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DotAsia Articles of Association

Current Version (adopted at EGM on Feb 26, 2024): [ PDF ] Archived former versions: Member adoption over email completed on Jun 26, 2009: [ PDF ] At incorporation of DotAsia Organisation on Sep 12, 2006: [ PDF ]

Special Advisory on Election Committee Report and Next Steps Towards a By-Election for Board Elections 2023

This is a special advisory on the recently received Election Committee (EC) Report to the Members DotAsia Regarding the 2023 Board Elections (EC Report) and Board actions taken towards a by-election for the Board Elections 2023 in accordance with the existing Board Elections Procedures (BGC-004) and the recommendations from the Election Committee in the EC Report.

First and foremost, the DotAsia Board thanks the EC (and its legal advisors) for their thorough investigation, and …

DotAsia Board By-Election 2023

On November 6, 2023, the DotAsia Board, having received and reviewed the Election Committee (EC) Report to the Members DotAsia Regarding the 2023 Board Elections (EC Report) on November 1, 2023 accepted the report and proceeded to implement a By-Election for the...

Proposed Amendments to the DotAsia Articles of Association 2023

(Last updated on Feb 20, 2024) The background We have observed recent challenges to the governance of DotAsia, AFRINIC, APNIC and other Internet community institutions from hostile entities. In the Board’s view, the time is right for DotAsia to reinforce our...

Special Advisory on DotAsia Leadership Succession Planning

Date Issued: Sep 16, 2022 Dear DotAsia Members and other Internet community members, This is a special advisory issued in response to online media report regarding the succession planning of the DotAsia leadership. We express our position that the DotAsia Board and...

Special Advisory – Composition of DotAsia Board

In early 2018, DotAsia’s bankers requested that we cease listing Board members with nationalities from UN and/or US sanctioned countries as directors. Even though no Board member was (and is) an OFAC Designated individual we understand that banks are free to choose whether or not to accept customers, and upon what terms. DotAsia complied with its bankers’ request and has since received the benefit of such Board members’ contributions in a role somewhat akin to an observer, rather than as director.

News and Media

DotAsia issues Technical Coalition Joint Statement on Global Digital Compact process concerns

DotAsia joins other members of the Technical Community Coalition for Multistakeholderism (TCCM) in issuing a statement on the Global Digital Compact process and potential outcomes. Throughout the stakeholder consultations for the various revisions of the Global Digital Compact, there have been repeated and continued calls to increase the transparency, openness and meaningful global participation of all interested stakeholders.

DotAsia Members Adopt New Articles of Association

DotAsia Members Adopt New Articles of Association

On Feb 26, 2024 at the DotAsia Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), held in conjunction with APRICOT 2024 immediately following the AP* Retreat, the DotAsia Members adopted a new set of Articles of Association.  The two separate meetings of Sponsor and Co-Sponsor...

DotAsia Strategic Plan Development

DotAsia Strategic Plan Development

Since 2010, DotAsia’s strategic directive for the year has been presented annually at the DotAsia AGM, and then reported at the next AGM. DotAsia’s progress through the years, …

Special Advisory on Election Committee Report and Next Steps Towards a By-Election for Board Elections 2023

This is a special advisory on the recently received Election Committee (EC) Report to the Members DotAsia Regarding the 2023 Board Elections (EC Report) and Board actions taken towards a by-election for the Board Elections 2023 in accordance with the existing Board Elections Procedures (BGC-004) and the recommendations from the Election Committee in the EC Report.

First and foremost, the DotAsia Board thanks the EC (and its legal advisors) for their thorough investigation, and …

Special Advisory on .ASIA Charter Eligibility Requirement and IDN Variant Policies

On Aug 1, 2023, the .ASIA registry system operated by our Backend Registry Services Provider Identity Digital (formerly Afilias) will be upgraded. This special advisory addresses two techno-policy changes to the system: 1) .ASIA Charter Eligibility Requirement; 2) .ASIA CJK (Chinese, Japanese & Korean) IDN Policies

Beyond ASCII: The Vital Role of Email Address Internationalization in a Connected World

Beyond ASCII: The Vital Role of Email Address Internationalization in a Connected World

As the world becomes more connected, the need to use domain names and email addresses in local languages and scripts also continues to rise. EAI adoption has been growing in recent years, according to a Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) report, as of May 2021, around 9.6% of email domains now support Email Address Internationalization (EAI), marking a noteworthy improvement from previous years. This progress indicates that EAI support is becoming more prevalent, ultimately making it simpler for individuals across the globe to utilize email addresses in their preferred languages and scripts

Continued Commitment to the Vision and Mission of DotAsia

An Open Letter and Call for Support Dear DotAsia Board and the Asia Pacific Internet Community, Thank you for the invitation for me to submit to you my ongoing commitment and vision for DotAsia to be a contributor to the regional and global Internet community as the...

Community Projects and Developments
Asian Films Awards: The Oscars of Asia

Asian Films Awards: The Oscars of Asia

Inaugurated in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) celebrates excellence in Asian cinema through the annual presentation of awards to the many diverse talents and films that make up the dynamic film industries of the region. Awards night is a spectacular gathering of...

iCity.Asia: ICT Powered Future for the Network Generation

iCity.Asia: ICT Powered Future for the Network Generation

The "iCity" initiative is supported by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) of the HKSAR and organized by Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, with DotAsia Organisation as a Cooperating Partner. iCity is a series of events with a core mission to...

Go.Asia: Every Act Counts!

Go.Asia: Every Act Counts!

Go.Asia -- www.go.asia -- is a charitable initiative launched by DotAsia and spearheaded by Hong Kong Martial Arts Superstar Donnie Yen and his wife, Ms. Cissy Wang. The vision of Go.Asia is that “Every Act Counts”, with an aim to improve society through collective...

MandelaDay.Asia

MandelaDay.Asia

Mandela Day Asia -- www.mandeladay.asia -- brings the Mandela Day Campaign to Asia. The Mandela Day campaign message is simple: Mr Mandela gave 67 years of his life fighting for the rights of humanity. All we are asking is that everyone gives 67 minutes of their time,...

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