audiences

https://domain.me/designing-for-underserved-demographics-how-to-build-products-that-empower-specific-audiences/

 

Kidpick: Empowering Young Decision-Makers One Review at a Time

https://domain.me/kidpick-empowering-young-decision-makers-one-review-at-a-time/

 

(.MX Dominos.mx)

Artisans: guardians of the history and soul of Mexico

https://www.dominios.mx/artisans-guardians-of-the-history-and-soul-of-mexico/

 

(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)

Staying united and using human-centered approach: Top trends in modern cybersecurity

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37467/

 

Unlocking the code: new educational initiative for boarding schools, orphanages, and rural schools

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37455/

 

Call for RIGF 2025 topics concludes

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37447/

 

.RU and .РФ domains have 136 accredited registrars

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37445/

 

18th Safer Runet Week will be held in Russia

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37454/

 

IT Trends 2030: Development Summit in Moscow

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37443/

 

Coordination Center’s Youth Council presents its 2025 agenda

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37436/

 

GoDaddy achieves record year for reported sales in 2024

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/industry/37424/

 

Super hard and super easy: New tests available in Explore the Internet project

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37423/

 

(WhoisXML API)

Cybersecurity in 2025 and Beyond: Top Predictions

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/cybersecurity-in-2025-and-beyond-top-predictions

 

ICANN’s WHOIS Port 43 Shutdown: What It Means for You

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/icanns-whois-port-43-shutdown-what-it-means-for-you

 

First Watch Meets Web Categorization: Predictive Exploratory Insights on Malicious Domains

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/first-watch-meets-web-categorization-predictive-exploratory-insights-on-malicious-domains

 

Product and Feature Updates for 2024

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/press-release/product-and-feature-updates-for-2024

 

Early Discovery and Prediction of Meduza Stealer IoCs with First Watch

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/early-discovery-and-prediction-of-meduza-stealer-iocs-with-first-watch

 

DNS Insights on a Free Form Builder Service Phishing Campaign

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/dns-insights-on-a-free-form-builder-service-phishing-campaign

 

The MOONSHINE Exploit Kit and the DarkNimbus Backdoor in the DNS Spotlight

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/the-moonshine-exploit-kit-and-the-darknimbus-backdoor-in-the-dns-spotlight

 

Others

The CENTR Jamboree 2025 is all set to take place in Lyon from May 21st to 23rd, hosted by our colleagues at Afnic!

https://www.centr.org/news/news/centr-jamboree-2025-call-for-proposals.html

 

Network traffic modelling approaches

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/29/network-traffic-modelling-approaches/

 

Advancing community-centered connectivity

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/02/03/advancing-community-centered-connectivity/

 

Recent cases of watering hole attacks: Part 2

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/31/recent-cases-of-watering-hole-attacks-part-2/

 

Recent cases of watering hole attacks: Part 1

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/31/recent-cases-of-watering-hole-attacks-part-1/

 

IXP steps into the terabit era

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/28/ixp-steps-into-the-terabit-era/

 

RPKI’s 2024 year in review

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/28/rpkis-2024-year-in-review/

 

Impact of scanning on authoritative nameservers

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/24/impact-of-scanning-on-authoritative-nameservers/

 

[Podcast] RISKY BIZ-ness

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/23/podcast-risky-biz-ness/

 

Concluding the ICP-2 principles consultation

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/22/concluding-the-icp-2-principles-consultation/

 

How to convince your boss to deploy DNSSEC and RPKI

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/21/how-to-convince-your-boss-to-deploy-dnssec-and-rpki/

 

ITU and global organizations rally to democratize access to AI education to close the‘AI skills gap’

https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2025-01-20-AI-education-to-close-the-AI-skills-gap.aspx

 

12-Year-Old’s Lost Video Has Resurfaced, Discussing Bitcoin at $8 and the Power of Peer-to-Peer Transactions

https://circleid.com/posts/12-year-old-lost-video-has-resurfaced-discussing-bitcoin-at-8-dollars-peer-to-peer-transactions

 

New VPN Protocol Outsmarts VPN Blockers

https://circleid.com/posts/new-vpn-protocol-outsmarts-vpn-blockers

 

RDAP Replaces WHOIS: A New Era in Domain Name Data Management

https://circleid.com/posts/rdap-replaces-whois-a-new-era-in-domain-name-data-management

 

Baltic Sea Infrastructure Targeted Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

https://circleid.com/posts/baltic-sea-infrastructure-targeted-amid-rising-geopolitical-tensions

 

PIR to join GlobalBlock, but its crown jewel won’t

https://domainincite.com/30713-pir-to-join-globalblock-but-its-crown-jewel-wont

 

LA wildfire victims get domain deletes delay

https://domainincite.com/30709-la-wildfire-victims-get-domain-deletes-delay

 

.free domains to finally arrive as Amazon reveals three gTLD launches

https://domainincite.com/30706-free-domains-to-finally-arrive-as-amazon-reveals-three-gtld-launches

 

Six more gTLDs shown the door, five may be auctioned

https://domainincite.com/30703-six-more-gtlds-shown-the-door-five-may-be-auctioned

 

Registrar terminated after ignoring Whois transition

https://domainincite.com/30701-registrar-terminated-after-ignoring-whois-transition

 

$10 million ICANN giveaway winners picked

https://domainincite.com/30699-10-million-icann-giveaway-winners-picked

 

Whois officially died today

https://domainincite.com/30696-whois-officially-died-today

 

Typo left MasterCard open to hackers for years

https://domainincite.com/30693-typo-left-mastercard-open-to-hackers-for-years

 

Could ICANN approve an R-word gTLD?

https://domainincite.com/30684-could-icann-approve-an-r-word-gtld

 

These are the TLD growers and shrinkers of 2024 (part two)

https://domainincite.com/30680-these-are-the-tld-growers-and-shrinkers-of-2024-part-two

 

Want to Serve on an ICANN Board or Council?

https://www.internetnews.me/2025/01/16/want-to-serve-on-an-icann-board-or-council/

 

Social Media

Aruba.it: tips and tricks for creating an effective multilingual portal

 

Happy Lunar New Year from Public Interest Registry

Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you all prosperity, joy, and good fortune in the Year of the Wood Snake! May your homes be filled with laughter and love. Let’s embrace new beginnings and cherished traditions as we celebrate together!

 

AUDA – .au Domain Administration launches its report-picture

 

We will be happy to welcome EyHost Ltd. to Hong Kong soon

Exciting News! EyHost Ltd is attending APTLD87 in Hong Kong S.A.R.!

Date: 10-13 February 2025

Venue: Novotel Century Hotel, Hong Kong

APTLD87 is a premier gathering of domain industry leaders, registry operators, and policy experts across the Asia Pacific region. As a company dedicated to domain name services, cloud hosting, and cybersecurity, we look forward to insightful discussions, networking, and exploring new opportunities in the industry.

If you’re attending, let’s connect and discuss how we can collaborate! See you in Hong Kong!

 

National Internet Exchange of India the concept of IP address decoded-video

 

Identity Digital Inc. : brands and influences-how to arrange their synergy

Are you supercharging your brand with #influencer partnerships?

Rachel Sterling, CMO of Identity Digital Inc., shares three pointers for leveraging a well-known personality to boost brand visibility and sales.

Learn more: https://www.entrepreneur.com/…/how-to…/484653 

#domains #domainnames Entrepreneur

 

Bruce Tonkin, AUDA – .au Domain Administration‘s new CEO, unveils plans for 2025

It’s a new year at auDA and Bruce Tonkin has taken the reins as CEO.

Our latest blog, penned by Bruce, looks at the year ahead and key activities including:

Developing the 2026-30 auDA Strategy

.au Licensing Rules Review

Continued work to uphold effective multi-stakeholder internet governance decision making.

Learn more about Bruce’s vision for auDA in 2025: https://www.auda.org.au/…/from-the-ceo-looking-ahead…/

 

Prague is THE palce to be!

The ICANN83 Policy Forum will take place from 9-12 June 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic, and a limited number of travel support opportunities are available for eligible travelers. This is a reminder that applications for ccNSO travel support will be accepted until Wednesday, 29 January 2025, at noon UTC.

Please note: Early or late submissions will not be evaluated. Be sure to submit your application within the designated window.

 

TRBR Vanuatu :a new round of community grants

The Community Telecommunications Grant (CTG) supplements the Government Universal Access Policy (UAP) to improve Telecommunications coverage at locations which are inadequately serve.

The TRBR wishes to encourage local communities to consider telecommunications projects that may assist the development of the local community both economically and socially. To assist in funding these activities the TRBR establishes the Community Telecommunications Grant (CTG) scheme whereby projects that consider and include telecommunications and ICT development within respective communities may be financially supported by the TRBR voluntarily contributions to the UAF account.

Click here to apply https://www.trbr.vu/opportunities/ctg/2025

 

Identity Digital Inc. ‘s CMO unveils trending marketing technologies of the year

Struggling to navigate shifting algorithms on social media and maintain visibility? You’re not alone.

Rachel Sterling, CMO of Identity Digital Inc., walks through 2025 #marketing trends and offers sound advice to help brands reclaim their digital identities.

Learn more on CMSWire: https://www.cmswire.com/…/6-marketing-technology…/ #domains

 

Whois API, LLC :the SideWinder gang doesn’t operate on sidelines

#SideWinder has been active since 2012, which is why it has used at least 100 domains for its campaigns. But did you know that it may have other web properties lying dormant in the DNS? Find out what these could be in: https://circleid.com/posts/exploring-the-sidewinder-apt-groups-dns-footprint

 

Are you passionate about law? Check out the job opening at Public Interest Registry

We’re hiring! PIR is looking for and Associate Counsel to join our amazing team. View the full job description here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4125060381/…

 

National Internet Exchange of India held a nationwide webinar on IPv6 deployment

Join us for an insightful webinar on IPv6 Deployment with Enterprise & Case Studies! Dive deep into the era of IPv6 with this webinar. Don’t miss out! Let’s shape the future of networking together.

Registration Link: https://nixi1.webex.com/…/r67f3c0a1695d32397317e4cc5b6b…

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India Digital India National e-Governance Division Press Information Bureau – PIB, Government of India

 

Public Interest Registry partners a nationwide public initiative

PIR thrilled to share that we are partners at the Engage for Good 2025 Conference in Palm Springs on April 22-24th.

#EFG2025 is all about Corporate Social Impact, and it brings together an incredible mix of business leaders, non-profit and corporate practitioners, and technical experts to learn how to build partnerships that benefit their causes and businesses

If you’re also attending or curious about what’s in store, let’s connect! It’s going to be a fantastic opportunity. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3zdqqck

 

DO YOU KNOW?

Stand out with a .MY domain.

Showcase your Malaysian pride, build trust, and connect with local audiences. Whether you’re a business, school, or agency, .MY is your exclusive online identity. Boost visibility, credibility, and authenticity all while keeping it uniquely Malaysian!

#MYDomain #ProudlyMalaysian #GoLocal #mynic #kementeriandigital #jomdigital #sayadigital #MalaysiaMadani #domainnames #domainforsale

 

 

 

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ICANN

Register now: APAC DNS Forum 2025 in Hanoi, Viet Nam

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/register-now-apac-dns-forum-2025-in-hanoi-viet-nam-03-02-2025-en

 

ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann82-prep-week-schedule-now-available-03-02-2025-en

 

Save the Dates: UA Day Event Celebrations

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/save-the-dates-ua-day-event-celebrations-27-01-2025-en

 

ICANN Update: Launching RDAP; Sunsetting WHOIS

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-update-launching-rdap-sunsetting-whois-27-01-2025-en

 

(ccNSO)

Election Notice: Board Seat 12

https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03feb25-en.htm

 

Save the date: ICANN Board Seat 12 Candidates’ Webinar on 4 February at 14 UTC

https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20jan25-en.htm

 

Current ICANN Public Consultations

(Open Proceedings)

Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-IDNs for ICANN Board Consideration

https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/phase-2-final-report-on-the-epdp-idns-for-icann-board-consideration-23-12-2024

 

Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB

https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/third-proceeding-for-proposed-language-for-draft-sections-of-next-round-agb-19-12-2024

 

Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews

https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-updates-to-the-operating-standards-for-specific-reviews-23-12-2024

 

ICANN FY26–30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets

https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-fy2630-operating-financial-plan-icanniana-fy26-op-plans-budgets-17-12-2024

 

Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget

https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-pti-fy26-operating-plan-and-budget-17-12-2024

 

(Pending Reports)

ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy

https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-community-participant-code-of-conduct-on-sois-and-general-ethics-policy-16-10-2024

 

Continuous Improvement Program Framework

https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/continuous-improvement-program-framework-21-11-2024

 

IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030

https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/iana-2030-strategy-draft-pti-strategic-plan-covering-2025-to-2030-26-11-2024

 

IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures

https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/irp-iot-proposed-updates-to-the-irp-supplementary-procedures-03-07-2024

 

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