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ASEAN-KOREA
Cultural & Creative Sectors Research


How K-Content is Shaping Global Perceptions of Korea
Netflix report examines how Korean content is influencing global perceptions of Korea through a comprehensive survey of over 11,000 respondents across eight markets. The research reveals that Korean content has achieved remarkable global reach, with 60% of Netflix's 280 million users having viewed K-Content and over 80% of Netflix members worldwide watching Korean programming. Korean titles have maintained such consistent popularity that at least one has appeared on Netflix's
Oct 15, 2025


Wah Nu and Tun Win Aung: Artist-Researchers Documenting Cultural Memory
In the evolving landscape of Southeast Asian contemporary art, few artistic partnerships embody the dual role of producer and researcher as comprehensively as Myanmar-based artists Wah Nu and Tun Win Aung. Their collaborative practice represents a critical voice in contemporary art from Myanmar, one that transcends the simplistic political narratives often imposed on the region's artistic output by international observers.
Oct 10, 2025


Malaysia Design Archive
In the bustling creative hub of the Zhongshan Building in Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur, a remarkable cultural institution quietly reshapes how Malaysians understand their visual heritage. The Malaysia Design Archive, founded in 2008 by graphic designer Ezrena Marwan, began as a simple website where she and her collaborator Jac sm Kee shared visually interesting discoveries from Malaysia's past.
Oct 2, 2025


Seoul Art Week 2025
The fourth edition of Frieze Seoul has revealed a fundamental shift in Asian art market dynamics that carries significant implications for cultural policy makers across the region. Rather than representing market decline, the fair's evolution from international showcase to regional hub demonstrates how sustainable cultural ecosystems can emerge when grounded in authentic regional networks rather than unsustainable global expansion.
Sep 29, 2025


Charoenkrung Creative District
Charoenkrung has been serving as a place for the specialized showcases of Bangkok Design Week, fostering initiatives, endeavors, collaborations, opportunities, and even new perspectives on how to address the issues of the city. Charoenkrung continues to stride toward the horizon as Thailand's first Creative District. This district represents a successful model of creative economy development.
Sep 19, 2025


Purin Foundation and Special Film Fund Project
The Purin Foundation's film fund initiative has quietly become one of Southeast Asia's most influential cultural institutions. Through Purin Pictures, established in 2017, the foundation addresses a critical gap that government support rarely fills - funding for independent, artistic cinema that might never see the light of day otherwise.
Sep 10, 2025


The Orange Economy: An Infinite Opportunity (2013)
This Inter-American Development Bank publication by Felipe Buitrago Restrepo and Iván Duque Márquez introduces the "Orange Economy" as their term for the creative economy. They define it as "the group of linked activities through which ideas are transformed into cultural goods and services whose value is determined by intellectual property." The authors chose "orange" because the color has historically been associated with creativity, culture, and transformation across variou
Sep 6, 2025


Singapore International Festival of Arts 2024 (SIFA)
The Singapore International Festival of Arts 2024, held from 17 May to 2 June, presented an ambitious exploration of multiplicity under the thematic banner "The Anatomy of Performance – They Declare." Organized by Arts House Limited and commissioned by the National Arts Council, this edition marked the third year under Festival Director Natalie Hennedige's leadership, establishing itself as a significant platform for both local and international artistic expression while addr
Sep 2, 2025


Global Innovation Index 2024
The World Intellectual Property Organization's Global Innovation Index 2024 presents a nuanced portrait of global innovation dynamics amid economic uncertainty and shifting investment patterns. Published in its 17th edition, the GII 2024 evaluates 133 economies across 78 innovation indicators, revealing both challenges and opportunities in the contemporary innovation landscape.
Aug 29, 2025


CHANDI Summit 2025: Cultural Diplomacy and Indonesia's Soft Power Strategy
The CHANDI Summit 2025 (Culture, Heritage, Arts, Narrative, Diplomacy, and Innovation) represents Indonesia's most ambitious cultural diplomacy initiative, positioning the nation as a global leader in intercultural dialogue.
Aug 23, 2025


A REVIEW OF DIGITALCREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN ASIA(2024)
Digital creative industries have the potential to drive socioeconomic development in the Asian region. On one hand, they contribute to economic growth and create new jobs: for example, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers(PWC) estimates, the Indian entertainment and media industry is forecasted to grow faster (+10%) than the broader economy (+6.31%) in 2024–2028. On the other hand, they also strengthen a country’s national brand and soft power in the international political ar
Aug 15, 2025


Constructing ASEAN Identity through Shared Cultural Heritage and Socio-Cultural Solidarity
This research paper by Gerard P. Concepcion explores how ASEAN can build a stronger regional identity by focusing on shared cultural heritage rather than emphasizing the differences between member countries. The author argues that while geographic proximity and historical connections are important, they alone cannot create the deep sense of community that ASEAN needs to thrive as a regional organization.
Aug 7, 2025
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