Asia e Oceania

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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Press Releases

20 January 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi in Malaysia for meetings with Italian business community and political authorities

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, continues her mission to South East Asia in Malaysia. Yesterday afternoon, she met representatives of the Italian business community and the Country System at the Italian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, with whom she discussed future investment opportunities within the framework of growth diplomacy. […]

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Press Releases

17 January 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi in Vietnam for bilateral political consultations

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, is on a mission to Vietnam to take part in periodic bilateral political consultations. “Italy and Vietnam are bonded by profound relations of friendship and collaboration, which are reflected in the excellent state of our relations,” Tripodi commented during the meeting in Hanoi with the […]

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