January 12-14, 2026 | Manila – UCLG ASPAC, serves as the Secretariat of the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), is pleased to announce that Manila City will host the important AGMF and the Meeting of the Governors/Mayors of ASEAN Capitals (MGMAC) in September 2026. This announcement marks a significant stride in empowering local and …
The AI era is bringing new challenges. In response, the New Taipei City Government has adjusted its policies for young adults, shifting from simple subsidies to the comprehensive enhancement of young people’s “job-ready competitiveness.” By integrating AI technologies, creativity, and international connections, young people’s competitiveness is being systematically transformed into a driving force for the …
Heung-yi and Na-you is the official mascot of the Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games. The Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games will be held from August 1 to 12, 2027 in Sejong City, Daejeon, Chungcheongbuk-do and Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea. The Games are expected to bring together about 15,000 student-athletes from more than 150 …
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Gunsan City announced that it has successfully translated its foreign resident policies into tangible results in 2025, following the establishment of a dedicated Foreign Residents Policy Team under the Population Response Division in January 2024. As of 2024, the number of foreign residents in Gunsan reached a record high of 14,257, accounting for 5.4% of …
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Melbourne is an example of a successful green transformation. Under the Grey-to-Green Project, Melbourne was turned green with trees that are famous all over the world. Melbourne comes to this stage by converting more than 80 hectares of “grey areas” into safe, accessible, diverse ‘green’ space for all to enjoy. Melbourne was also one of …
Context Jinan, capital city of Shandong Province, was once the country’s most congested city (data in 2015) due to a sharp increase in the number of the city’s population. Facing this, Jinan had a public-private joint project launched in 2016 between Jinan’s Traffic Police, overseeing the city’s traffic control, and DiDi, a private company with …
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December 19, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of the Urban-Act project, successfully convened a webinar entitled ‘Strengthening the Waste Management Framework for Local Governments in Indonesia’ on Friday, December 19, 2025. Engaging more than 80 participants from cities and districts across Indonesia, the webinar enhanced the knowledge of local government officials and fostered …
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When asked what one expects from a city leader, the answers may vary. Some prioritise health, education, and welfare, while others focus on infrastructure, disaster management, and related issues. Good news for San Fernandinos, under the leadership of Mayor Vilma Balle-Caluag, these needs are met. In the area of health, the Fernandino Dialysis Centre was …
Mayor Vilma Balle-Caluag: The Pride of San Fernando Read More »
December 18, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC, serves as the coordinator of the Asia-Pacific Local Government Coordinating Body (APLG), organised the APLG Consultation Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Jakarta. The meeting was held in a hybrid format, enabling active participation from representatives attending both in person and online. The consultation brought together representatives from …
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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