ANTARA News, 10 January 2026, Indonesia

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon has called for a more measurable and objective arts talent mapping system to serve as a reference for cultural development policies.

The Cable, 10 January 2026, Nigeria

Nigeria has rolled out a novel intellectual property policy designed to turn creative works into economic assets, as the services sector now makes up over half of the country’s GDP.

Xinhua, 09 January 2026, China

Indonesia is strengthening the role of museums as part of a broader overhaul of its cultural policy, aiming to reposition them as dynamic public spaces that support education, cultural dialogue and tourism development.

PMN - Pacific Media Network, 09 January 2026, New Zealand

Pacific artists like Niuean producer Glen Jackson are calling for care, warn language, culture, and identity are at risk if creators rush the technology.

Gulf Business, 08 January 2026, United Arab Emirates

Ethmar International Holding (EIH) and Guggenheim Brothers Media have partnered to establish a multi-million-dollar investment fund focused on the global media, entertainment and digital creative economy.

Africa Online, 08 January 2026, Liberia

In a renewed effort to reclaim and safeguard Liberia’s rich cultural heritage, the Office of Liberia’s Arts and Culture Ambassador, in collaboration with the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA), has launched a major national conference and cultural extravaganza, accompanied by strong calls for government and stakeholder support.