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DotAsia Team had an inspiring time at #IGF2024 in Riyadh! From promoting digital inclusion to discussing the future of Internet, we are committed to shaping a connected and inclusive digital future for Asia. Let's ensure the IGF mandate is renewed in 2025 for the future.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to these meaningful conversations. Let's continue to work together to make the Internet a better place for all!

in Riyadh! From promoting digital inclusion to discussing the future of the Internet, we are committed to shaping a connected and inclusive digital future for Asia. Let's ensure the IGF mandate is renewed in 2025 for the future.

#DotAsia #IGF2024 #InternetGovernance #DigitalInclusion #ConnectedAsia

#NetMission2025 Session 1 Recap is live! Visit netmission.asia and dive into the key takeaways, exciting moments, and insights shared during this impactful discussion. Explore how we’re shaping the future of the Internet together in the world of Internet governance!

Follow this story at the NetMission.Asia website.

#NetMission #InternetGovernance #YouthLeadership #DigitalFuture #CommunityEngagement

Phyo at Global Youth Summit at IGF 2024

As a youth delegate, Phyo Thiri Lwin participated at IGF 2024 Global Summit on 15 December 2024 in Saudi Arabia. The theme was AI in education: intergenerational cooperation for responsible digital future while having an interactive dialogue between current and future generations of experts and learners.

About Global Youth Summit

The IGF 2024 Global Summit is a key component of the IGF 2024 Youth Track, organized under the motto "Empowering Youth for Trusted AI" as part of a broader series of activities. As the entire track, the Summit is developed through bottom-up consultations amongst designated representatives of the IGF Host Country, the UN IGF Secretariat, various Youth IGFs, and other youth-driven Internet governance initiatives - Ref: UN IGF Secretariat. Find out more about Youth Track and Global Youth Summit.

There was an agreement on the role of youth to get involved in shaping AI policies and implementation in education. Phyo Thiri Lwin talked about AI tools’ ability to assist non-native speakers for their skills development and improvement. She also emphasized on the mindset of educators and learners to adapt with AI evolution to see AI education as a shared global responsibility, with efforts to avoid leaving anyone behind.

#YouthVoicesMatter #NetMission #DotAsia #IntGov

As Thailand implements its equal marriage law today, we witness a significant step forward in Asia's push for inclusivity. This new law allows many long-awaiting couples to legally register their marriages.

Today, in Bangkok, approximately 180 same-sex couples will register their marriages in a landmark event. This legal recognition grants them the same rights as other couples, including marriage, inheritance, and medical decisions, among others.

This progress reflects a broader trend of embracing diversity across the region, contributing to a global conversation about equality and human rights.

#Inclusivity #Equality #HumanRights #SoutheastAsia #LoveWins #ThailandMarriageEquality #LGBTQRights

Celebrate the Lunar New Year, a major holiday revered across many Asian cultures! This year, we welcome the Year of the Snake. The twelve zodiac animals of the Chinese lunar calendar each represent a year in a 12-year cycle, influencing festivities throughout Asia with their unique traits:

🐭 Rat (鼠) - Cleverness, adaptability, quick-wit.
🐮 Ox (牛) - Reliability, strength, determination.
🐯 Tiger (虎) - Bravery, competitiveness, unpredictability.
🐰 Rabbit (兔) - Elegance, compassion, caution.
🐲 Dragon (龙) - Luck, strength, ambition.
🐍 Snake (蛇) - Wisdom, mystique, gracefulness.
🐴 Horse (马) - Energy, freedom, assertiveness.
🐐 Goat (羊) - Creativity, kindness, peacefulness.
🐵 Monkey (猴) - Fun, energetic, clever.
🐔 Rooster (鸡) - Hardworking, resourceful, courageous.
🐶 Dog (狗) - Loyalty, honesty, intelligence.
🐷 Pig (猪) - Generosity, diligence, warmth.

These zodiacs shape personality traits and destinies, deeply woven into the cultural tapestry of Asia. Each animal plays a significant role in influencing lives and traditions, celebrated with unique customs across different regions.

According to legend, the Jade Emperor decided their order through a race, with the clever Rat securing first place by riding on the Ox’s back. This story underpins the cyclical nature of the zodiac and its importance in Chinese culture.

As we usher in the new Lunar Year, let’s embrace the diversity and unity this celebration brings.

#LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #AsianCulture #ZodiacSigns #UnityInDiversity


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.Asia domain extension is for Asian communities worldwide. It is an online identifier that is not only inclusive, but also recognizes and inspires a dynamic community that is proud of its identity, culture, and heritage.

It was a pleasure to see the DotAsia team in action in Riyadh during the Internet Governance Forum in December 2024. The excellent contributions so many staff members made is a testament to the quality of our people, and to the difference that DotAsia makes.

Combined with high levels of domain registrations, and improvement in the company’s financial situation, and some much-needed stability at the Board level, things are looking bright.

This is my last newsletter contribution as DotAsia Chair. Since joining the Board at an eventful 2023 AGM, I have aimed to bring the company onto an even keel, improve its governance, chart a clearer strategy and deal with the many challenges previous Board leaders had left behind.

I look back on the last two years happy with the progress that we have made. With a great group of directors continuing after this year’s AGM, I know that they will work with Edmon and the staff team to take DotAsia to greater heights.

To you all, a happy, peaceful and successful 2025. I will remain a close observer and friend of the company, and look forward to next time our paths cross.


Jordan Carter
DotAsia Board Chair