The Foreign Ministry’s Reform Comes into Force

The Foreign Ministry’s reform comes into force today, January 1, 2026. Strongly supported by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, it is inspired by the principles of simplification and innovation, with a renewed focus on services for citizens and companies, thus ensuring that the country’s growth is increasingly at the centre. […]

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Procedure for the reduction of US tariffs on Italian pasta continues

With regard to US tariffs applied to imports of pasta from certain Italian companies, the Italian Foreign Ministry recalls that on 4 September 2025 the United States Department of Commerce published its preliminary findings on the tariffs to be applied to foreign products. Among the products concerned were 13 Italian pasta brands, which were allegedly […]

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Initial reduction of US tariffs on Italian pasta

The United States Department of Commerce released preliminary assessments overnight, ahead of the expected conclusion of the investigation on 11 March, regarding anti-dumping tariffs applied to certain Italian pasta producers. The post-preliminary review significantly lowers the provisional rates established on 4 September, reducing tariffs from 91.74% to 2.26% for La Molisana, 13.98% for Garofalo and […]

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Update on the fire in Crans-Montana

According to information provided by the Valais Cantonal Police, around 40 fatalities and approximately 100 injured persons have been reported following a non-deliberate fire that occurred last night at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. The victims cannot currently be identified due to the severity of the burns sustained. A family reception and assistance centre has […]

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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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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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