Al Arabiya, 03 February 2026, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture has partnered with the Royal College of Art to support academic development at the Riyadh University of Arts, to develop local talent and strengthen global cultural exchange.

World Economic Forum, 03 February 2026, Japan

Japan is strengthening cultural heritage protection through coordinated action by national and local governments, alongside communities. One visible indicator is the expansion of public investment. The Agency for Cultural Affairs’ budget increased to approximately JPY44.7 billion ($290 million in 2023), more than doubling to JPY106.2 billion ($689 million) in 2024, with a strong emphasis on conse…

Emirates News Agency - WAM, 03 February 2026, International

The Index is the first regionally-grounded and evidence-based framework building on UNESCO’s frameworks to quantify the contributions that culture and creativity make to urban development in the Arab region. It is planned as an advanced policy-enabling tool designed to position culture and creative industries as a core component of future governance models, marking a significant paradigm shift wh…

Travel Daily News, 02 February 2026, Lao, PDR

Laos has outlined a strategic plan to prioritise cultural economic development over the next five years, positioning its rich cultural heritage as a core driver of sustainable economic, social and tourism growth.

Press Information Bureau, Government of India, 01 February 2026, India

The Union Budget was announced today in Parliament by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. Presenting a transformative roadmap for India’s education and skills ecosystem, the Finance Minister outlined key initiatives to promote the Orange Economy and strengthen the country’s creative industries.

VietnamPlus, 01 February 2026, Viet Nam

On January 7, 2026, on behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary To Lam signed and promulgated Resolution 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture. The resolution was issued as the country enters a new stage of development marked by growing demands for rapid and sustainable growth, with closer integration between economic, political and social development, and culture and people.