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26 August 2014
Hong Kong – “Cine italiano!” coming in September

Hong Kong awaits the third edition of “Cine Italiano!”, a film festival that brings the best of Italian production to that Asian city. This year’s event, which opens on 17 September, will see the Asian premier of “Allaciate le Cinture”, the latest effort by Turkish film director Ferzan Ozpetek, who has been living and working […]

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21 August 2014
Dei/Sole 24 Ore – China: ADR proposes new flights

China: ADR proposes new flights Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) and China Eastern Airlines met recently in Shanghai to discuss ADR’s proposal for two new weekly flights from Wenzhou to Rome, in addition to the daily flight from Shanghai (with the route starting at Wenzhou). The possibility of operating through a new direct link from Kunming, […]

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13 August 2014
Dei/Sole 24 Ore – India introduces restrictions on pharmaceutical labels

India introduces restrictions on pharmaceutical labels The Indian authorities are going forward with the application of legal restrictions on the labelling of medical products that include the inadmissibility of stickers, the consequence of which will be containers pre-printed for the Indian market. A recent Central Drugs and Standards Control Organization (DSCO) circular underscored the need […]

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13 August 2014
Hong Kong – Success for Italian Cooperation-Science Park

Italy is among the leaders of the “Soft-landing programme for technology and innovation collaboration” of the Hong Kong Science Park (HKSTPC). The purpose of the initiative, supported by our Consulate General in Hong Kong, is to offer universities, research centres and eventual foreign spin-offs a chance to promote and develop their innovative ideas in 5 […]

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8 August 2014
China – Invest in Lombardy flies to Sichuan

“Invest in Lombardy” made a mission to China. A delegation of the firm, which belongs to the Milan Chamber of Commerce (Promos) flew to Chongqing and Chengdu to present the opportunities the region offers. The Italian Consulate General in that city organised an investment forum, along with the Commission for Foreign Trade and Economy of […]

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6 August 2014
Italy-China – Growing cooperation in architecture and design

Italo-Chinese cooperation in architecture and design is increasing. A ceremony was recently held in Chengdu for the opening of an Italian innovation and design centre, created in collaboration with the association of interior decorators of that city and the Milan Polytechnic Institute (Polimi). The event was attended by the association’s president, Mrs. Zhang Daiying, architect […]

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4 August 2014
Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Thailand: to launch high-speed system in 2015

Thailand: to launch high-speed system in 2015 The government of Thailand’s military junta approved a plan for the construction of a high-speed network calling for 18 million euro in funding between the start of construction and its estimated completion in 2022. Funding modalities have not yet been disclosed, but the junta declared that they will […]

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31 July 2014
Hong Kong – Commemorative retrospective on Mastroianni

Hong Kong will celebrate Marcello Mastroianni by dedicating a retrospective to him in the context of the Summer International Film Festival, with screenings of seven of the great Italian actor’s best known films. The series is called “Marcello Mastroianni: The Great Lover”, and will run from 16 to 26 August at the Hong Kong Arts […]

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28 July 2014
Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Australia: Zegna purchases Merino sheep farm for

Men’s suit designer Ermenegildo Zegna bought a 60% share in “Achill”, a 2,500 hectare farm specialised in raising Merino sheep (12,500 head), particularly prized for their wool. The farm is situated in New South Wales and has a 175-year history. Minor partner Tyrell Coventry, former president of the Australian Superfine Woolgrowers Association, will maintain responsibility […]

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28 July 2014
Japan – Embassy and ENIT launch “Visit Italy” contest

The goal of “Visit Italy”, a photography contest organised by the Embassy of Italy in Tokyo and ENIT (Italian National Tourism Board) is to allow Japanese people who have travelled to Italy to show what they learned and to increase the number of Japanese who choose to travel to Italy in the future. The contest […]

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