.asia

.asia
.asia
Introduced2007
TLD typeSponsored top-level domain
StatusActive
Registry.Asia Registry (Technology Service Provider: Afilias)
SponsorDotAsia Organisation Ltd.
Intended useThe regional domain extension for Asia and the Pacific
Registration restrictionsNone
StructureRegistrations at second level (ie. domain.asia)
DocumentsProposal to ICANN
Dispute policiesUDRP; Charter Eligibility Dispute Resolution Policy; also local dispute policies for Asian countries based on their local ccTLD policy
DNSSECyes
Registry websitewww.dot.asia
dotAsia Organization
Company typeNon-profit
IndustryInternet, Domain registry
Founded2003 in Hong Kong
FounderEdmon Chung, Che-Hoo Cheng, Ram Mohan
Key people
Edmon Chung, Leona Chen, Jennifer Chung
Websitedot.asia

The top-level domain .asia is the officially designated regional domain in the Internet for Asia and the Pacific. It is a sponsored generic top-level-domain (sTLD) operated by the DotAsia Organisation Ltd. The domain is open to companies, individuals and organisations that have a connection to the region. Asia domains can be seen and used by international and Asian businesses; regional conferences and symposiums; as well as Asian artists and celebrities.

The domain asia was introduced to the public through a comprehensive launch involving a multiphased Sunrise and Landrush process from October 9, 2007 to March 12, 2008. It became available on a first-come-first-served registration basis on March 26, 2008.[1] In 2013, there are more than 455,000 .asia domains registered[2] across 155 countries.

  1. ^ ".asia became available on a first-come-first-served registration basis on March 26, 2008". dot.asia.
  2. ^ "In 2013, there are more than 455,000 .Asia domains registered". 5years.asia.