Radio Republik Indonesia, 14 February 2026, Indonesia

A strategic renewal of the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the creative industry was officially agreed upon by Indonesian and Thai government representatives this Friday to strengthen economic ties between the two neighbors.

Radio Republik Indonesia, 14 February 2026, Indonesia

Deputy Minister of Creative Economy and Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency Irene Umar met with Spotify on Friday, February 13, 2026, to strengthen communication between the government and digital industry players in advancing the national music sector.

Ministerio de Cultura, Peru, 14 February 2026, Peru

Entre sus principales disposiciones, establece principios que orientan la interpretación y aplicación de la Ley, tales como el desarrollo integral, descentralizado y diverso del sector; la neutralidad respecto del contenido de los proyectos; la promoción del patrimonio y la identidad cultural; y el respeto a la diversidad cultural y lingüística del país, entre otros.

The New Times, 13 February 2026, Rwanda

The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, has announced significant progress in the development of Rwanda’s National Arts Policy and a strategic plan intended to strengthen support systems for artistes and stakeholders across the creative industry.

Hong Kong Arts Development Council, 13 February 2026, Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong Annual Arts Survey 2024/25 primarily collects arts and cultural data from April 2024 to March 2025. The report aims to provide detailed statistical analysis, assisting the arts industry to understand the landscape regarding activity types, programmes, audience attendance and box office records.

World Health Organization, 13 February 2026, International

Recognizing the potential of arts and culture as tools to enhance recovery, resilience and dignity in care, particularly for mental health and well-being, WHO/Europe is helping countries shift from fragmented initiatives towards structured, evidence-based approaches anchored in national priorities.