77 rare “.vn” domain names are about to be put up for auction in the second round.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has just issued a decision approving the list of 77 rare national “.vn” domain names that will be auctioned in the second round, scheduled to take place on June 22-23 after all related procedures are completed.

List of domain names offered for auction in the second round. Photo: Ministry of Science and Technology.

This list primarily features short, memorable, and highly recognizable two-character domain names. Many domain names combining letters and numbers, such as y1.vn, m2.vn, f5.vn, and g7.vn, are considered suitable for a wide range of business sectors and digital branding. Additionally, some domain names that were successfully auctioned in the first round but whose winning bidders did not complete payment will be put up for auction again.

According to the Vietnam Internet Center (VNNIC), the auction of “.vn” domain names aims to improve the efficiency of exploiting national Internet resources, while creating conditions for businesses, organizations, and individuals to access high-value domain names to serve business activities, brand promotion, and online presence development.

To participate in the auction, applicants need to deposit 1 million VND for each domain name. The starting price for the domain names in this round is 10 million VND, with a minimum bid increment of 1 million VND per bid.

VNNIC stated that two-character domain names are considered "special Internet resources" due to their limited number, short structure, and high memorability. They are also a valuable digital asset for building brand recognition and protecting business identity in the online environment.

The agency believes that organizing the auction not only helps to efficiently allocate national Internet resources but also contributes to raising public awareness of the value of ".vn" domain names, encouraging businesses and individuals to proactively build their image and reputation in cyberspace.

Previously, the first auction was held in March with 50 rare domain names offered for bidding, achieving a success rate of approximately 78%. While some domain names sold at a starting price of 10 million VND, many others recorded bids many times higher.

Notably, the three domain names mb.vn, hi.vn, and ok.vn led in auction winning bids, reaching 1.584 billion VND, 217 million VND, and 153 million VND respectively. The total value of these three domain names is approximately 2 billion VND.

Thu Huong

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