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Asia e Oceania

Economic Diplomacy
28 February 2025
Japan banks again on nuclear power to meet growing energy needs

In its next energy plan, due for approval in March, Japan will launch a full revival of nuclear power to meet an expected 35% to 50% increase in energy demand by 2050, driven by the semiconductor industry and artificial intelligence (AI). By that date, the Japanese government estimates an increase in electricity production from 1,000 […]

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Press Releases
22 February 2025
Foreign Ministry, Undersecretary Tripodi spoke at the Assembly of the ASEAN countries’ Italian Chambers of Commerce

Undersecretary Tripodi participated, by videoconference, in the Assembly of the ASEAN countries’ Italian Chambers of Commerce held in Singapore. She pointed out: “There is no doubt that the Indo-Pacific region is of strategic importance for Italy. In terms of location, growth, and propensity for innovation, ASEAN has now acquired a central role in the geopolitical […]

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Economic Diplomacy
21 February 2025
Japan: investment, collaboration, and innovation to revitalise the semiconductor industry

Since 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has been implementing an ambitious strategy to revitalise Japan’s semiconductor industry, with investments already amounting to €28 billion. However, to bridge the gap with global industry leaders, additional billions will be required in the coming years. One of the key projects in this strategy is […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
21 February 2025
Tokyo, “Scusate se esisto!”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo saw an excellent turnout for the screening of Do You See Me? (Scusate se esisto!), directed by Riccardo Milani and starring Paola Cortellesi and Raoul Bova. The event, organised to mark the Japanese cinema release of There’s Still Tomorrow (C’è ancora domani), Paola Cortellesi’s directorial debut, was met with […]

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Press Releases
19 February 2025
Undersecretary Tripodi concludes Bangladesh mission focused on growth diplomacy

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, today concluded her mission to Asia on growth diplomacy in Bangladesh. The Undersecretary met with representatives of the Italian system and the local Italian community to explore business opportunities for Italian companies. During a meeting with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Touhid Hossain, the Undersecretary remarked that “a democratic, peaceful, […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
19 February 2025
Mumbai, l’Italia al Pune International Film Festival

Il Pune International Film Festival ha accolto con grande interesse la partecipazione italiana per l’edizione 2025. Anche quest’anno il festival ha visto una stretta collaborazione con l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Mumbai, che ha avuto l’onore di portare il regista italiano Marco Bechis a far parte della giuria internazionale del festival. La sua presenza al […]

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Press Releases
17 February 2025
Undersecretary Tripodi in India met Business Community and Political Authorities

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, is continuing her mission to India focused on growth diplomacy. This morning she met with representatives of the Country System: addressing the Council of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in India, she discussed future investment and business cooperation opportunities together with companies.  With […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
12 February 2025
Almaty, Spazio-D for Italian Design

SPAZIO-D (DNA MADE IN ITALY), the area of about 130 square metres adjacent to the Italian Cultural Institute of Almaty, conceived and managed by the Embassy of Astana together with the Italian Cultural Institute and supported by ITA, dedicated to Italian design, hosted its first promotional module, consisting of three distinct events featuring three installations […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
30 January 2025
Tokyo, The Greek and Roman world in Japanese manga

The Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo hosted a roundtable entitled “The Greek and Roman world in Japanese manga: representations of the classical world and impact in the age of globalisation”. The event offered a reflection on the cultural dialogue between the West and Japan through the art of manga, which has enabled the rediscovery of […]

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Economic Diplomacy
29 January 2025
Philippines, energy and infrastructure drive a rising market

Closer to Europe in linguistic and traditional terms than other Asian countries – 80% of the population is Christian and English is the vehicular language – the Philippines is establishing itself as a market with great prospects for Western investment. The archipelago, home to almost 116 million people, already serves as a strategic base of […]

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Press Releases
23 January 2025
Tajani signs the first air transport agreement between Italy and Mongolia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, signed today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the first agreement on air transport services between Italy and Mongolia with the Mongolian State Secretary of Ministry of Roads and Transport, Sandagdorj Batbold. This agreement is the first of its kind between the two countries and […]

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