Asia e Oceania

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21 March 2017

“Ever Closer Union” exhibition on the ‘Carabiniere’ Frigate in Singapore

The major event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of  Rome in Singapore was held on board of the Italian Navy’s ‘Carabiniere’ Frigate, in the city’s harbour from March 15 to 19, during a mission aiming to promote the technological excellence of the Italian defence industry. The Italian Ambassador Paolo Crudele and the European […]

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20 March 2017

Australia – Escape from Pompeii. The untold Roman rescue

More than two decades after the last exhibition, Sydney rediscovers Pompeii in a new international exhibition. With the support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney and the sponsorship of the Italian Embassy in Canberra and the Italian Consulate General in Sydney, the international exhibition “Escape from Pompeii”, will open at the Australian National Maritime […]

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13 March 2017

China – “The Extraordinary Italian Taste”, the Embassy focuses on Designation of Origin

“The Extraordinary Italian Taste” is the title of the event to be held at the Italian Embassy in Beijing on 15 March, dedicated to the protection and promotion of Italian PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) products in China. The event is organised by the Italian Embassy in association with ICE-Agency […]

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9 March 2017

Sydney – Science in the feminine: Italian female researchers in Australia meet at the IIC​

Physics, medicine, engineering: the world of science may appear to be dominated by the male gender but in fact many are the research studies and discoveries made by female scientists and researchers. To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney, in conjunction with the office of the Science and Technology Attaché at […]

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Press Releases

6 March 2017

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the launch of ballistic missiles by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns last night’s launch of ballistic missiles by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Repeated missile tests, compounded to the development of a nuclear arsenal by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, constitutes a threat to international peace and security and an open violation of the UN Security Council Resolutions. […]

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3 March 2017

China – Italian Design Day in Beijing

Promoting Italian design as an integral part of the “Italian Way of Life”. Telling the story and uniqueness of Italian Design to enhance China’s taste for Italian creations, a synthesis between tradition and innovation, research and a special attention for quality. These are the goals of the first Italian Design Day in Beijing, organised by the […]

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2 March 2017

South Korea – Marva Griffin special guest in Seoul for Italian Design Day

Special guest in Seoul for Italian Design Day is Marva Griffin, the founder in 1998 of SaloneSatellite within the framework of the Salone del Mobile of Milan. SaloneSatellite has now become a point of reference, a place to meet and exchange ideas between entrepreneurs and new talents, thus performing the work of a real talent […]

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1 March 2017

Europe-Asia – ASEM anniversary celebrated today

The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the forum of dialogue between Asian and European Countries with 53 members, turns 21 on 1 March. The first ASEM summit was held in Bangkok on 1-2 March 1996, opening a new dialogue and cooperation process between the 26 founding partners: the EU Member States of the time, the European Commission, […]

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1 March 2017

Vietnam – Design Day, in Vietnam the exhibition “50+! Il grande gioco dell’industria”

Vietnam’s impressive economic growth and the distinctive traits of a cultural identity that has its cradle and its heart in Hanoi, the city spearheads the fashion and artistic trends and the constant tightening of bilateral relations, are the main assets that have included the Vietnamese capital in the list of 100 cities chosen by Italy […]

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1 March 2017

Japan – The Ainu Today: the Japanese native people in the photographs by Laura Liverani

The Ainu, the indigenous people from north Japan whose origins are still unclear, are mostly known for their ancient picturesque rituals, ranging from sacrificing bears to the tattooed lips of their women. An exhibition at the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo entitled “The Ainu Today” explores the community through the photographs of Laura Liverani. The […]

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27 February 2017

Australia – Italian Design Day: Design Thinking and Innovation. Where beauty finds its place

The Italian Design Day, the event cross-fertilising design projects and exchanging ideas and insights, will continue over the years, enriching this first global reservoir of ideas and, for the city of Sydney, it will feature graphic designer Francesco Cavalli in the role of testimonial.    On 2 March, the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) will host a chat by […]

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23 February 2017

China – Italy bestows high honorary decorations to Liu Chuanzhi and Ma Weihua

Liu Chuanzhi, founder of Lenovo, the Chinese giant in the production of personal computers, together with Ma Weihua, former CEO of the China Merchants Bank, were awarded the Italian honorary decoration of ‘Commander of the Order of the Star of Italy’. The two businessmen, among the most influential in China, received the high decoration from […]

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