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2025 World Brand Moganshan Conference to pool global wisdom for sustained growth in changing era

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DEQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – Starting from May 9, the 2025 World Brand Moganshan Conference (WBS), a much-anticipated annual extravaganza for the branding sector, will present a series of activities in Deqing, a charming small city in east China’s Zhejiang Province, according to the local information office.

Hundreds of guests hailing from the political, business, academic, and research arenas both at home and abroad have gathered in Moganshan, a scenic area in Deqing. Via extensive exchanges within the brand industry, they will pool wisdom to chart a course for development in this era of transformation.

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Xinhua News Agency, China Council for Brand Development, Zhejiang Province, Huzhou City, Deqing County, and other stakeholders, the WBS, since its debut in 2023, has blossomed into a globally influential platform in brand-building and a key driver in propelling China towards a brand powerhouse.

This year’s conference has attracted renowned brands from diverse sectors and cities across China, with its activities designed with greater depth, professionalism, and a truly international flavor, according to the Office of Xinhua Brand Reimagine.

Entering 2025, the global landscape has witnessed significant shifts, casting a shadow of uncertainty over brand globalization. Simultaneously, China’s initiatives to stimulate the consumer market and foster new quality productive forces have carved out fresh opportunities for brand growth.

Amid these new dynamics, the challenge of adapting to changes, seeking innovation, and building resilient brands that can weather market fluctuations has become a shared concern for enterprises and local governments alike.

Lasting for three days, the conference zeroes in on pivotal brand development topics. In Deqing, the conference will see over 50 key events, parallel forums, and supplementary activities, including cultural exchange events between Chinese and foreign brands, the 2025 high-quality brand global expansion forum, and brand exhibition, while a satellite venue is also established in Shanghai, facilitating extensive and diverse exchanges and cooperation.

At the opening ceremony on May 10, also the 9th China Brand Day, aside from inspiring speeches by heavyweight representatives of the main organizers, domestic and international standardization institutions, leading local government partner Jilin Province and chief event partner Moutai, a wealth of industry-relevant insights will be shared.

Michael Levitt, the 2013 Nobel laureate in chemistry and vice chair of the World Laureates Association, will give a lecture on brand innovation. In the global brand case-sharing segment, leaders of global industry giants Bosideng and Xifeng Liquor will spill the beans on the secrets behind their brand-building success. Meanwhile, representatives from Harbin City and Anxi County are going to share their experiences in leveraging cultural and tourism resources to drive regional brand development.

Furthermore, during the high-level dialogue between Chinese and foreign brands, experts and entrepreneurs from both home and abroad will engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as consumer brand development, brand culture construction, and brand enhancement through technology, whose insights will offer valuable inspiration for enhancing brand competitiveness and global influence.

Throughout the conference, a series of important releases will take place. This includes China Brand Value Information, outstanding cases of new quality brand-building, the analysis report on the global communication capability of Chinese brands, and the special list of Chinese brands favored by foreigners. Additionally, the global brand case collection for the World Brand Yearbook 2025 will be officially launched.

These initiatives aim to enrich the brand evaluation system and case repository, providing essential references for the innovative and sustainable development of brands worldwide, the Office of Xinhua Brand Reimagine noted.

Meanwhile, the WBS brand exhibition is a must-attend event. Spanning approximately 5,000 square meters, the fair will showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications in sectors like AI, telecoms, local culture and tourism, big health, and fast-moving consumer goods, offering a firsthand experience of “Brands Bring Better Future for the World,” the theme of the conference.

 

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Canada–Africa Financing Forum to Convene Investors and Decision-Makers in Cape Town – May 14, 2026

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This timely Forum comes on the heels of commitments announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, deepening Canada–Africa commercial ties and expanding investment partnerships

TORONTO, Canada, April 29, 2026/APO Group/ –The Canada–Africa Chamber of Business (https://CanadaAfrica.ca) will convene investors, financiers, policymakers, and industry leaders in Cape Town on May 14, 2026 for the Canada–Africa Financing Forum—a high-level platform focused on unlocking capital and accelerating deal flow across African markets.

Registration is open (http://apo-opa.co/4vZN6oV)

This timely Forum comes on the heels of commitments announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, deepening Canada–Africa commercial ties and expanding investment partnerships. The program connects leaders from venture capital, private equity, and institutional investors to examine where capital is moving—and where the next opportunities lie—supported by Canadian project partners with proven capacity to deliver on-the-ground.

Delegates will engage directly with finance and investment decision-makers, following the program opening, featuring messages from President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Mark Carney, in addition to high-level Ministerial representation.

This Forum is about capital deployment, not just conversation

“This Forum is about capital deployment, not just conversation,” said Garreth Bloor, President of the Canada–Africa Chamber of Business. “We are convening investors, institutions, and project leaders who are actively shaping transactions across Africa—and connecting them directly with Canadian partners who are ready to work together.”

The Canada–Africa Financing Forum reflects the Chamber’s role as a privately financed, market-led platform advancing Canada-Africa trade and investment through world-class networking and information-sharing events.

Why Attend

  • Direct access to active dealmakers and capital allocators
  • Insights into where capital is being deployed and key players delivering major projects
  • Opportunities to build partnerships across Canada and African markets
  • Participation in a curated, high-level environment focused on execution

Secure Your Place

Space is limited and demand is strong.

Apply to secure your place (http://apo-opa.co/4vXb9oz)

Read More and View the Program (http://apo-opa.co/4vZN6oV)

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.

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ORUN and 1xBET Partner to Support a Dynamic Creative Africa

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During the MASA 2026 edition, held from April 11 to 18, 2026, ORUN and 1xBET implemented the We Champion Talent program, an initiative aimed at promoting African talent and advancing the development of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs)

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 28, 2026/APO Group/ –As part of the Innovation Village co-organized with MASA at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan from April 14 to 18, ORUN (https://ORUN.Africa) announces the rollout of its partnership with 1xBET to support a creative Africa that is structuring itself, professionalizing, and scaling across the continent.

We aim to demonstrate that it is possible to support African talent, narratives, and creative ecosystems over the long term, with ambition and consistency

Designed as a space of convergence between heritage, innovation, and knowledge transmission, the Innovation Village features scenography crafted by Ivorian artisans, a program of panels and masterclasses on creative industries, an immersive experience produced by Orun Studios, and a major institutional highlight on April 17. Its narrative platform is built around three pillars: memory, structure, and transmission. The initiative aims to position cultural and creative industries as an economic driver for the continent.

“The Innovation Village was conceived as an act of construction. By partnering with organizations such as 1xBET, we aim to demonstrate that it is possible to support African talent, narratives, and creative ecosystems over the long term, with ambition and consistency,” said Habyba Thiero, CEO of Africa Currency Network and President of ORUN.

This vision aligns with ORUN’s broader ambition to produce, structure, and internationalize African creative industries through events, content, and strategic partnerships.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of ORUN, part of African Currency Network (ACN).

 

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MIR Holding Reaffirms Its Commitment to African Creative Industries Alongside ORUN at Marché des Arts du Spectacle Africain d’Abidjan (MASA) 2026

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More than event support, this partnership reflects a commitment to backing platforms capable of structuring value chains, increasing the visibility of talent, and fostering the emergence of strong African creative infrastructures

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 28, 2026/APO Group/ –On the occasion of MASA 2026, held from April 11 to 18 in Abidjan, MIR Holding (https://MIRHolding.odoo.com) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of African creative industries by partnering with ORUN as part of the Innovation Village, hosted at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan. This presence reflects a clear intention to support the scaling of cultural and creative industries so they can fully contribute to job creation and value generation across the continent.

 

Co-organized by ORUN and MASA, the Innovation Village brought together over several days scenography designed by Ivorian artisans, a program of panels and masterclasses dedicated to creative industries, an immersive experience produced by Orun Studios, and a key institutional highlight on April 17.

At MIR Holding, we believe that Africa’s future will also be shaped by its ability to structure its narratives, its talent, and its creative value chains

Built around three pillars — memory, structure, and transmission — the initiative carried a renewed ambition for culture: positioning it as a concrete lever for economic structuring and African projection.

By supporting this initiative, MIR Holding aligns with a broader dynamic aimed at strengthening connections between creation, entrepreneurship, content, youth, and growth ecosystems. More than event support, this partnership reflects a commitment to backing platforms capable of structuring value chains, increasing the visibility of talent, and fostering the emergence of strong African creative infrastructures. MIR Holding stands among the main partners of the Village, alongside Africa Currency Network and other stakeholders engaged in this vision.

“With ORUN, we are not only seeking to make culture visible. We aim to help provide it with a framework, a reach, and a trajectory. What is at stake here is the continent’s ability to better transform its creative energy into sustainable value, real opportunities, and influence,” said Habyba Thiero, CEO of Africa Currency Network and President of ORUN.

Mouhamed Dieng, President of MIR Holding, added: “Supporting Africa’s creative industries is not about backing a secondary sector. It is about investing in one of the continent’s most powerful spaces for storytelling, youth, innovation, and competitiveness. At MIR Holding, we believe that Africa’s future will also be shaped by its ability to structure its narratives, its talent, and its creative value chains.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of MIR Holding.

 

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