Introducing the APNIC WhatsApp Community
The APNIC WhatsApp Community offers a direct way to stay informed and connected, wherever you are, delivering timely updates, discussions, and event information directly to your phone.
Your elected leaders: Joy Chan, Cooperation Special Interest Group Chair
From building resilient systems at scale to facilitating multistakeholder dialogue, Joy Chan’s leadership highlights the power of participation and the role every community member can play in shaping the Internet’s future.
APNIC and NNIX collaborate to strengthen RPKI and IPv6 deployment in China
APNIC and NNIX have signed an MoU to advance RPKI and IPv6 deployment in China, including plans for an RPKI repository mirror in Hangzhou — the first of its kind in the region. The partnership combines infrastructure, training, and community engagement to support a more secure and resilient regional Internet.
Your elected leaders: Bikram Shrestha, Policy SIG Chair
From early ISP deployment in Nepal to leading regional policy discussions, Bikram Shrestha connects global policy with local realities.
NIST updates its secure DNS deployment guide: What operators need to know
NIST’s updated DNS deployment guide treats DNS as a core security control, offering practical guidance on protective DNS, encryption, DNSSEC, and both authoritative and recursive operations to help operators strengthen resilience, visibility, and policy enforcement.
Strengthening IPv6 collaboration: Xiong’an New Area delegates visit APNIC
APNIC welcomed delegates from Xiong’an New Area to present the IPv6 City Plaque and discuss continued technical cooperation. The visit highlighted Xiong’an’s large‑scale IPv6 deployment and its 2026 Future City competitions.
Your elected leaders: Shaila Sharmin, Policy SIG Co-Chair
From ISP engineer to policy leader, Shaila Sharmin reflects on her journey into the APNIC community and her vision for inclusive policy development across the Asia Pacific.
NIR updates at APRICOT 2026: IPv6 progress, RPKI plans, and strengthening coordination
All seven NIRs reflected an active and collaborative NIR community across the Asia Pacific region.
Internet routing as supply chain risk
A new paper from MANRS suggests enterprise demand may be the missing driver for stronger routing security.
Your elected leaders: Roopinder Singh Perhar, APNIC EC Secretary
Roopinder Singh Perhar reflects on building networks, shaping policy, and preparing the next generation of Internet professionals.