APTLD Newsletter (28 April 2025)
< back to listAPTLD Updates:
■ Next APTLD Meeting: APTLD88 Members Meeting, Belgrade, 8-11 September, 2025
¶ Meeting Website ¶ Online Registration ¶ Agenda
■ APTLD News
Call for Applications for APTLD-Sponsored Fellowship for APIGA 2025
Members
(.ID PANDI)
Rua XXIX: Pandi Strengthening Synergy between Sectors to Build Indonesia’s Digital Ecosystems
(.LK LK Domain Registry)
BestWeb.LK 2025
https://blog.domains.lk/2025/04/bestweblk-2025.html
Do you let yourself hack
https://blog.domains.lk/2025/04/blog-post.html
(.MY MYNIC)
Scheduled System Maintenance
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/scheduled-system-maintenance-
Scheduled Maintenance Notice
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/scheduled-maintenance-notice
(.UZ UZINFOCOM)
THE FIRST BLOCKCHAIN HACKATHON 2025 HAS KICKED OFF IN TASHKENT
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1573
RIPE NCC Training Courses in Tashkent to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the .UZ Domain — Registration is Open!
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1572
Ready to start! Blockchain Hackathon 2025 participants announced!
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1571
(.AM ISOC.AM)
ICANN – A Key Guarantor of Internet Security, Stability and Resilience
https://www.isoc.am/icann-a-key-guarantor-of-internet-security-stability-and-resilience/
Universal Acceptance Initiative Progress Discussed by ICANN Representative in Yerevan
Naira Hovakimyan: A Life Shaped by the Power of Science
https://www.isoc.am/naira-hovakimyan-a-life-shaped-by-the-power-of-science/
UADay 2025: From the Media’s Perspective
https://www.isoc.am/uaday-2025-from-the-medias-perspective/
(it.com)
What Is Generative Engine Optimisation – and Why Your Business Needs It
https://get.it.com/blog/what-is-generative-engine-optimisation-and-why-your-business-needs-it/
What Is a Brand TLD and Does Your Business Need It?
https://get.it.com/blog/what-is-a-brand-tld-and-does-your-business-need-it/
(.ME DoMEn)
The .ME Effect: Why Personal Branding Matters for Startup Founders
https://domain.me/the-me-effect-why-personal-branding-matters-for-startup-founders/
David vs. Goliath: How Small Startups Compete with Industry Giants
https://domain.me/david-vs-goliath-how-small-startups-compete-with-industry-giants/
(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
136 registrars accredited in the .RU and .РФ domains
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37972/
Intellectual Property Week opens with IP&IT LAW 2025 awards ceremony
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37966/
Learning critical thinking in the IT era
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37936/
Results of school media marathon and Mediathon career guidance competitions announced
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37933/
Conference on regulating biometrics
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37932/
.RU and .РФ to offer AI domain name generation capabilities
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37891/
(Verisign)
DOMAIN NAME INDUSTRY BRIEF QUARTERLY REPORT: DNIB.COM ANNOUNCES 368.4 MILLION DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATIONS IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025
https://blog.verisign.com/domain-names/q1-2025-domain-name-industry-brief-quarterly-report/
DNIB.com Reports Internet Has 368.4 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the First Quarter of 2025
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Verisign Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
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(WhoisXML API)
Catch Domain Events Earlier with the includeCandidates Parameter in Real-Time Domain Registration Streaming
Rounding Up the DNS Traces of RA World Ransomware
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/rounding-up-the-dns-traces-of-ra-world-ransomware
Others
April 2025 PeeringDB product update
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/25/april-2025-peeringdb-product-update/
Event Wrap: PCTA Tech Show 2025
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/24/event-wrap-pcta-tech-show-2025/
A tree in a tree: Challenges of comprehensive DNS tree exploration
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/24/a-tree-in-a-tree-challenges-of-comprehensive-dns-tree-exploration/
Monitoring highly distributed DNS deployments: Challenges and recommendations
APNIC 60 Call for Papers now open
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/23/apnic-60-call-for-papers-now-open/
IPv6 capability reaches 50% in the Asia Pacific region
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/23/ipv6-capability-reaches-50-in-the-asia-pacific-region/
The Asia Pacific region prepares for WTDC-25
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/22/the-asia-pacific-region-prepares-for-wtdc-25/
40 years of .com — from HOSTS.TXT to global infrastructure
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/19/40-years-of-com-from-hosts-txt-to-global-infrastructure/
[Podcast] Pulse Internet Measurement Forum at APRICOT 2025: Part 2
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/17/podcast-pulse-internet-measurement-forum-at-apricot-2025-part-2/
Level up your network engineering skills with LLMs
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/16/level-up-your-network-engineering-skills-with-llms/
WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 to shape the future of digital technology for development
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2025-04-22-WSIS-High-Level-Event.aspx
.com is back as Verisign discounts bear fruit
https://domainincite.com/31007-com-is-back-as-verisign-discounts-bear-fruit
Dot-brand actually being used to get deleted
https://domainincite.com/31004-dot-brand-actually-being-used-to-get-deleted
Verisign gave Trump $100,000
https://domainincite.com/30989-verisign-gave-trump-100000
Private Whois requests hit new low after Tucows quits RDRS
https://domainincite.com/30986-private-whois-requests-hit-new-low-after-tucows-quits-rdrs
Zoom says GoDaddy took it down for hours
https://domainincite.com/30983-zoom-says-godaddy-took-it-down-for-hours
The Soviet Union might be safe after all
https://domainincite.com/30979-the-soviet-union-might-be-safe-after-all
Google says its ccTLDs “are no longer necessary”
https://domainincite.com/30977-google-says-its-cctlds-are-no-longer-necessary
Social Media
NIXI’s relentless efforts in promoting Digital Inclusion have been recognized at the national level!
NIXI has been conferred with the esteemed “Empowering Citizens Through Digital Inclusion” award at the Elets SmartGov Excellence Awards 2025. Organized in partnership with the Department of Personnel (DoP) and the Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C), Government of Rajasthan, this accolade celebrates NIXI’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and fostering inclusive growth. This recognition reaffirms our dedication to creating a more connected and empowered India.
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India Digital India National e-Governance Division Press Information Bureau – PIB, Government of India Eletsonline
#prestigiousaward #recognition #excellence #trophy #empowering #empowerment
The latest edition of our Leaders of Tech series features our very own Bruce Tonkin, CEO of auDA. We were pleased to chat to Bruce about:
– What keeps him engaged in the domain name sector
– Key trends that have driven the development of the 2026-30 auDA Strategy
– auDA’s position in five years’ time.
Hear more from Bruce in today’s blog: https://www.auda.org.au/…/leaders-of-tech-q-a-bruce…/
KISA and TWNIC Sign Business Agreement to Strengthen Internet Resource Management and Cybersecurity. Congratulations to both of our members. 한국인터넷진흥원(KISA) TWNIC 台灣網路資訊中心
At #CRAQatar, they celebrate the creative and ambitious girls shaping the world of technology.
They believe that building a thriving digital future relies on the active participation of everyone and the empowerment of national talents.
This vision also aligns with the principles of APTLD and the ccTLD community, where top country domain names stand as symbols of national identity and pride. Communications Regulatory Authority – هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات
Under the theme “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation,” the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain celebrates International Girls in ICT Day. APTLD also has a statement in line with this initiative, titled “Internet for All.” TRA Bahrain –picture
VNNIC’s Role in APTLD and Global Policy:
VNNIC has been key to APTLD’s mission, championing “Internet for All” as Chair of APTLD Working Group.
By hosting APTLD 71 and 86, you showcased Vietnam’s leadership and strengthened regional ties.
Your three terms on the APTLD Board advanced ccTLD interests and established “.vn” as a global success model.
Congratulations and thank you for contributing to the domain name industry.
VietNam Internet Network Information Center – VNNIC
P.S.: To all members — please let your GM know what you are currently celebrating so it can be shared! APTLD
Dear APTLD Members, Partners & Families,
Wishing you a joyful and blessed Easter filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.
May this special day bring happiness to your hearts and homes, and may the spirit of renewal inspire us all.
Happy Easter to you and your loved ones!
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ICANN
ICANN Customer Standing Committee Seeks Input on Process to Amend IANA SLAs
Reminder: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025
ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025
Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect
(ccNSO)
Upcoming Survey on ccTLD Financial Contributions – Launching 29 April
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-24apr25-en.htm
Call for Presentations Hybrid TechDay ICANN 83 Prague
ccNSO Council 2025 European region Special Elections: Candidate List and Upcoming Steps
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16apr25-en.htm
Current ICANN Public Consultations
(Open Proceedings)
Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report
Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules
FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fy26-fy30-middle-east-regional-plan-31-03-2025
How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy
Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs
Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs
Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030
Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration
(Pending Reports)
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures