ITALIAN ART AS PROTAGONIST IN HONG KONG
The exhibition ‘Memento’ by Milanese sculptor Matteo Pugliese opened in Hong Kong as part of the initiatives that support contemporary Italian art. The project was developed through a collaboration between the Consulate General of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery in Hong Kong, which hosts the Italian artist’s works […]
Read moreHONG KONG, ITALIAN COMPANIES AT ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA
From 4 to 6 September, 24 companies from the fruit and vegetable sector represented Italy at the latest edition of the Asia Fruit Logistica fair in Hong Kong. More than 700 exhibitors from 43 countries and about 13,000 visitors, the Fair confirms itself as a reference point in this field in Asia. Among others, a […]
Read moreGIORNATA NAZIONALE DEL SACRIFICIO DEL LAVORO ITALIANO NEL MONDO – MESSAGGIO AI CONNAZIONALI DEL MINISTRO TAJANI
L’8 agosto si celebra la “Giornata nazionale del sacrificio del lavoro italiano nel mondo”, che coincide con la commemorazione dell’incidente minerario di Marcinelle, in Belgio, ove nel 1956 persero la vita nella miniera di Bois du Cazier 262 minatori, tra cui 136 italiani. In tale occasione l’Onorevole Vice Presidente del Consiglio e Ministro degli affari […]
Read moreErogazione di contributi finalizzati alla partecipazione dell’Italia ad iniziative di pace ed umanitarie in sede internazionale 2024
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Read moreApply for your tax identification number on Fast-It Portal
Starting from 15 July 2024, Italian citizens enrolled in the AIRE registry of the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong can download the tax identification number attribution certificate via the Fast It Portal. What to do? Log-in to Fast It Portal; Click on “Consular and AIRE Registry” and then on “Assignment of tax identification […]
Read moreMAINLAND TRAVEL PERMIT FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTS IN HONG KONG AND MACAU.
Starting from 10 July 2024, Hong Kong and Macao permanent residents, holders of a citizenship other than Chinese, can request a travel permit to enter China (Mainland Travel Permit). Mainland Travel Permit is valid for 5 years and allows to travel to China, without a visa, for short-term trips up to 90 days for purposes […]
Read moreAttraction of foreign investments to Italy: a talk with Family Offices
In the framework of an event organized by the Association of Family Offices in Asia (AFO), the Consul General Carmelo Ficarra delivered a speech to an audience of over 50 members of the Association in a session dedicated to Italy, aimend at illustrating the strengths of the Italian system as a destination of high added […]
Read moreEVENTO SULL’ATTRAZIONE DEGLI INVESTIMENTI IN ITALIA CON RAPPRESENTANTI DI FAMILY OFFICES
Nell’ambito di un evento organizzato dall’Association of Family Offices in Asia (AFO), il Console Generale Carmelo Ficarra è intervenuto in una sessione dedicata agli investimenti esteri per illustrare alla platea di oltre 50 membri dell’Associazione i punti di forza del sistema Italia nel settore dell’attrazione degli investimenti ad alto valore aggiunto e gli incentivi offerti […]
Read moreSUCCESS OF THE CONCERT BY WOMEN ORCHESTRA IN HONG KONG FOR THE CELEBRATION OF ITALIAN NATIONAL DAY 2024.
The Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau celebrated the National Day with a concert performed by the ‘Women Orchestra’, conducted by Director Alessandra Pipitone, together with Maria Francesca Mazzara, a renowned Italian Soprano, with an audience of more than 700 Italian nationals and friends of Italy from the local community. The Orchestra […]
Read moreIntroducing ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) to Travellers from Hong Kong and Macao [Visa policy to Italy remains unchanged]
Starting from mid-2025, visitors to Europe from 60 visa-exempt territories, including Hong Kong and Macao, will be required to obtain a travel authorization called ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) to enter 30 European countries, including Italy, for stays under 90 days in any 180-day period. Visitors can leave and return to these Countries […]
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