On April 10th, 2025, the Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2025 for APAC Youth was successfully organized by the NetMission APRALO Study Group, gathering a vibrant group of 26 youth participants, organizers, and experts to explore the importance of Universal Acceptance (UA) and digital inclusivity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Held virtually, the session was coordinated by Phyo Thiri Lwin and moderated by Au Yi Teng, with support from Jasmine Ko, Nawal Munir, […]
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NetMission Digest – Issue #30: Cybersecurity in Transition: Asia’s Role in a Decentralized Digital Defense (Friday, May 23, 2025)
In the ever-changing landscape of global cybersecurity, one conversation in April made ripples far beyond tech circles: should one country control the world’s most important cybersecurity database? For over two decades, the U.S. government has held near-exclusive authority over the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) system — a centralized registry for cataloging security flaws in […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #29: Adolescence: A Catalyst for Conversations and Change (Monday, April 21, 2025)
“Didn’t we think he was safe?… You know, what harm can he do in [his room]?” Eddie Miller contemplated sobbingly about his parenthood with his wife after their 13-year-old son, Jamie Miller, decided to plead guilty to murdering Katie Leonard towards the end of the 4-part miniseries, Adolescence. While this is neither a docudrama nor […]
NetMission Case Study Series 2025
Wave of Transformation: Digital Empowerment and AI Evolution in Asia-Pacific NetMission Case Study Series 2025 presents a collection of case studies on key Internet Governance topics conducted by the five (5) sub-groups of the NetMission Academy 2025. This series offers insights from a youth perspective from case studies explored and shared during the online academy […]
An Insight into Palau’s Navigation of Emerging Technologies, Geopolitics, and Climate Action – Aishik Saha
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Overview When it comes to technology and cyber policy, Palau is navigating an exciting yet challenging path. As a small island nation in the Pacific, Palau has ambitious plans to harness the power of digital transformation, from enhancing Internet connectivity to pioneering […]