TTXVN, 06 April 2026, Viet Nam

The project aims to comprehensively modernise Vietnam’s national digital cultural ecosystem to preserve and promote an advanced Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity, creativity and proactive international integration.

Abu Dhabi Media Office, 06 April 2026, United Arab Emirates

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that Abu Dhabi has welcomed a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025, reinforcing its position as an emerging global cultural capital and a tourism destination of choice. The milestone reflects the emirate's growing international appeal and its commitment to long-term, sustainable economic impact.

Sawasee Thailand, 04 April 2026, Thailand

The Ministry of Culture is advancing efforts to strengthen creative youth cultural networks nationwide, aiming to transform Thai cultural capital into a tangible driver of the creative economy under the concept “Thai Culture Reimagined.” The initiative focuses on empowering youth, educators, and local partners to modernise Thai culture through knowledge development, creativity, environmental awar…

Seoul Economy Daily, 03 April 2026, Korea, Rep

Busan's flagship youth culture policy, the "10,000-Won Culture Pass," is returning this year with significantly expanded benefits. The program has broadened its scope from performances to include exhibitions and local festivals, focusing on giving young people greater cultural choices.

VOI, 03 April 2026, Indonesia

The Ministry of Culture has launched the IndonesiaRaya Fund, the new name of the cultural funding program previously known as the Indonesiana Fund. Minister of Culture (Menbud) Fadli Zon emphasized that this change is not just a name change, but part of the improvement of governance, expansion of reach, and efforts to open access to greater funding for cultural actors throughout Indonesia.

Nation Online, 03 April 2026, Malawi

Pearl Convention Centre in Lilongwe recently turned into a fertile ground for creative conversations. It hosted a National Women in Arts Conference, which turned into a special platform to reflect, reason and challenge the status quo.