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Registration Now Open for WMAC Daegu 2026 — Welcoming Masters Athletes from Around the World!

Registration is now officially open for the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC Daegu 2026). From December 23, 2025, to June 23, 2026, athletes aged 35 and above from around the world are invited to register through the official website (www.wmac2026.com). WMAC Daegu 2026 is expected to welcome more than 11,000 participants from over 90 …

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AGMF Secretariat Courtesy Visit to the Permanent Representative of Malaysia to ASEAN: Sustaining the Momentum toward the Shared Vision

November 14, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC, the Secretariat of ASEAN Government of Mayors Forum (AGMF), paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ambassador Sarah Al Bakri Devadason, Permanent Representative of Malaysia to ASEAN. Following the successful AGMF 2025 held under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, which resulted in the Kuala Lumpur Sustainable Declaration on Localising ASEAN Community Vision …

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Hamamatsu Intercity Collaboration Forum 2025

October 21, 2025 | Hamamatsu – UCLG ASPAC active member, Hamamatsu hosted the “Intercity Collaboration Forum” in partnership with UCLG ASPAC to explore new opportunities through the utilisation of international networks and promote future global collaboration. This event was also attended by Japanese Local Governments, CLAIR, JICA, JETRO, Regional International Associations, NGO, NPOs, Diplomatic Establishments …

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2025 Sejong Hangeul Festival: Looking Back, Leaning Forward

The 2025 Sejong Hangeul Festival, hosted by Sejong City and organised by the Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation, concluded successfully, attracting a total of 310,000 visitors over three days. Under the slogan “Sejong, Embracing Hangeul,” the festival featured a diverse array of 87 programmes blending Hangeul, science, music, and culinary experiences. Previous years featured a …

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AI-Driven Transformation of Traffic Management: New Taipei City Intelligent Transportation Centre to Launch Next Year

The New Taipei City Transportation Department recently hosted an Intelligent Transportation Centre Planning Forum to outline the blueprint for establishing the city’s Intelligent Transportation Centre (ITC). Commissioner of Transportation Department Chung Ming-shih emphasised that the ITC will leverage artificial intelligence to transform traffic management from passive response to proactive prediction, and from experience-based judgments to …

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Mayor Malti Rai of Bhopal: Show What It Means to Work for City and People

Mayor Malti Rai is the first female city leader of Bhopal, India. Since taking office in 2022, she has launched initiatives aimed at paving the way for progressive urban development. The award she received is just the cherry on top, a recognition that further underscores her commitment to leading the city and its people toward …

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Gunsan City Integrated Control Centre Officially Launches: Ushering in an Era of Smart Urban Management

Gunsan City has officially opened the “Integrated Control Centre,” the core hub for building a smart city, marking the full-scale start of next-generation urban management. The opening ceremony, held on September 24, was attended by Mayor Im June Kang of Gunsan City, along with prominent domestic and international guests and representatives from relevant organisations, all …

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Discover the Future at Daegu FIX 2025: “The Future Has Already Begun, All on AI”

From October 22 to 25, 2025, Daegu EXCO hosted the much-anticipated FIX (Future Innovation tech Expo), a premier event showcasing cutting-edge advancements in AI, mobility, robotics, and ICT under the compelling theme, “The Future Has Already Begun, All on AI.” This four-day event highlights South Korea’s commitment to becoming a global AI powerhouse in alignment …

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Study Visit to Goyang and Seoul: Toward Improved Public Service Delivery

September 25-26, 2025 | Goyang and Seoul – UCLG ASPAC organised a two-day study visit for local governments in Indonesia, its host country, to support the improvement of their public service delivery. This study visit brought representatives of East Java Province and Malang Regency to Goyang Special City and Seoul Metropolitan Government to observe, consult, …

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