Creative Entrepreneurship: Malaysia’s Tourism, Arts and Culture ministry launched the ASEAN Artpreneur Retreat 2026, a 15-day push to turn creative ideas into market-ready products with mentorship, brand-building and sustainable business support. Bullying & School Culture: A lecturer says bullying can’t be treated as a single-school problem after 5,681 cases were logged in eight months, urging a shift from blame to responsibility across schools, families and the digital world. Anti-Hate Policy Debate: New York City rolled out a $7.4M municipal strategy to combat antisemitism, but critics say it avoids key definitions and doesn’t address links between anti-Zionism and antisemitism. Music & Media Legacy: The Living Legends Foundation marked 35 years honoring Black music and the industry power behind it. Pop Culture & Online Scrutiny: BTS’s rare group photo reunion sparked harsh appearance backlash, while aespa’s Giselle faced new online controversy after a photo surfaced with model Burberry Erry. Arts Funding: Ireland’s Budget won’t fund a €100 culture card for 16-year-olds next year, citing fiscal limits. Culture Tourism: China’s “China’s Hollywood” short-drama trend is turning tourists into on-set actors during National Day.