Falcone–Borsellino Programme, Meeting at the InCE Secretariat in Trieste
The Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative (InCE), based in Trieste, today hosted an Italian delegation participating in the preparatory phase of the Falcone–Borsellino Programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening the rule of law and tackling corruption and organised crime across the InCE region. The meeting was attended by the InCE Secretary-General, Franco Dal […]
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Egypt – A new sun temple discovered at the site Of Abu Ghurab
An archaeological mission from the Universities of Turin and Naples L’Orientale, led by Massimiliano Nuzzolo and Rosanna Pirelli, has made an important discovery for the study of ancient Egypt. Excavations conducted at the site of Abu Ghurab, 20 km south of Cairo, have uncovered the “valley temple” of the Solar Complex of Pharaoh Nyuserre, one […]
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Holy See, debate on surrogacy
The Embassy of Italy to the Holy See, in collaboration with the Ministry for Family, Natality and Equal Opportunities, hosted a public event on Tuesday, 13 January, at its premises in Palazzo Borromeo, Rome. The event aimed to promote the internationalisation of the debate on surrogacy and to foster awareness of its ethical, legal and […]
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Malaysia, the region’s strategic bridge
Strategically positioned, rich in natural resources, and with an eye on advanced industry, Malaysia has long been establishing itself as an ideal “bridge” for the entire Southeast Asia region. Despite internal challenges and rapidly evolving global environments, the country’s economy, with nearly 36 million inhabitants, has shown resilience, with growth forecast at 4% by 2026. […]
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Interview with Roberta Casali, Vice President of the Asian Development Bank
ADB è la più antica banca multilaterale di sviluppo, a carattere regionale. È stata creata nel 1966 da 31 Paesi fondatori, tra cui spicca l’Italia, con l’obiettivo principale di sradicare la povertà in Asia e nel Pacifico. Oggi, i Paesi azionisti di ADB sono 69, di cui 50 asiatici e 19 nordamericani ed europei. La […]
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Vietnam, the engine of Southeast Asia racing into the future
Ambizioni chiare, una popolazione giovane e un’economia che corre. Il Vietnam non è solo un Paese in crescita: è un vero e proprio motore che, dopo aver conquistato lo status di Paese a medio reddito nel 2011, ora punta al traguardo di economia ad alto reddito entro il 2045. E i numeri sembrano dargli ragione. […]
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Singapore, Southeast Asia’s high-tech laboratory
A city-state projected onto the future. With nearly six million inhabitants, Singapore is not only a world-class financial and logistics centre (its port is the second busiest in the world), but has also established itself as Asia’s most advanced technology hub. With an economy expected to grow 4.4% in 2024 and a per capita GDP […]
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New Zealand, New Investment Rules to Stimulate Growth
It will be even easier for wealthy foreign investors to establish themselves and do business in New Zealand. The country has announced the abolition of the Entrepreneur Work Visa and the introduction of the new, more advantageous Business Investor Visa. The programme, open to applications from November 2025, offers two options: the first allows for […]
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Italian exports, pharmaceuticals, and the agri-food sector drive the first half of 2025
Italian exports, pharmaceuticals, and the agri-food sector drive the first half of 2025 Italian exports continue to grow, albeit at a slower pace. In the first half of 2025, exports reached €322.6 billion, up 2.1% compared to the same period in 2024. This is what emerges from the issue no. 71 of “Mercati in tempo […]
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Japan, a new energy plan focusing on renewables, nuclear power, and hydrogen
Japan’s new Strategic Energy Plan – the seventh – reflects the urgent need to strengthen energy security through efficiency, source diversification, and decarbonization. For the first time, Japan has set the goal of maximizing the use of renewable energy as the primary source of electricity, aiming for an energy self-sufficiency rate of 30-40%, compared to […]
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