The new report examines five mega trends: climate change; demographic shifts, particularly population ageing; urbanization; the emergence of digital technologies; and inequalities –that are affecting economic, social and environmental outcomes.

Developed since 2012 in partnership with On the Move, the main objectives of the Guides are to make available online the existing information on funding that supports the international mobility of artists and cultural operators from Asia, and to provide input to funders on how to fill in the existing funding gaps for international cultural exchange in Asia.

The Creative Economy Outlook 2024 underscores the pivotal role that creative industries play in trade and economic growth. UNCTAD’s global survey reveals the varied economic contributions of the creative economy across different countries, ranging from 0.5% to 7.3% of GDP and employing between 0.5% to 12.5% of the workforce.

ARTJOG is an annual contemporary art exhibition in the city of Yogyakarta, which is usually held for one whole month in the period between May and July. ARTJOG is regarded as barometer of contemporary art in Indonesia as it always showcases both local and international artists from various circles and their works – from two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks to performance art and art installations.

This report presents the results of new empirical work conducted by Frontier Economics to estimate the impact of the creative industries (CIs) on wider firms’ innovation and activity. The findings add to the growing body of evidence that there are knowledge spillovers from the CIs that have a beneficial impact on the innovation of firms in the wider economy.

An in-depth examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping the creative landscape, from artist studios to luxury boardrooms. The intersection of artificial intelligence and creative expression has emerged as one of the most fascinating and contentious topics in contemporary culture. A groundbreaking new report by Cultural Communications and ArtTactic, titled "Art, AI and the Future of Creativity," offers unprecedented insights into how AI is transforming not just th

Malaysia's chairmanship theme, "Inclusivity and Sustainability," reflects both regional aspirations and practical necessities as the bloc navigates intensifying great power competition, internal divisions, and emerging non-traditional security challenges. This report examines the key challenges facing ASEAN under Malaysia's chairmanship and analyzes potential pathways for addressing them.

UNESCO inaugurated the MONDIACULT series with the groundbreaking 1982 Mexico City Conference, which fundamentally redefined culture as an integral component of development processes rather than a peripheral consideration.

A total of 2,023 respondents from ten ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste took part in the survey. For the first time, this year’s survey includes perspectives from Timor-Leste, which is pending formal admission to ASEAN.

The annual Asia Power Index — launched by the Lowy Institute in 2018 — measures resources and influence to rank the relative power of states

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) represents one of the world's most dynamic regions for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and development.

The arts and technologies ecosystem in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is shaped by tradition, modernity, and a drive for