APTLD Newsletter (3 February 2025)
< back to listAPTLD Updates:
■ Next APTLD Meeting: APTLD87 Members Meeting, Hong Kong S.A.R., 10-13 February, 2025
¶ Meeting Website ¶ Online Registration ¶ Agenda(31 January)
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
NIXI invites applications for Empanelment of Lawyers
(.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
(.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)
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
Exclusive moments from the Internet Society and .am’s 30th anniversary captured in just 2 minutes
(.DE DENIC)
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
(it.com)
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
(.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
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
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
DNS Insights on a Free Form Builder Service Phishing Campaign
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
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
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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
ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available
Save the Dates: UA Day Event Celebrations
ICANN Update: Launching RDAP; Sunsetting WHOIS
(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
Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB
Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews
ICANN FY26–30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets
Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget
(Pending Reports)
ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy
Continuous Improvement Program Framework
IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures