Adoption of the United Nations Regular Budget for 2026. Further strengthening of the Brindisi UN Hub

Following several days of negotiations, the United Nations regular budget for 2026 has been adopted. Among the decisions taken is the further strengthening of the United Nations Global Service Centre in Brindisi, through the transfer of 19 posts from the United Nations Secretariat in New York to the Apulia region. This constitutes a significant achievement, […]

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Tajani: “From the bottom of the class to among the top performers” (Il Messaggero)

Minister Antonio Tajani, yesterday Parliament approved the Budget. How do you assess it? “I am satisfied with the Budget, which was drafted in full compliance with the economic and financial constraints that are clear to all. Above all, Italy is no longer subject to the EU infringement procedure, which has helped to restore the country’s […]

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Third Italian Forum on Export Control

The third Italian Forum on Export Control will be held on January 22, 2026, in the International Conference Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This year, the event – organized by the National Authority UAMA in collaboration with ASSONIME – will focus on the export of Dual-Use Materials and will be […]

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Malaysia, the region’s strategic bridge

Strategically positioned, rich in natural resources, and with an eye on advanced industry, Malaysia has long been establishing itself as an ideal “bridge” for the entire Southeast Asia region. Despite internal challenges and rapidly evolving global environments, the country’s economy, with nearly 36 million inhabitants, has shown resilience, with growth forecast at 4% by 2026. […]

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Interview with Roberta Casali, Vice President of the Asian Development Bank

ADB è la più antica banca multilaterale di sviluppo, a carattere regionale. È stata creata nel 1966 da 31 Paesi fondatori, tra cui spicca l’Italia, con l’obiettivo principale di sradicare la povertà in Asia e nel Pacifico. Oggi, i Paesi azionisti di ADB sono 69, di cui 50 asiatici e 19 nordamericani ed europei. La […]

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Vietnam, the engine of Southeast Asia racing into the future

Ambizioni chiare, una popolazione giovane e un’economia che corre. Il Vietnam non è solo un Paese in crescita: è un vero e proprio motore che, dopo aver conquistato lo status di Paese a medio reddito nel 2011, ora punta al traguardo di economia ad alto reddito entro il 2045. E i numeri sembrano dargli ragione. […]

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Singapore, Southeast Asia’s high-tech laboratory

A city-state projected onto the future. With nearly six million inhabitants, Singapore is not only a world-class financial and logistics centre (its port is the second busiest in the world), but has also established itself as Asia’s most advanced technology hub. With an economy expected to grow 4.4% in 2024 and a per capita GDP […]

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New Zealand, New Investment Rules to Stimulate Growth

It will be even easier for wealthy foreign investors to establish themselves and do business in New Zealand. The country has announced the abolition of the Entrepreneur Work Visa and the introduction of the new, more advantageous Business Investor Visa. The programme, open to applications from November 2025, offers two options: the first allows for […]

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Italian exports, pharmaceuticals, and the agri-food sector drive the first half of 2025

Italian exports, pharmaceuticals, and the agri-food sector drive the first half of 2025 Italian exports continue to grow, albeit at a slower pace. In the first half of 2025, exports reached €322.6 billion, up 2.1% compared to the same period in 2024. This is what emerges from the issue no. 71 of “Mercati in tempo […]

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Japan, a new energy plan focusing on renewables, nuclear power, and hydrogen

Japan’s new Strategic Energy Plan – the seventh – reflects the urgent need to strengthen energy security through efficiency, source diversification, and decarbonization. For the first time, Japan has set the goal of maximizing the use of renewable energy as the primary source of electricity, aiming for an energy self-sufficiency rate of 30-40%, compared to […]

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Asia, Reshaping Global Supply Chains

Once relegated to the role of a mere supplier of raw materials, Asia is now establishing itself on the global stage as a dynamic economic powerhouse, characterized by ample room for growth. Data confirms this: according to the International Monetary Fund, Asia-Pacific countries recorded GDP growth of 4.6% in 2024 – compared to 1.8% for […]

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South Korea: Between AI and Energy, the Gwangju Hub is Looking to the Future

The Gwangju industrial district, thanks to its Special Economic Zone, is becoming South Korea’s new hub for artificial intelligence (AI), the automotive industry of the future, and green energy. Operations at the National AI Data Centre began in November 2023. High-Performance Computing (HPC) services for the development of large-scale AI models were later made fully […]

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