News Ghana, 27 February 2026, Ghana

Ghana’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has endorsed a Statement of Intent with Austria that sets the stage for a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) covering tourism, culture, and the creative economy, as both countries seek to convert a promising bilateral relationship into tangible economic and cultural cooperation.Ghanaian sports updates

NEMO - The Network of European Museum Organisations, 27 February 2026, Sweden

A recent joint report from the Swedish Museums Association and Swedish Performing Arts Association shows strong agreement between cultural leaders and policymakers on the vital role that culture plays in Swedish society - particularly for children and young people, education, and democratic participation. However, the study also highlights growing concern about the sector’s financial instability …

Eswatini Observer, 26 February 2026, Eswatini

As anticipation grows for tomorrow’s budget speech in Parliament, the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) remains optimistic about their envisaged budget of E15–20 million. ENCAC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Stanley Dlamini expressed confidence that the funding would greatly enhance the sector.

Jamaica Information Service, 25 February 2026, Jamaica

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, is encouraging more young people to capitalise on opportunities in the creative industries.

Korea.net, 25 February 2026, Korea, Rep

Hallyu (Korean Wave) is moving away from its focus on music and K-dramas to diversify into literature, film and tourism. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Culture Information Service Agency on Feb. 25 said this in a research report on global Hallyu trends last year as seen through foreign media and social media data.

Radio Republik Indonesia, 24 February 2026, Indonesia

Indonesia is seeking to transform its vast cultural heritage into a strategic economic asset, as the Ministry of Culture strengthens collaboration with state investment holding, Danantara. The initiative was discussed during a strategic dialogue between Minister of Culture Fadli Zon and Danantara Chief Operating Officer Dony Oskaria in Jakarta, Monday 23 February 2026.