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New Taipei City Builds Job-Ready Competitiveness Among Young Adults, Establishing the City’s Vision for the AI Era

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 …

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Official Mascot of the Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games: Heung-yi and Na-you

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 Lays the Foundation for Growth with Foreign Residents

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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Strengthening Local Government Capacity for Sustainable Waste Management in Indonesia

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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APLG Consultation Meeting Strengthens Shared Commitment for an Integrated and Inclusive Platform

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 …

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Sejong City Welcomes Foreign Talent

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

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: …

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