1001 Webs
2008-02-22 12:12:24 UTC
DotAsia Organisation, the first global "top-level domain" in Asia,
officially launched "Landrush" for the ".asia" Internet domain on
February 20th 2008, open for registrations by anyone around the world.
".asia" is expected to become a platform for growth for Asia, and a
gateway to reach the largest Internet marketplace in the world.
Over 30,000 applications had been filed for ".asia" domain names since
October, compared with around 330,000 at the same point in the launch
of the .eu domain name in April 2006, due to the fact that its
registration had been restricted exclusively to applications from
governments and organizations.
Domain name registrar NetNames warned that opening ".asia" to the
general public means that businesses are now at risk of losing online
trademarks to competitors or cyber-squatters.
A total of 266,663 applications were received by the registry within
the first 24 hours, demonstrating great interest from around the world
to stake claims in the most prestigious cyber real estate in Asia.
Any domain names with more than one application will be auctioned off
to the highest bidder before .asia goes live on 26 March.
Domains with only one application will be allocated directly without
auction.
You can keep updated on the ".asia" Domain Auction process at the
DotAsia Domain Auctions page:
www.dotasia.org/about/auctions.html
You must apply during the Landrush period (Feb 20 - Mar 12, 2008) in
order to be eligible to participate in the domain auctions.
To register a ".asia" domain name, you must go to an Accredited
Registrar or their authorized resellers and affiliates.
Source:
http://1001webs.blogspot.com/2008/02/dotasia-organisation-has-announces-that.html
officially launched "Landrush" for the ".asia" Internet domain on
February 20th 2008, open for registrations by anyone around the world.
".asia" is expected to become a platform for growth for Asia, and a
gateway to reach the largest Internet marketplace in the world.
Over 30,000 applications had been filed for ".asia" domain names since
October, compared with around 330,000 at the same point in the launch
of the .eu domain name in April 2006, due to the fact that its
registration had been restricted exclusively to applications from
governments and organizations.
Domain name registrar NetNames warned that opening ".asia" to the
general public means that businesses are now at risk of losing online
trademarks to competitors or cyber-squatters.
A total of 266,663 applications were received by the registry within
the first 24 hours, demonstrating great interest from around the world
to stake claims in the most prestigious cyber real estate in Asia.
Any domain names with more than one application will be auctioned off
to the highest bidder before .asia goes live on 26 March.
Domains with only one application will be allocated directly without
auction.
You can keep updated on the ".asia" Domain Auction process at the
DotAsia Domain Auctions page:
www.dotasia.org/about/auctions.html
You must apply during the Landrush period (Feb 20 - Mar 12, 2008) in
order to be eligible to participate in the domain auctions.
To register a ".asia" domain name, you must go to an Accredited
Registrar or their authorized resellers and affiliates.
Source:
http://1001webs.blogspot.com/2008/02/dotasia-organisation-has-announces-that.html