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Asia e Oceania

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7 November 2014
Kazakhstan, Italian mission to Astana and Almaty

An Italian business delegation left for Kazakhstan on a fact-finding mission set to run from 9 to 12 November, with an eye on opportunities for collaboration offered by the Kazakh market in the sectors of apparel, agri-industry and building materials. The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Economic Development, Agenzia ICE and Confindustria, will be […]

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6 November 2014
Tokyo – Italian works in Japanese, Suga Atsuko prize

The ceremony for the award of the Suga Atsuko prize for translation will be held at 18:30 on 13 November in the Umberto Agnelli auditorium of the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo, which has organised the event. The prize for the translation of Italian works into Japanese was instituted this year and is dedicated to […]

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5 November 2014
Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Malaysia: upcoming call for tenders for Kuala Lumpur ATMS

Malaysia: upcoming call for tenders for Kuala Lumpur ATMS The Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation announced the call within the next two months for tenders by the Ministry of Transport for the supply of a new air traffic management system (ATMS) that is an integral part of the modernisation plans for the Kuala Lumpur International […]

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Press Releases
5 November 2014
Gentiloni condemns crimes against Christians in Pakistan

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni condemned the brutal burning alive of two Christians in Pakistan. “A shameful act that provokes deep indignation”, asserted Gentiloni, who urged the Pakistani government to do everything possible to bring the guilty to justice. “What has happened in Pakistan is the latest unacceptable aggression against Christians, […]

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5 November 2014
Manila – Death penalty, ‘No justice without life’ conference concludes

The international conference “No Justice without life”, organised by the Community of Sant’Egidio with the participation of the Embassy of Italy, was recently held in the city of Manila. The event, following up on a conference on the same topic in Tokyo, aimed to raise awareness of the cause in the countries of Asia using […]

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4 November 2014
China – Italian architects on display at Shanghai Design Week

An exhibit of the work of 16 Italian architecture studios in China was recently held in Shanghai and eastern China within the framework of the Italian EU presidency. Hosted by Shanghai Design Week, an annual trade fair that attracts thousands of visitors, the show was inaugurated by deputy mayor of Florence Cristina Giachi and head […]

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1 November 2014
Paolo Gentiloni, new Minister for Foreign Affairs installed at the Farnesina

The Hon. Paolo Gentiloni formally took over as Minister for Foreign Affairs from outgoing Minister Federica Mogherini. The two ministers met for an exchange of views on the main international crisis areas and pending commitments. Thanking the new High Representative for Foreign And Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, Federica Mogherini, Minister Gentiloni […]

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30 October 2014
Sydney – Jazz by Enrico Rava arrives on Australian shores

A series of concerts by jazz musician Enrico Rava, starting at the Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival in Sydney on 1 November 2014, is attracting keen interest from Australian audiences. The concerts will be followed by an event on 4 November at the city’s Italian Cultural Institute, featuring Rava and jazz pianist Paul Grabowsky. Read […]

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24 October 2014
Vietnam – Angeloni says Italian strengthens cooperation

“Italian is the fourth most studied language in the world, and that’s why we want to present it as a tool for strengthening our relations, especially as regards cultural cooperation between Italy and Vietnam”, affirmed Italian ambassador in Hanoi Lorenzo Angeloni as he launched Italian Language Week. The opening of the event featured the exhibition […]

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22 October 2014
Hanoi – Lots of events for 14th Italian Language Week

Casa Italia in Hanoi has a packed calendar planned for the 14th annual Italian Language Week. The Italian embassy in Vietnam has organised a series of events running from 23 to 30 October to promote Italian language and culture, also as a means of creating opportunities for deeper cooperation between the two countries. Read more, […]

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22 October 2014
Beijing – Vinitaly promotes Expo2015

Vinitaly returns to Beijing to promote Italian wines on the first stop of the EXPO Milano 2015 roadshow. From tomorrow through Sunday, Vinitaly International will be presenting Italian wines as guest of the itinerant event, and will offer a preview of the wine pavilion that they will be coordinating with Veronafiere during the EXPO. The […]

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