Bernama, 22 January 2026, Malaysia

The National Creative Industry Policy (DIKN) will be reviewed to ensure its benefits are fairly and widely shared among creative professionals and communities nationwide.

Ghana News Agency, 22 January 2026, Ghana

The Ghana Publishers Association (GPA) has inducted into office a new National Council with a call on them to reposition the publishing industry as a strategic pillar of education, culture and national development.

culture360.ASEF.org, 21 January 2026, International

The Spain-India Dual Year 2026 is a joint initiative of both governments to strengthen strategic, economic, cultural, and technological ties between the two nations. This celebration, sponsored by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Radio Republik Indonesia, 21 January 2026, Indonesia

Indonesia is strengthening its cultural policy framework as Minister of Culture Fadli Zon met with Deputy Minister of Finance Suahasil Nazara to discuss sustainable financing, the Cultural Endowment Fund, and culture’s growing role in economic development.

Radio Republik Indonesia, 21 January 2026, Indonesia

Several ambassadors of friendly countries, including the Ambassador of the United Mexican States and the Ambassador of Georgia to the Republic of Indonesia, participated in a dialogue with Indonesian Minister of Culture Fadli Zon. The meeting at the Ministry of Culture Building discussed cooperation in the cultural sector and how to strengthen Indonesia's cultural diplomacy.

The Korea Herald, 20 January 2026, Korea, Rep

South Korea’s national image abroad has reached its highest level since the government began tracking the metric in 2018, with cultural content emerging as the single biggest driver of rising favorability, according to a new survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tuesday.