Month: December 2025

Sejong City has officially launched the Sejong International Technical Education Centre, a specialised vocational training hub designed to integrate foreign technical talent into the region’s industrial landscape. The centre, which commenced operations on December 16, represents a collaboration between the city, Sejong Job & Economy Promotion Agency, and Korea Polytechnic University. Located within a 504-square-metre …

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At the end of each year, New Taipei City transforms Banqiao’s city centre, Civic Plaza, and surrounding parks into a large festive venue—Christmasland in New Taipei City. First launched in 2011, the event has successfully driven local consumption while significantly enhancing the city’s international visibility. From a city marketing perspective, Christmasland demonstrates a key insight: …

Christmasland in New Taipei City: A Marketing Campaign That Transforms the City into a Festive Stage Read More »

Gunsan, South Korea — Gunsan City held an official completion ceremony on November 26 for the Gunsan Rail Forest, an urban wind corridor connecting Sajang Intersection to the former Gunsan Freight Station, marking the successful conclusion of a four-year development project. The ceremony was attended by approximately 100 participants, including National Assembly Member Shin Young-dae, …

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In September 2025, the Guangzhou Institute for Urban Innovation and the Metaverse Institute jointly released the Use Cases of People-Centered “Citiverse” Report. The report brings together digital innovations from 12 cities in areas such as spatial governance, public services, and civic engagement. It underscores a core principle echoed throughout the broader Citiverse discourse: technology must …

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In 2025, Goyang City moved beyond being a place where concerts simply happen. It pioneered a new urban model—“Festanomics,” a system in which performances drive both cultural vitality and economic growth. At the centre of this transformation is “Goyang Con,” an internet-born term referring to large-scale concerts held in Goyang, now widely used as a …

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December 12, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC Co-President and The Governor of Jakarta, Dr. Pramono Anung Wibowo, officially launched the Cities and Local Governments Institute (CLGI) Asia-Pacific Secretariat, marking a significant milestone in advancing evidence-based governance, leadership development, and regional collaboration among cities and local governments across Asia and the Pacific. As the research and knowledge arm …

Jakarta Governor Officially Launches CLGI Asia-Pacific’s Secretariat, Strengthening Regional Urban Governance Leadership Read More »

December 8-10, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC and the local government of Kendari City are preparing for the 2026 UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau (ExBu) Meeting. Under the guidance of UCLG ASPAC Secretary General, Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, and Mayor Siska Karina Imran of Kendari, a preliminary meeting was held, setting a positive tone as the year …

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Mayor Roxanne Pimentel of Tandag City is not like any other female city leader. To her constituents, she is the pride of the city. “Our multi-award-winning Mayor” – that’s what many call her. This title doesn’t arise from mere loyalist fanaticism. It reflects the numerous accolades she has earned. With her achievements, she has raised …

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