APTLD Newsletter (17 March 2025)
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Members
(.LK LK Domain Registry)
The Ethics of Sharing Videos Without Permission
https://blog.domains.lk/2025/03/the-ethics-of-sharing-videos-without.html
(.NZ internetNZ)
InternetNZ’s proposed constitution released
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/internetnzs-proposed-constitution-released/
Proposed constitution to be voted on at SGM InternetNZ
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/proposed-constitution-to-be-voted-on-at-sgm-internetnz/
(.QA CRA)
CRA Launches Public Consultation on the Review of Qatar’s ICT Competition Framework
CRA Launches Public Consultation on the Standard Offer for Access to Submarine Cable Landing Stations in Qatar
https://www.cra.gov.qa/press-releases/cra-launches-public-consultation-on-the-standard-offer
(.SB Solomon Telekom Company Ltd)
Our Telekom To Host The Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) Annual General Meeting In Honiara
(.SG SGNIC)
SGNIC-Q-25004: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) for leasing laptops and accessories
(.TW TWNIC)
TWNIC Engagement Forum: Trust in Every Click
https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2025/03/10/30964/
(.UZ UZINFOCOM)
The Future of DNS and the Development of International Cooperation at the ICANN 82 Forum
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1567
BLOCKCHAIN HACKATHON 2025 IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE .UZ DOMAIN
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1566
THE .UZ ADMINISTRATION PARTICIPATED IN THE UNESCO ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INTERNET UNIVERSALITY INDICATORS
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1565
(.AM ISOC.AM)
Armenia: Leading the Way in Female Involvement in IT
https://www.isoc.am/armenia-leading-the-way-in-female-involvement-in-it/
The story of .am and the Introduction of the Internet to Armenia
https://www.isoc.am/the-story-of-am-and-the-introduction-of-the-internet-to-armenia/
(.DE DENIC)
Current Happenings in the Internet Governance Context in in February 2025
https://blog.denic.de/en/current-happenings-in-the-internet-governance-context-in-in-february-2025/
(it.com)
11 Secrets of Irresistible Media Pitching from ex-VentureBeat, CNET Journalist Emil Protalinski
How To Launch a Website for an IT Startup: A 3-Step Guide
https://get.it.com/blog/how-to-launch-a-website-for-an-it-startup-a-3-step-guide/
Industry News Digest: February 2025
https://get.it.com/blog/industry-news-digest-february-2025/
(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
“This year, the world will unite to make important decisions on internet governance”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37672/
9th Information Security and Children conference kicks off
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37664/
Technophobia: Fearing the Future
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37655/
Regulation on Accreditation amended
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37657/
Applications for RIGF 2025 Youth Special Course close on March 10
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37656/
ICANN 82 Forum kicks off on March 8
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37632/
(WhoisXML API)
February 2025: Domain Activity Highlights
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/february-2025-domain-activity-highlights
What Is RDAP (and Why It’s More Important Now Than Ever)
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/what-is-rdap
Enhance Response Speed for Historical Domain Records with the skipLiveWhois API Parameter
A DNS Investigation of SEO Manipulation via Bad Seed BadIIS
Sneaking a Peek into the Inner DNS Workings of Sneaky 2FA
Others
EU Policy Update – February 2025
https://www.centr.org/news/eu-updates/eu-policy-update-february-2025.html
APNIC Academy — 2024 in review
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/17/apnic-academy-2024-in-review/
RouteViews Peering Policy updated
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/14/routeviews-peering-policy-updated/
Event Wrap: APAN 59
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/14/event-wrap-apan-59/
Botnets never die
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/13/botnets-never-die/
IPv6 is hard
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/11/ipv6-is-hard/
Event Wrap: MyAPIGA 2025
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/11/event-wrap-myapiga-2025/
Building a host telemetry solution using Tailscale
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/10/building-a-host-telemetry-solution-using-tailscale/
Updates on APNIC 60, APNIC 62, and APRICOT 2026
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/07/updates-on-apnic-60-apnic-62-and-apricot-2026/
Apply now for the 2025 APNIC Fellowship program
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/06/apply-now-for-the-2025-apnic-fellowship-program/
[Podcast] Night of the BGP zombies
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/06/podcast-night-of-the-bgp-zombies/
Internet Society Extends Multi-Year Partnership with Meta and Announces Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative
ITU Global Youth Summit places young people at the heart of digital transformation
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2025-03-13-global-youth-summit-cuba.aspx
ITU’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition reaches USD 73 billion in connectivity pledges
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2025-03-04-Mobile-World-Congress.aspx
Africa’s Digital Darkness: Internet Shutdowns Reach Record High
https://circleid.com/posts/africas-digital-darkness-internet-shutdowns-reach-record-high
Massive Cyber Assault on X: Musk Hints at Foreign Involvement
https://circleid.com/posts/massive-cyber-assault-on-x-musk-hints-at-foreign-involvement
Lack of Broadband Competition Leads to Higher Prices in Most U.S. Counties
https://circleid.com/posts/lack-of-broadband-competition-leads-to-higher-prices-in-most-us-counties
“No timeline” to retire Soviet Union from the DNS
https://domainincite.com/30895-no-timeline-to-retire-soviet-union-from-the-dns
ICANN to kill off 60-day domain transfer lock
https://domainincite.com/30891-icann-to-kill-off-60-day-domain-transfer-lock
Lancaster bags up its dot-brand
https://domainincite.com/30889-lancaster-bags-up-its-dot-brand
Google readying its next batch of gTLD launches?
https://domainincite.com/30887-google-readying-its-next-batch-of-gtld-launches
NomCom confirms Americans rejected from ICANN board
https://domainincite.com/30881-nomcom-confirms-americans-rejected-from-icann-board
Nova announces $45 million of new gTLD applications
https://domainincite.com/30879-nova-announces-45-million-of-new-gtld-applications
Registry makes .ai an option for Koreans
https://domainincite.com/30876-registry-makes-ai-an-option-for-koreans
it.com now bigger than Guatemala
https://domainincite.com/30874-it-com-now-bigger-than-guatemala
ICANN turns to AI and crowdsourcing for new gTLD program
https://domainincite.com/30869-icann-turns-to-ai-and-crowdsourcing-for-new-gtld-program
Amazon lawyer DiBiase elected to ICANN board
https://domainincite.com/30857-amazon-lawyer-dibiase-elected-to-icann-board
Is .io safe now? Identity Digital now running Mauritian ccTLD
https://domainincite.com/page/2
Tucows quits ICANN’s Whois disclosure pilot
https://domainincite.com/30842-tucows-quits-icanns-whois-disclosure-pilot
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ICANN Announces Locations for two Future Meetings
https://www.internetnews.me/2025/03/15/icann-announces-locations-for-two-future-meetings/
DNS Belgium Opens Call for Registrar Forum
https://www.internetnews.me/2025/03/04/dns-belgium-opens-call-for-registrar-forum/
Social Media
Member Presented APTLD research on emerging technologies on behalf of Working Group on Research in DNS Next-Generation (RDNG)
– Explored blockchain and NFT applications in domain registration
– Showcased case studies from .UZ and India
– Discussed potential future of domain registration using blockchain
Thank you for your contribution & representing APTLD @ICANN82
#APTLD #ICANN82 #DNSNextGen #BlockchainDomains #NFTDomains #EmergingTech #RDNG #DomainInnovation #TechResearch #InternetGovernance #DNSFuture #APTLDResearch
Calling all APAC community, come join the APAC Space, your space to discuss issues and network. Refer here for the agenda and slides >> https://go.icann.org/41ERHOY #ICANN #APAC
Our 2025 #ORGInAction features are live! Get to know these 4 incredible .ORGs, Linens N Love, Penta, Custom Collaborative, and A Forever Home Rescue Foundation today by visiting
Stephen Deerhake, a long-time member of the #ICANN community, is the recipient of the 2025 ICANN Community Excellence Award. #ICANN82
APTLD88 is coming to Belgrade!
Join us for the 88th APTLD Members Meeting on September 8–11, 2025, hosted by @rnids Регистар националног Интернет домена Србије – РНИДС! This rare opportunity outside the Asia-Pacific region brings together ccTLD leaders for networking, training, and industry insights.
Save the date & register now! [APTLD88 website – https://www.aptld.events/88]
#APTLD88 #APTLD #DomainIndustry #ccTLD #Networking #AsiaPacific #Belgrade2025 @apltdevent
The #ICANN82 newsletter is here! Find key updates, important reminders, and everything you need to prepare for the Community Forum in Seattle from 8–13 March. Stay informed and get ready for the meeting. Read it now >> go.icann.org/3FbmpaX #ICANN
Want to level up your fundraising strategy? Join the Fundraising Forward webinar with Charity Digital on March 20th to explore key trends shaping charitable giving in 2025!
Learn about the latest trends in donor behavior, how to leverage technology for better engagement, and strategies to build lasting relationships with supporters. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader or a passionate donor, this session will equip you with actionable insights to maximize your impact. Learn more: https://pir.org/…/charity-digital-fundraising-trends…/
InternetNZ’s Proposed Constitution has been released
Take a look at this media release, which highlights how we’ve worked to ensure our governance structure better reflects and serves all communities who use the Internet in New Zealand.
We are thrilled to announce that several of our valued customers have been selected as winners in the RevUp & Register Campaign 2024! Their achievements highlight the growing impact of Malaysian businesses in the digital space.
Winning Domain Names:
A huge congratulations to the winners! We also extend our gratitude to MYNIC for organizing this fantastic event, fostering innovation and digital growth in Malaysia.
Venue: Cindai Ballroom, Cyberview Resort & Spa, Cyberjaya
Date: 4th March 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Register your domain name now
Let’s continue building a stronger digital future together! #DataKL #RevUpAndRegister #MYNIC #DigitalMalaysia
This year marks a significant milestone in shaping the future of global internet governance, with the WSIS+20 Review and the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking centre stage.
Decisions made in United Nations processes will determine whether the collaborative, inclusive multi-stakeholder approach to shaping the internet’s future will continue, or be replaced by increased inter-governmental decision-making.
auDA’s goal remains unchanged – to protect and strengthen multi-stakeholder decision-making and discussions that are the foundation of the free, open secure and global internet we all rely on every day.
Learn why 2025 is one of the most important years in internet governance to date, and our plans to uphold the multi-stakeholder model: https://www.auda.org.au/…/2025-a-pivotal-year-for…/
Introducing CleanDNS Editorials: Insights from the people on the front lines of the fight against DNS Abuse.
Read on for a look at common discussions surrounding DNS Abuse, and the tendency to focus solely on volume of reports, when in actuality remediation and disruption efforts measure impact by a far better metric.
Check out the first installment of CleanDNS Editorials below, written by our very own Alan Woods.
https://cleandns.com/editorials-dont-rain-on-their-parade/
**2025 ISIF Asia Grants – Key Dates & Info**
The **ISIF Asia Grants Program** supports innovative Internet solutions across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on inclusion, infrastructure, and knowledge development. Funding is available for research, deployment, and capacity-building projects.
### **Key Dates:**
**Applications Open:** Feb 18, 2025
**Pre-registration Deadline:** Apr 2, 2025
**Application Deadline:** Apr 4, 2025 (11:59 PM UTC+10)
**Review Period:** Apr – May 2025
**Due Diligence:** Jun – Jul 2025
**Grants Announced:** Sep 2025
### **Grant Categories:**
**Inclusion:** Expanding Internet access & services
**Infrastructure:** Improving network speed, security & costs
**Knowledge:** Capacity building & research on Internet operations
**Special Grants:** IPv6 Deployment & Environmental Impact of the Internet
### **Who Can Apply?**
– Public & private sector, academia, non-profits, and social enterprises
– Organizations from the **APNIC** service region (Asia-Pacific economies)
– New applicants encouraged; pre-registration required before applying
**More Info & Apply:** [ISIF Asia Grants](https://apnic.foundation/isif-asia/apply-for-funding/)
#ISIFAsia #InternetInnovation #APTLD #AsiaPacific #DigitalDevelopment
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ICANN
ICANN Announces ICANN85 and ICANN88 Locations, Registration Opens for ICANN83
2025 ICANN Community Excellence Award Honors Stephen Deerhake
ICANN Update on AFRINIC Receiver Appointment
Shaping the Future of DNS: Join the 2025 Middle East DNS Forum in Bahrain
ICANN RFP: Dispute Resolution Service Providers for the Next Round
(ccNSO)
Share Your Feedback on the ccNSO Members Meeting at ICANN82: Help Shape Future ccNSO Meetings
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12mar25-en.htm
Current ICANN Public Consultations
(Open Proceedings)
Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews
Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB
(Pending Reports)
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures
ICANN FY26–30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets
Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget