Jakarta-Indonesian Cultural Minister (Menbud) Fadli Zon attended a cultural banquet in the Asia-Pacific economic collaboration at high-level dialogue on the range of Cultural & Creative Industries (Apec HLD-CCI). This series discusses efforts to strengthen the cultural and creative economic growth for economic growth in Asia-Pacific. In the banquet in the Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art, Gyeongju, South Korea, Fadli Zon discussed and emphasized the strengthening of cooperation in the cultural and creative industrial industry sector sector as a car of economic growth, innovation and cultural diplomacy. “The cultural and creative industry has a very large multiplier effect, especially for the economy. Indonesia is ready to expand cooperation in CCI, so that this sector is increasingly acting as an engine of economic growth, cultural diplomacy and creative inclusion in the region,” Fadli said in a written statement on Wednesday (27/8/8/2025). Browse to continue with the content This cultural banquet is the opening of the HLD-CCI Apec, which will discuss the role of CCI for economic growth, the impact of the transformation of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) on CCI, as well as the potential for cultural collaboration in the encouragement of joint wealth in the Asia-Pacific. The presence of Fadli in Apec HLD-CCI also emphasizes the commitment of Indonesia to encourage the growth of the cultural and creative industrial ecosystem, while the Indonesian cultural diplomacy is reinforced at the international arena. On this occasion, Fadli discussed with a number of Minister of Culture of Apec member states, including Minister of Culture Chile, Carolina Arredondo; Minister of Culture Peru, Fabricio Valencia; And the Malaysian Culture Minister, Tiong King sings. On the other hand, cultural banquets were also attended by leaders of the South Korean cultural industry, known as ‘Big 4’. Includes the CEO of Hybe Corporation, Lee Jae singing; CEO of JYP Entertainment, You Park; CEO of SM Entertainment, Jang Cheol; and YG Entertainment, CEO, Yang Min-Suk. On this occasion, Fadli had a dialogue with You Park and Lee Jae singing and discussed opportunities to strengthen the CCI ecosystem through strategic collaboration. The latest data shows that the sale of South Korean popular cultural content has reached US $ 10.4 billion and has an impact from related sectors such as merchandise, concerts, tourism, fashion, cosmetics, to digital platforms that reach about US $ 9.54 billion or 92% of direct sales. Through this number, this reflects the strength of the positive CCI domino effect on the economy. (Anl/Ega)
-
-
-
-
