Asia e Oceania

Diplomatic Network

13 November 2018

‘Italian Studies Show’ held in Tokyo

The two-day ‘Italian Studies Show’ in Tokyo, this year at its 12th edition, attracted more than 3,000 visitors. Hosted at the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo and organised in partnership with the Italian Embassy and the Italian-Japanese Association, the Show included the participation of 18 Italian Universities, 20 language schools and 3 fashion academies and […]

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Diplomatic Network

12 November 2018

6th Italy-Korea S&T Forum

The aim of the  6th Italy-Korea S&T Forum, co-organised by the Polytechnic of Turin and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and scheduled in Turin on 12 and 13 November, is to strengthen bilateral relations in the sector of science and technology and discuss the common global challenges. The event will focus on […]

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Diplomatic Network

9 November 2018

‘Italia Amore mio’, Made in Italy showcase held in Osaka

“Italia Amore mio”, a showcase of Made in Italy products, was held in Central Osaka recently. Other cultural events with performers from Italy took place at the same time. The event was organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Tokyo, in association with the Italian Embassy, the Consulate, the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and […]

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Diplomatic Network

9 November 2018

Hanoi’s Imperial Citadel turns into ‘Piazza Italia’

A section of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010, will turn into an Italian piazza with food stands, music and fashion shows. The event is part of the second “Piazza Italia” cultural fairs which includes demonstrations promoting Italian traditions in a spirit of sharing and partnership […]

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Press Releases

6 November 2018

Asia Bibi case

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation together with Foreign Minister  Enzo Moavero Milanesi, to meet the many requests coming from Italian citizens, continue to closely follow the situation of Ms Asia Bibi in tight cooperation with the Italian Embassy in Pakistan and in constant coordination with all the States involved. The Foreign Ministry […]

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5 November 2018

Funds allocated for UNICEF

At the initiative of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, the Italian Cooperation Service arranged for 500,000 euros in emergency financing to be given to UNICEF to meet the needs of the people in the Herat Province in Afghanistan, who are suffering from a drought. The initiative involves sending […]

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Diplomatic Network

5 November 2018

Italian cuisine lands in Japan’s e-commerce market

The image of pizza, fettuccine, charcuterie and cheeses, including mozzarella, dominate the Webpage dedicated to Italian food by Rakuten Ichiba, Japan’s major e-commerce platform. The page announces the upcoming “Week of Italian Cuisine”, Italy’s first promotional campaign in Japan’s e-commerce market aimed at highlighting Italian ‘CDO’ (Controlled Designation of Origin) products and spread the spirit […]

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Diplomatic Network

30 October 2018

The India-Italy Technology Summit 2018 kicks off in New Delhi

The Technology Summit, now at its 24th edition, is now underway in New Delhi (29-30 0ctober). The Summit is organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry – CII, in cooperation with the Indian Ministry of Science and Technology and, on the part of Italy – Country Partner for this edition – by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

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Press Releases

22 October 2018

The ​Italian cooperation service gives aid to the Indonesian population

Upon the initiative of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, the Italian Cooperation service arranged for an aid package to be delivered to the Indonesian population that was struck by the earthquake and tsunami of last 28 September. A financing of 200,000 euros was allocated immediately after the disaster […]

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19 October 2018

“L’italiano e la rete, le reti per l’italiano”

All’IIC di Sidney il 16 ottobre, ha avuto luogo un convegno “L’italiano e la rete, le reti per l’italiano”, in lingua italiana: partendo infatti dal tema centrale dell’intera Settimana della Lingua, ogni relatore invitato a partecipare, si occuperà di uno specifico aspetto legato a quanto la lingua italiana, in tempi recenti, stia subendo. Il fenomeno […]

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19 October 2018

What social media followers identify as the most popular Italian words

The Italian Consulate General in Canton has launched an online survey on the Wechat platform. The survey, which takes place from 15 to 21 October, is meant to identify what Italian words are the most popular among the followers of the Canton CG social media account. The Consulate’s Wechat and Weibo accounts will host seven […]

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19 October 2018

“Online Italian Language Teaching and Italian Studies”

On 15 October, the Round Table on “Online Italian Language Teaching and Italian Studies” was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Beijing and held at its Auditorium. The initiative offered a forum for the exchange of experiences and opinions by Italian and Chinese teachers and experts and to debate the new MOOC (Massive […]

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