Group 1 - The "Colorful World" cultural exchange event showcased cultural and regional characteristics from 20 Belt and Road Initiative countries, highlighting the importance of international collaboration in trade and tourism [1] - Rwandan exhibitors emphasized the benefits of the Belt and Road Initiative and China's zero-tariff policy, which facilitate the entry of Rwandan coffee into the Chinese market [1] - Moldovan exhibitors expressed optimism about deepening trade and cultural cooperation with China through the platform provided by the event, noting significant interest in wine tourism [1] Group 2 - The cultural service exhibition area covered 11,100 square meters and featured over 400 domestic and international enterprises, including 83 Fortune 500 companies [2] - The exhibition theme "Empowered by Technology, Led by Creativity" included four main sections: traditional Chinese culture, new cultural productivity, integration of culture and tourism, and overseas dissemination of cultural products [2] - Participants experienced the latest achievements in the integration of technology and the cultural tourism industry through immersive technologies like augmented reality and 3D displays [2]

Core Insights - Côte d'Ivoire, alongside Nigeria, Mali, and Burkina Faso, is a major global supplier of shea butter [1] - The shea butter production season for 2025-2026 has officially commenced, with Côte d'Ivoire's annual production estimated at 250,000 tons, of which 32% is processed locally [1] - The government has transferred regulatory authority of the shea industry to the Cotton and Cashew Council to enhance budget management and address marketing and value-added challenges [1] Market Trends - The shea butter oil market is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing demand from the cosmetics and food industries [1] - The global shea butter oil market is projected to reach $2.41 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 7.9%, reaching $3.74 billion by 2030 [1]

Core Insights - Ghana is promoting six major investment products to the Asian market, indicating a growing interest and opportunity for African products in Asia [1] Investment Opportunities - The six recommended investment products from Ghana include: - Shea butter - African black soap (Alata Samina) - Cashews - Rubber - Chocolate - Real estate [1] Market Context - As of 2023, Singaporean companies have invested over $20 billion in Africa, making Singapore one of the top ten sources of investment in the continent [1]