AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBooks & Reading: A Sharjah forum examined how algorithms are changing young people’s reading habits and shaping publishing, literacy and cultural memory. Nigerian author Foluke Falayi, whose children’s book Beans for Supper won a 2026 ANA prize, called for better access to books and a stronger reading culture. Arts Funding: Melbourne performers rallied for long-term support, warning that falling funding is pushing artists out and putting smaller cultural groups at risk. Pets & Housing: Malaysian lawyers say apartment managers may regulate pets but cannot impose blanket bans; restrictions should be based on specific nuisance, safety or health concerns. Media Accountability: UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy warned that sexual abuse in entertainment may still be happening, renewing calls for the industry to confront its culture of silence. Korean Culture: CJ Group vice chair Miky Lee received a lifetime achievement award for helping bring Korean film, music and television to global audiences.
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