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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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LACNIC measures internet performance during Chile’s blackout
What happened: LACNIC investigates Chile’s significant internet blackout In early March 2025, parts of Chile experienced significant internet outages due to an unexpected blackout. This disruption affected numerous users and businesses across the country, leading to a heightened…
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LACNIC focuses on RPKI security with key rotation strategies
What happened: LACNIC enhances RPKI security measures LACNIC has taken significant steps to enhance the security of the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) by implementing a key rotation strategy. This initiative aims to strengthen trust anchors, which are crucial for…
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LACNIC appoints Ernesto Majó as CEO to enhance internet growth
What happened: LACNIC appoints Ernesto Majó as CEO LACNIC has appointed Ernesto Majó as its new CEO, marking a significant leadership transition within the organisation. With over 20 years of experience at LACNIC, Majó has held various roles, including deputy CEO, where he gained…
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LACNIC publishes insights from the ICP-2 principles questionnaire
What happened：LACNIC publishes ICP-2 feedback insights LACNIC has released a comprehensive report detailing the community responses to its ICP-2 principles questionnaire. Open from 8 October to 6 December 2024, the survey attracted 298 individual submissions from the Regional…
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ARIN updated Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) version
What happened: ARIN updates Number Resource Policy Manual to version 2025.1 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has released an updated version of its Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM), version 2025.1, which is now in effect and replaces the previous version.…
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APNIC updates on resource audit at APRICOT 2025
APNIC updates on resource audit progress, findings, investigations, and policy compliance initiatives at APRICOT 2025.
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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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Sponsor shock at APRICOT dinner: Canceled member now top supporter
In what will be a surprise to those with access to the inner workings and communications of the Asia-Pacific internet community, LARUS Ltd was revealed this week as the key sponsor of the APRICOT dinner, taking place in Malaysia. APRICOT (Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference…
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ICANN reopens call for nominating committee members
What happened: ICANN seeks additional candidates for NomCom The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the reopening of the Expressions of Interest period for members of the 2025 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Standing Committee. This decision…
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APRICOT 2025: Shaping the future of internet technologies
What happened: APRICOT 2025 relocated to Malaysia with rich agenda APRICOT 2025, the Asia-Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies, is taking place in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, from 19th to 27th February. Originally scheduled for Dhaka, Bangladesh, the…
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MYNOG – connecting Malaysia’s network operators
MYNOG’s role in Malaysia’s telecommunications Founded with the vision of fostering a vibrant community among network operators in Malaysia, MYNOG has become a pivotal platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and industry advancement.At the heart of MYNOG’s mission is its…
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LACNIC explores member engagement with innovative services
What happened: LACNIC enhances services for better member engagement LACNIC has recently taken steps to enhance its services aimed at improving member engagement. The organisation has introduced a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, which seeks to provide a more…
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ARIN announces ‘On the Road’ workshop in Raleigh
What happened: ARIN Announces Upcoming ‘ARIN on the Road’ Workshop in Raleigh, North Carolina ARIN has scheduled an ‘ARIN on the Road’ workshop in Raleigh, North Carolina. This traveling workshop is part of ARIN’s commitment to assisting organizations in maximizing the value of…
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LACNIC enhances internet security with RPKI technology
What happened: RPKI implementation by LACNIC enhances security LACNIC has taken significant steps to enhance internet security through the implementation of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) technology. This framework allows routers to independently verify routing…
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ARIN to Retire FTP Support in March 2025
What happened: ARIN to retire FTP service and transition to HTTPS in 2025 In September 2024, ARIN held a consultation to gather community feedback on the retirement of its File Transfer Protocol (FTP) support. Based on the results, ARIN has decided to terminate FTP services by…
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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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ICANN selects RSM as ASP review panel provider
ICANN has appointed RSM US LLP as the SARP provider for the Applicant Support Program, ensuring a fair evaluation for new gTLD applicants.
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US and APAC allies ban DeepSeek from government devices
The US and its allies are banning Chinese AI app DeepSeek from government devices, citing national security risks.
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LACNIC examines the impact of outdated BGP attributes
What happened: BGP disruptions highlight LACNIC’s challenges In January 2025, LACNIC reported on significant disruptions caused by obsolete BGP attributes within its region. In 2023, numerous BGP sessions were shut down due to these outdated attributes in routing announcements…
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RIR Watchdog
Five regional sessions tracking allocation policy, board legitimacy, and institutional continuity.
Open RIR WatchdogCase File
Long-cycle governance dossiers with legal, election, and institutional stress analysis.
Open Case FileNumber Resource Society
Membership, charter, and resource-governance intelligence from the NRS ecosystem.
Open NRS SessionICANN
DNS coordination, accountability frameworks, and global multi-stakeholder process dynamics.
Open ICANN SessionIETF
Protocol standardization trajectory and interoperability risk under fragmented policy conditions.
Open IETF SessionHistory of Internet
Long-cycle infrastructure history used for governance interpretation and structural forecasting.
Open History SessionNOGs
Operator-level implementation intelligence from APRICOT plus regional and national NOG ecosystems.
Open NOGs Session