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APNIC allocation choices when IPv4 addresses are scarce
APNIC is examined through ipv4 scarcity as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the Asia Pacific region.
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The point where APNIC's ledger becomes gatekeeping
APNIC is examined through ledger versus gatekeeper as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the Asia Pacific region.
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APNIC's claim to legitimacy in regional registry governance
APNIC is examined through institutional legitimacy as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the Asia Pacific region.
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Calls grow for a clean break in APNIC governance
Lu Heng criticises APNIC governance, calling for leadership accountability and a clean break from past structures.
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APNIC 60 ends with policy updates and new leadership in Da Nang
APNIC 60 concluded with discussions on internet governance, IPv6 adoption, and a new NRO NC member election.
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APNIC 60 workshops kick off in Da Nang
APNIC 60 workshops in Da Nang provide practical training in routing, network security, and operations from 4–8 September 2025.
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APNIC 60 brings internet governance and policy reform to Da Nang in September
APNIC 60 will take place in Da Nang, featuring technical workshops, policy sessions, and a key regional election.
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Registration now open for APNIC 60 conference and workshops
APNIC 60 conference registration is open for in-person and online participation, with early bird discounts available.
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AFRINIC vs other RIRs: A governance breakdown
AFRINIC’s governance crisis contrasts sharply with other RIRs like RIPE NCC and APNIC, raising global questions about accountability.
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APNIC at INNOG 8 and IISPC 2025
APNIC participated in INNOG 8 and IISPC 2025, discussing network automation, IPv6 adoption, and cybersecurity.
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APNIC highlights cybersecurity at CommunicAsia 2025
APNIC participated in CommunicAsia 2025, discussing cybercrime and the importance of enterprise security education.
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Registration open for APNIC 60 conference and workshops
APNIC 60 registration is open for workshops and conference in Vietnam, with early bird discounts available.
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Registration opens for APNIC 60 in Da Nang this September
APNIC 60 registration opens for September conference in Viet Nam, featuring workshops, talks, and networking opportunities.
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APNIC ends ICP-2 consultations with global feedback in hand
APNIC concluded ICP-2 consultations and will revise the RIR governance draft based on global community feedback.
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APNIC connects with Taiwan community at ICANN forum
APNIC participated in the ICANN APAC-TWNIC forum, sharing IPv6 updates, policy news, and engaging Taiwan stakeholders.
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APNIC expands local engagement at TWNOG 6.0 in Taiwan
APNIC participated in TWNOG 6.0 by hosting a booth, delivering a Mandarin BGP workshop, and promoting ICP-2 consultation.
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APNIC unveils 2025-2026 conference roadmap
APNIC announces 2025-2026 conferences in Vietnam, Indonesia, and India fostering regional internet governance.
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APNIC faces tough questions on ICP-2 update, finances, and governance at AGM 2025
APNIC’s Executive Council has been grilled over its failure to proactively engage members of the Asia-Pacific internet community on the topic of ICP-2’s long-overdue update. Speaking at the AGM held this week during the APRICOT event, Lu Heng, CEO at LARUS Ltd, was just one vocal…
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NRS endorses 4 candidates for APNIC Executive Council Election 2025
The Number Resource Society (NRS), an organisation that lobbies for telecom and internet industry entities to own their IP addresses, has officially announced its endorsement of four candidates for the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Executive Council (EC)…
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Watering hole cyberattacks increase, warns APNIC
What happened APNIC has reported an increase in watering hole cyberattacks, a sophisticated hacking technique in which cybercriminals compromise legitimate websites to infect users with malware. This type of attack is particularly dangerous because it targets trusted websites…