Launch of .ss (South Sudan)
Registration of .ss domain names has been launched with Sunrise starting on June 1, 2020. The general availability starts on September 1, 2020. There also exist a number of second-level domains: .edu.ss - for South Sudan higher educational institutions .com.ss - open to all applicants (intended for commercial entities) .net.ss .biz.ss - ...
TLD of .KH (Cambodia) such as domgate.kh will be available in 2021
Great news: the top level domain of .KH (extension for Cambodia), such as domgate.kh, will be available in 2021.
The price will be disclosed by the registry in the near future.
ccTLDs growth overtake gTLDs over the last year
ccTLDs growth overtake gTLDs over the last year:
With a 7% growth rate over the last year reaching to a total of 156 millions domains, ccTLDs are flying high stressing out the awareness of their key role by domain owners.
Good news for .CN and .中国
WIPO becomes the first non-Chinese center to deal with domain name disputes under the Chinese ccTLDs (.CN and .中国).
Great news for brand owners who may find it easier to file complaints and protect their rights in the .CN namespace.