Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, southern India; its local government is known as the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). Mayor Priya Rajan is the first woman to hold the position of Mayor following the Corporation’s revival after suspension in 2022. She has received high praise for the positive changes she has brought to Chennai. …
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September 18-19, 2025 | Jeonju – UCLG ASPAC active member, Jeonju, the historic city, once again opened its doors to the world as it hosted the Jeonju Future Cities Forum 2025 under the theme “Global Cities, Connecting the Future.” The Forum has rapidly grown into one of the most significant global platforms where city leaders, …
The 2025 National Heritage Media Art: Former Gunsan Customs Headquarters, which illuminated Gunsan’s August night sky, welcomed 200,000 visitors. The ‘Night Exploration’ (2025 Gunsan National Heritage Night Walk) recorded an average of 30,000 visitors per day, concluding successfully with a highly positive response. Indeed, both events are being praised for opening a new chapter in …
Sejong City will present Hangeul culture and artworks that blend the sculptural artistry of Hangeul with contemporary sensibilities, set against the backdrop of a newly revitalised cultural complex at Jochiwon-eup. The Sejong City (Mayor Min-ho Choi) and the Sejong Foundation for Culture and Tourism announced that the 2025 Hangeul International Pre-Biennale will be held at …
Yongqing Fang Alleyways, located in Enning Road District, was once an important treaty port connecting eastern and western China during the Qing dynasty. Located in an area of 120,000 square meters, urban decay and lack of development made Yongqing Fang Alleyways filled with dilapidated old buildings. Thanks to the rejuvenation initiative by the city government …
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July 29 – August 1, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC Culture Committee, led by the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, hosted a workshop on “Harnessing Heritage Assets for Inclusive Growth and Community Empowerment in the Asia-Pacific Region” organised by the UNITAR CIFAL Jeju, in cooperation with the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia. A total of 24 …
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August 12–14, 2025 | Kuala Lumpur – UCLG ASPAC, under the initiative of Urban-Act Project in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH/GIZ, and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), co-organised a three-day Learning and Pairing Session on Waste Management in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, held alongside the …
Once acting for the camera, now leading actions for the city. Mayor Lucy Gomez has successfully secured her mayoral term for the next four years. Her re-election reflects a high level of confidence from Ormocanons, leaving her with ample opportunities to continue what she has started. Let us look back at what she did in …
August 12-14, 2025 I Kuala Lumpur – UCLG ASPAC as the Secretariat of the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), successfully convened city/local government leaders in the largest gathering of AGMF 2025, from August 10 to 15, 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, taking the theme “ASEAN Future Cities and Regions: Inclusivity and Sustainability.” …
July 25, 2025 | Jakarta – UCLG ASPAC hosted an inspiring event, titled “Youth as Catalysts for SDG 3: Advancing Health and Well-being for a Sustainable Future.” The session welcomed a delegation of Korean students from Daegu Health College, Daejeon Health College, Gwangju Health College, and Kyungpook National University, seeking to explore how young people …
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