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Nominations open for four APNIC Executive Council positions

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Nominations open for four APNIC Executive Council positions

Nominations for four APNIC Executive Council positions must be submitted by 6 February 2025 via the official form

Jan 17, 2025
APNIC highlights Afghanistan’s digital resilience at AFNOG 2024

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APNIC highlights Afghanistan’s digital resilience at AFNOG 2024

APNIC showcased Afghanistan’s resilience at AFNOG 2024, highlighting cybersecurity.

Jan 13, 2025
APNIC initiatives in Asia-Pacific: Too little too late?

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APNIC initiatives in Asia-Pacific: Too little too late?

APNIC’s 2024 initiatives, including Myanmar’s IXP and Malaysia’s LUCI project

Jan 10, 2025
APNIC joins AFNOG 2 for Internet growth in Afghanistan

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APNIC joins AFNOG 2 for Internet growth in Afghanistan

APNIC and APNIC Foundation supported AFNOG 2 and AFSIG 2024 to enhance Internet governance, infrastructure, and connectivity in Afghanistan.

Jan 9, 2025
APNIC participates at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing

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APNIC participates at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing

APNIC strengthens ties with CNNIC at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing, promoting collaboration on IPv6, RPKI, and Internet development.

Dec 23, 2024
APNIC launches delegation audits to ensure registry accuracy

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APNIC launches delegation audits to ensure registry accuracy

What happened: APNIC and NIRs collaborate on audit process APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre) has initiated a comprehensive delegation audit across its registry and National Internet Registries (NIRs). This move is part of APNIC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that IP…

Dec 19, 2024
APNIC participates in APIGA Australia 2024

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APNIC participates in APIGA Australia 2024

What happened: APNIC at APIGA Australia 2024 APNIC participated in the inaugural Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy Australia (APIGA Australia), held from 20 to 21 November 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. The two-day event, hosted by auDA, featured interactive sessions and…

Dec 18, 2024
APNIC shares insights at the 2024 Internet Conference

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APNIC shares insights at the 2024 Internet Conference

What happened: APNIC engages at the 2024 Internet Conference APNIC participated in the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, which took place from 19 to 22 November 2024 in Wuzhen, China. The conference featured an opening ceremony, a main forum, and 24 specialised…

Dec 17, 2024
EC responds to findings of the 2024 APNIC survey

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EC responds to findings of the 2024 APNIC survey

What happened: APNIC reveals findings from 2024 survey The Executive Council (EC) of APNIC has published its response to the 2024 APNIC Survey, an essential initiative aimed at gauging community satisfaction with APNIC’s services. This survey plays a crucial role in shaping…

Dec 16, 2024
APNIC’s response to 2024 survey: A roadmap for 2025

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APNIC’s response to 2024 survey: A roadmap for 2025

What happened: APNIC responds to 2024 survey feedback APNIC’s Executive Council (EC) has published its official response to the 2024 APNIC Survey on December 13. It provides insights into how community feedback will shape its priorities moving forward. The survey, which is…

Dec 16, 2024
APNIC’s Geoff Huston unpacks the quantum threat to security

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APNIC’s Geoff Huston unpacks the quantum threat to security

What happened: APNIC explores transition to post-quantum cryptography In the final episode of the PING podcast for 2024, Geoff Huston, Chief Scientist at APNIC, highlights the urgency of transitioning from traditional public-private key cryptography methods, such as RSA and ECC…

Dec 13, 2024
APNIC fosters collaboration at Peering Asia 6.0

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APNIC fosters collaboration at Peering Asia 6.0

What happened APNIC supported and participated in Peering Asia 6.0, held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 6 to 7 November 2024. The event, co-hosted by IDNOG, APJII, and Equinix, welcomed 598 entities who participated in peering meetings, conference, and panel sessions. A peering…

Dec 3, 2024
IETF 121: IPv6 adoption, DNS improvements, routing security

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IETF 121: IPv6 adoption, DNS improvements, routing security

What happened APNIC participated in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) 121 meeting, held in Dublin, Ireland, from November 2 to 8, 2024. The IETF is a prominent global forum for developing and improving internet standards and protocols. During the event, APNIC…

Nov 26, 2024
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APNIC bridges borders at HKNOG 13.0 in Hong Kong

What happened APNIC actively supported and participated in HKNOG 13.0, held on November 1, 2024, in Hong Kong. This bi-annual event, organized by the Hong Kong Network Operators Group, brought together IT professionals, network operators, and engineers to discuss internet…

Nov 25, 2024
APNIC showcases DASH and leads RPKI training at HKNOG 13.0

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APNIC showcases DASH and leads RPKI training at HKNOG 13.0

What happened APNIC took part in HKNOG 13.0 on 1 November 2024 in Hong Kong. The event brought together around 370 attendees for training and talks on RPKI, security, AI, and more. Zen Ng presented APNIC’s DASH tool, highlighting its use for routing reports, detecting suspicious…

Nov 21, 2024
Driving change in internet governance: APNIC at auIGF 2024

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Driving change in internet governance: APNIC at auIGF 2024

What happened APNIC supported and participated in the 2024 Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) in Melbourne on October 28-29. The event brought together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss key issues in Internet governance under the theme of ‘Connecting local to…

Nov 20, 2024
42nd TWNIC IP Open Policy Meeting: APNIC on digital futures

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42nd TWNIC IP Open Policy Meeting: APNIC on digital futures

What happened APNIC participated in the 42nd TWNIC IP Open Policy Meeting, held in Taipei on 23 October 2024. The event welcomed approximately 80 entities to hear from speakers on topics including Internet security, AI, IPv6 deployment and much more. APNIC emphasized fostering…

Nov 19, 2024
APNIC strengthens collaboration at KRNOG 2.0 in Seoul

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APNIC strengthens collaboration at KRNOG 2.0 in Seoul

What happened APNIC supported and participated in KRNOG 2.0, held in Seoul, South Korea on 24 October 2024. The Korea Network Operators Group (KRNOG) organized the gathering. It brought together regional and global stakeholders. Attendees discussed internet advancements like IPv6…

Nov 19, 2024
Is IPv6 essential? APNIC’s chief scientist questions the shift

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Is IPv6 essential? APNIC’s chief scientist questions the shift

image source: APNIC blog What happened Amid the endless debate surrounding internet protocols, Geoff Huston, chief scientist at the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), suggests that IPv6—the internet protocol once deemed essential for growth—is perhaps no longer…

Oct 25, 2024
APNIC launches new registry API to streamline network operations

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APNIC launches new registry API to streamline network operations

What happened APNIC has officially launched its new registry API, responding to requests from its members for a more efficient way to manage network resources. This API allows users to automate tasks that previously required manual intervention, such as retrieving delegation…

Oct 17, 2024