.SG to launch IDN Domains 23 November 2009
The Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC) announced that they will begin accepting initial registrations for Chinese Domain Names (IDN domains) from 23 November 2009. IDNs will be offered at both the 2nd and 3rd levels in all categories (namely, .sg, .com.sg, .gov.sg, .org.sg, .edu.sg, .net.sg, .per.sg).
Registration of Chinese domain names will be phased according to the schedule below, with single-character Chinese domain names, such as .sg and numeric domain names in Chinese such as .sg to be available for a premium during the first three phases of registration:
Phase 1: Government Agencies (23 Nov 2009 - 31 Dec 2009)
Phase 2: For Trademark holders (7 Jan 2010 - 18 Feb 2010)
Multiple applications will be subject to bidding.
TM holders need to be registered with the Intellectual Property of Singapore (IPOS). Service marks will not be eligible.
Phase 3: For All (25 Mar 2010 - 6 May 2010)
Multiple applications will be subject to bidding.
All entities may apply but will be subject to a priority fee.
General Launch (10 Jun 2010 onwards)
All entities may apply.
You can apply for your single-character Chinese domain names below.