Satellite Internet is no longer a sci-fi concept, it’s a fast-evolving reality. Companies like Starlink (SpaceX) and Amazon’s Project Kuiper are launching massive constellations of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed connectivity across borders, deserts, oceans, and even conflict zones. The vision is compelling: universal Internet access, independent of traditional infrastructure. But with this […]
Asia Pacific Policy Observatory June 2025 Report – Asia Pacific’s Digital Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Youth-Led Analysis
This report is the fifth publication of the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory (APPO). As artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, its intersection with digital governance has become a critical area of concern especially for youth across the Asia Pacific. This edition presents a comprehensive, youth-led analysis of how AI is shaping the region’s digital ecosystems, […]
APAC Youth WSIS+20 Webinar Series – Registration Now Open
As the global community prepares to mark 20 years since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), this two-day virtual series aims to center Asia-Pacific youth voices in shaping the future of digital development and cooperation. This event is organized by NetMission.Asia, a youth-led initiative, with the support of the DotAsia Organisation. The APAC […]
Universal Acceptance Day 2025 for APAC Youth: Report Now Available
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, […]
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 […]