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29 November 2016

China – Testimonial for Chef Carlo Cracco during the Week of Italian Cuisine

The first Week of Italian Cuisine in the World has just come to an end in China, featuring over 70 events across the country. The special testimonial of the Week was for star-rated Chef Carlo Cracco, who participated on 25 and 26 November in several events in Beijing that indulged Chinese households in Italian culinary […]

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29 November 2016

Australia – Vivacissimo mandolin concert in Sydney

The Anna Schivazappa-Claudio Fontana duo will have the task of enlivening the ninth edition of ‘Vivacissimo 2016’, the music programme that the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney organises every year. The two musicians, who respectively play the mandolin and the piano, will present a programme mainly focused on mandolin music composed by Raffaele Calace, Vittorio […]

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29 November 2016

Japan – Tokyo celebrates famous cartoon based on De Amicis novel

Forty years since the release of the first Japanese TV episode adapted from De Amicis’ novel ‘Cuore’, Tokyo will celebrate the book by screening 52 episodes of the animation series “Marco -Dagli Appennini alle Ande” [Marco, from the Appennines to the Andes]. The cartoon is considered to be a milestone in the world history of […]

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28 November 2016

China – A course for new Ambassadors of Italian wine closes with awards for 80 sommeliers

Italian wine exports to China have increased by 30.4% in the first 8 months of 2016, compared to an average rise of 24% in the rest of the world. With a view to supporting the internationalisation of Italy’s wine-producing sector, ICE-Agency, in conjunction with the Ministry of Economic Development, is carrying out several promotional activities […]

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23 November 2016

Japan – Advanced robotics, a new scientific agreement between Italy and Japan

Cooperation between Italy and Japan in consolidating in the development of new joint advanced robotics projects, particularly humanoid, and in promoting the exchange of teachers and researchers. A new agreement has been signed in  Tokyo between the Institute of BioRobotics of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa and Waseda University, one of Japan’s most prestigious universities […]

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23 November 2016

Australia – Footwear, clothing and design: Made in Italy wins in Australia

Footwear, leather goods and clothing, as well as design and homeware are the Made in Italy products with the greatest potential in Australia. The market survey – commissioned to Colmar Brunton by the Consulate General in Melbourne – was presented to the public during a visit to Australia by Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, at […]

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21 November 2016

Italy – Vietnam. Gentiloni meets Pham Binh Minh: goal to reach 5 billion euro bilateral trade volume

“Vietnam is our privileged strategic partner in Asia. The state visit of President Tran Dai Quang, in return for President Mattarella’s visit to Hanoi last year, following Prime Minister Renzi’s visit in 2014, testifies to the excellent relations between the two countries. The aim is to meet the 5-billion euro target for bilateral trade between the […]

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21 November 2016

China – Italian design companies at Shanghai’s Furniture Show

The excellence of Italian design and furniture take centre stage in China. ICE-Agency, which assists the internationalisation of Italian companies and promotes them abroad, participates in the first edition of the Salone del Mobile di Milano Shanghai (19-21 November), to support the 55 Italian exhibitors and facilitate their B2B networking. A fundamental role in implementing […]

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18 November 2016

Rome to host an earthquake hazard workshop as part of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Italian-Japanese diplomatic relations

Earthquake risk prevention: a very topical issue in Italy today in the light of the earthquakes that have struck Central Italy during the last few months. This will be the topic of debate with Japanese experts in an interactive workshop to be held in Rome as part of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of […]

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18 November 2016

Diplomazia Economica Italiana – 18 novembre: ultime news dal mondo

Indonesia: nuove misure su e-commerce per stimolare crescita Stimolare la ripresa del Paese e aumentare la competitività del sistema industriale indonesiano: questi gli obiettivi del 14simo pacchetto di politica economica adottato dal Governo indonesiano, che delinea un piano di azione in materia di e-commerce per regolamentare un settore molto competitivo da cui ci si aspetta, […]

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18 November 2016

Undersecretary Amendola on the last day of his mission to Australia

Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is completing his institutional mission to Australia in Melbourne today, after his visit to Sydney. This morning the Italian high official participated in the Intercomites meeting, where he took the opportunity to highlight “the excellent cooperation between the Embassy, the Consulates and the Comites in Australia, which has made […]

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18 November 2016

Australia – “Buonissimo! Simple, healthy and delicious Italian food”

The Italian Institute of Culture in Sydney, that has always been active in promoting Italian cuisine, has organized an evening event for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World entitled “Buonissimo! Simple, healthy and delicious Italian food“. The title itself is a tribute to our excellent cuisine made up of recipes that use essential […]

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