Asian Domains

Are you planning to expand to Asia and looking for a short, easy-to-remember website address? Asian domains, especially the .asia domain, help emphasize the Asian identity of your business. Country-specific ccTLDs in Asia, such as Japan .jp, Singapore .sg, India .in, build customer trust in specific countries and increase the chances of successful sales.

Map of Asian country-code domains

If you're interested in Asian domains, you can easily find information about them on the map.

List of Asian top-level domains

Why choose Asian domains?

Asian domains are two ways to make your business recognizable in Asia.

The first is the new top-level domain .asia, and the second is a set of country extensions tailored to the markets where your business is expected to be recognized (e.g., .jp, .sg, .in).

Why the domain .asia? It's a clear, concise message to both your audience and search engines that your offer is aimed at the Asian community and markets. Registration is open to everyone, and addresses are allocated in the order in which applications arrive. As part of the registration fee, we provide the services of a local partner in a given region who meets the registry's formal requirements. Regulations require that the domain owner be represented by an entity located in one of the countries authorized to use the extension. We handle the entire brokerage process for you, and we offer very favorable registration and renewal prices.

It's also worth remembering IDN versions (national character names) for selected extensions. They help with address recall and increase local relevance. If you're building a website in Japanese, Thai, or Hindi, this is often a faster path to recognition than the English version.

The .asia domain, country code domains in Asia, and the global .com domain

• The global domain .com is geo-neutral, flexible, and very good for international brands. For precise country targeting, you need to use geotargeting settings and the correct so-called hreflang, pointing to the version of the page in the appropriate language.
• The .asia domain – ideal when you want one brand to operate in different markets in this region, without splitting traffic between multiple domains.
• Country-code domains (ccTLDs) in Asia, e.g., .jp, .sg, .in, are the strongest geographic signal for search engines and users in a specific Asian country. This requires maintaining separate versions of the website for different countries. This is usually the best choice for market expansion focused on a single country.

If you're targeting the entire Asian region and want a single address, choose a .asia domain. Building a brand presence for a single country (e.g., just Japan)? Choose a local ccTLD. Operating globally, not just in Asia? Choose .com, and handle the country versions with subdirectories and hreflang.

Most popular country extensions in Asia

• .jp (Japan) – registration is available to both individuals and companies from around the world. The domain acquisition process is lightning fast and is completed immediately after placing the order.
• .sg (Singapore) – popular in B2B, the .sg domain registration process is fully automated. In accordance with Singapore's registry rules, our local partner is designated as the administrative contact.
• .in (India) – domains with the Indian extension are currently available to everyone; they can be registered by both individuals and companies from any country. Restrictions were announced for 2025, but have not yet been implemented. Among other things, the announcement included a requirement to conduct a registrant identity verification procedure.
• .id (Indonesia) – domain names with the .id extension can be registered by both individuals and companies from any country. It's worth remembering that some names in the .id zone have premium status. Registration is only possible for a higher, individually negotiated fee. In such cases, the order will only be processed after the customer confirms acceptance of the increased price.
  The .co.id domain is also available for companies operating in Indonesia. However, thanks to our local representative service, which is included in the registration price, it can also be used by entities outside of Indonesia. It's also worth remembering that domain names with this extension are prohibited from using geographical terms.
• .cn (China) – Companies and individuals outside of China can register domains with this extension. The process is subject to the rules established by the Chinese registry, which are frequently updated. Domain names cannot contain prohibited words, geographical names, generic terms, or trademarks of others. IDN domains with Chinese characters can also be registered. Foreign entities must submit company registration documents.
• .hk (Hong Kong) - registering domains with this name does not require a local address in Hong Kong. They can be registered by entities from any country.
• .kr (South Korea) - domains with this extension indicate a market with great potential. Only companies registered in South Korea can formally register a domain name with a Korean domain suffix. For a fee, we provide the services of a local partner who acts as the required entity in Korea. This makes .kr domain registration available to companies from all over the world.

Why is a local country-code domain better for SEO?

Google treats ccTLDs as the strongest geotargeting signal. Subdomains and directories are weaker indicators of the local market and language. In practice, a country-code domain often achieves faster user adoption and a higher CTR in local results.

IDNs in Asia

If your brand name uses local characters (e.g., Japanese, Chinese), consider registering an IDN variant with these characters. This makes the address easier to remember and can improve click-through rates in search results in that country.

How to choose a domain name in Asia, step by step?

• Keep your domain name simple. Short, clear, without long strings of numbers and excessive hyphens. Be sure to use our guide: How to name a company?
• Check domain availability in various extensions, analyze your brand and key keywords. If the name is taken, look for short, meaningful variants.
• Consider IDNs and redirect to the primary name page if you operate in markets using local alphabets (e.g., Japanese, Chinese).

Ordering various domains from Asia

• Search for a domain name. Place an order and complete the formal requirements. Where necessary, use local representation offered by Domeny.tv.
• Configure DNS and security (set A, MX, and SPF/DKIM/DMARC records). Consider implementing DNSSEC.
• If you're transferring a domain, check if it's unlocked for domain transfer, get the authorization code, and start the transfer to Domeny.tv.
• Prepare analytics and language versions of your website. Use separate addresses for markets and correct language and regional markings.
• Ensure brand protection. Register domains with common typos and shortcodes, and set up redirects to the main version of your website.

FAQ: Asian Domains

Can I register a .asia domain without being based in Asia?

Yes, but you need an administrative contact in Asia, which is provided by Domeny.tv

What is the difference between .asia and .com in SEO?

.asia signals an Asian direction to users, .com is global and neutral. Regardless of your choice, use hreflang and separate URLs for the language versions of your website.

When do I need Asian country-code ccTLDs (e.g., .jp, .sg)?

When the priority is a single country's market, local regulations, and maximum trust. In some cases, you'll need a local agent.

Will my domain be blocked if I don't meet registry requirements?

It may be suspended or deleted if registry policies are violated.

Can I use IDNs (local characters) in Asia?

Yes, many Asian registries support IDNs; length limits apply to .sg.

How does a domain transfer work?

An authorization code (EPP/AuthInfo) and no lock are required. Transfer details may vary between registries.