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In its second phase (2025-2027), the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) EU – Asia and Australasia (IURC AA) project works in Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Hong Kong S.A.R., Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, India and Malaysia. Activities to be implemented include geographic and thematic partnerships, trainings, study visits, networking events, and thematic reports. Activities will start in September 2025.

For more information, please have a look of the IURC 1 (2021-2024) project video prepared for the Global Event 2023 summarising some results from the cross-country thematic and bilateral cooperation.

For regular information on the activities implemented in the cooperation between European and Asian/Australasian cities, please see the news below (“Reads”) and have a look at our YouTube channel, Twitter feed and LinkedIn posts.

IURC Asia & Australasia News


Beyond the Beginning, Far from the End: EU-China High-Level Leaders Gather for Urban and Regional Cooperation

Keru FENGApr 8, 202411 min read

Sustainability, Cooperation, Green Growth and Urban Transformation are terms beyond…

Sisak Moslavina County and Zhongxian (Chongqing) Partnership in the Gaming Industry

Keru FENGJan 31, 20242 min read

The cooperation meeting on the partnership in the Gaming Industry…

Maia Circular Economy Cooperation – EcoSchool Videos

Pablo GandaraDec 18, 20231 min read

The City of Maia and its communication partners Biorumo have…

Bangkok launches first food policy in cooperation with Milan and the European Union

Siriwat PokrajenDec 12, 20237 min read

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reached a significant milestone…

Thematic Webinar Series – Closing Modules

Kanyarat AksornDec 8, 20236 min read

Thematic Webinar Series – Closing Modules Monday 11 December –…

Alentejo Region and Dalian Met for Cooperation in Blue Economy and Green Port Initiatives

Keru FENGNov 29, 20232 min read

On November 22, representatives from the Alentejo Region and Dalian…

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