Siam Paragon sets the stage for Bangkok’s new global POP destination
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 November 2025 - POP MART THAILAND, under the management of POP MART INTERNATIONAL, one of the world's leading art toy creators and distributors, is bringing a new phenomenon to the city with the "POP LAND EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE EVENT IN THAILAND." Led by Ms. Siriporn Phlaengchanthuek, Country General Manager of POP MART (Thailand), in collaboration with Mr. Apichai Chatchalermkit, Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and Mrs. Thanaporn Tantiyanon, Managing Director of Siam Paragon Business Unit the event invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of imagination and cuteness like never before. The event was honored by the presence of Bie–Thassapak Xu, Gubgib–Sumonthip Xu, Paopao–Paulina Xu, Paopae–Lalina Xu, Pipe–Monthapoom Sumanawarangur, and New–Chayapak Tanprayoon, who brought lively energy and excitement to the POP community.
POP LAND CASTLE – The centerpiece of the event featuring giant art toy figures of POP MART’s most iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, and HIRONO, surrounding the highlight installation — the 5-meter-tall MOKOKO Big Figure, surrounded by a playful maze. Set across over 1,000 square meters covering both Siam Paragon and Siam Center, the event transforms the city center into a wonderland of creativity and joy — celebrating the year-end festive season with the world's most beloved art toy characters.This marks POP MART's largest outdoor pop-up event globally, turning the festive season into a dreamlike playground filled with the brand's most iconic characters adored by fans worldwide. The POP LAND concept originated in Beijing in 2023, inspired by the idea of capturing life's beautiful little moments and evoking the pure joy of childhood. For Thailand, POP LAND reimagines this vision through the lens of Bangkok's vibrant POP culture, blending playful imagination with local charm. Highlighting this special edition is the debut appearance of "MOKOKO", a brand-new, fluffy pink character symbolizing happiness, warmth, love, and innocence. Fans and collectors can also explore exclusive limited-edition collections, including the MOKOKO Sweetheart Series, Spring Flower Series, and Twinkly Fairy Tale Series, along with rare items that have previously experienced sold-out demand.
The event is divided into five main zones, each offering a unique experience:
- POP LAND CASCADE – A dreamlike tunnel decked with beloved POP MART IPs, connecting Siam Paragon's G floor to Parc Paragon, creating a whimsical journey through fantasy.
- POP LAND CHRISTMAS TREE – Thailand's first-ever Christmas tree by POP MART, adorned with fan-favorite characters to spread festive cheer and joy.
- POP LAND CASTLE – The centerpiece of the event featuring giant art toy figures of POP MART's most iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, and HIRONO, surrounding the highlight installation — the 5-meter-tall MOKOKO Big Figure, surrounded by a playful maze.
- POPSICLE – A Thailand-exclusive café concept offering themed desserts and ice creams, such as TWINKLE TWINKLE TWIN MANGO YUZU (a refreshing mango-yuzu duo with a tropical Thai twist), SKULLPANDA Double Chocolate, and Cheesecake Ice Cream, two rich signature flavors not to be missed.
- POP SLIDE: Finding MOKOKO – A giant pink ball pit located at Siam Center, where visitors can embark on a fun quest to uncover the secret of MOKOKO and capture the perfect photo moments in irresistibly cute settings.
This new creative destination marks a significant milestone for POP MART in positioning Thailand as a global hub for POP culture — driving Soft Power through art toys and POP ART, and offering an entirely new dimension of entertainment and imagination.
Ms. Siriporn Phlaengchanthuek shared her vision:
"POP MART Thailand is proud to bring the enchanting world of POP LAND to the Thai people. We believe this immersive experience will become one of the most exciting global destinations during this festive season."
POP LAND EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE EVENT IN THAILAND
- Parc Paragon and Siam Center, Bangkok
- 11 November 2025 – 11 January 2026
Enjoy a full calendar of special activities throughout the festive season.
Stay tuned for updates on new events and collections via Facebook: POP MART THAILAND and Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @popmartth
Hashtag: #POPLAND #POPLANDEXCLUSIVEFESTIVE #POPMART #POPMARTTH #FINDINGMOKOKO #SiamParagon #SiamCenter #AmazingThailand #Bangkok #Event #Countdown2026 #BangkokinDecember
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About Siam Paragon
Siam Paragon is one of six iconic retail and experiential destinations under Siam Piwat, Thailand’s leading retail and real estate developer. As Bangkok’s iconic luxury shopping mall and a world-class lifestyle destination, Siam Paragon brings together global luxury fashion maisons, prestigious automotive marques, leading watchmakers, and a diverse array of sensory-indulgent gastronomy, all under one roof. A global landmark in the heart of Bangkok, it embodies the future-forward lifestyle of a modern metropolis, offering immersive luxury, pioneering spaces for emerging communities, and extraordinary experiences that set new benchmarks for global destinations. With its unparalleled mix of attractions and unforgettable moments, Siam Paragon remains a must-visit destination for travelers, shoppers, and experience seekers from around the world.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 November 2025 - POP MART THAILAND, under the management of POP MART INTERNATIONAL, one of the world's leading art toy creators and distributors, is bringing a new phenomenon to the city with the "POP LAND EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE EVENT IN THAILAND." Led by Ms. Siriporn Phlaengchanthuek, Country General Manager of POP MART (Thailand), in collaboration with Mr. Apichai Chatchalermkit, Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and Mrs. Thanaporn Tantiyanon, Managing Director of Siam Paragon Business Unit the event invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of imagination and cuteness like never before. The event was honored by the presence of Bie–Thassapak Xu, Gubgib–Sumonthip Xu, Paopao–Paulina Xu, Paopae–Lalina Xu, Pipe–Monthapoom Sumanawarangur, and New–Chayapak Tanprayoon, who brought lively energy and excitement to the POP community.
POP LAND CASTLE – The centerpiece of the event featuring giant art toy figures of POP MART’s most iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, and HIRONO, surrounding the highlight installation — the 5-meter-tall MOKOKO Big Figure, surrounded by a playful maze.
Set across over 1,000 square meters covering both Siam Paragon and Siam Center, the event transforms the city center into a wonderland of creativity and joy — celebrating the year-end festive season with the world's most beloved art toy characters.This marks POP MART's largest outdoor pop-up event globally, turning the festive season into a dreamlike playground filled with the brand's most iconic characters adored by fans worldwide. The POP LAND concept originated in Beijing in 2023, inspired by the idea of capturing life's beautiful little moments and evoking the pure joy of childhood. For Thailand, POP LAND reimagines this vision through the lens of Bangkok's vibrant POP culture, blending playful imagination with local charm. Highlighting this special edition is the debut appearance of "MOKOKO", a brand-new, fluffy pink character symbolizing happiness, warmth, love, and innocence. Fans and collectors can also explore exclusive limited-edition collections, including the MOKOKO Sweetheart Series, Spring Flower Series, and Twinkly Fairy Tale Series, along with rare items that have previously experienced sold-out demand.
The event is divided into five main zones, each offering a unique experience:
- POP LAND CASCADE – A dreamlike tunnel decked with beloved POP MART IPs, connecting Siam Paragon's G floor to Parc Paragon, creating a whimsical journey through fantasy.
- POP LAND CHRISTMAS TREE – Thailand's first-ever Christmas tree by POP MART, adorned with fan-favorite characters to spread festive cheer and joy.
- POP LAND CASTLE – The centerpiece of the event featuring giant art toy figures of POP MART's most iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, and HIRONO, surrounding the highlight installation — the 5-meter-tall MOKOKO Big Figure, surrounded by a playful maze.
- POPSICLE – A Thailand-exclusive café concept offering themed desserts and ice creams, such as TWINKLE TWINKLE TWIN MANGO YUZU (a refreshing mango-yuzu duo with a tropical Thai twist), SKULLPANDA Double Chocolate, and Cheesecake Ice Cream, two rich signature flavors not to be missed.
- POP SLIDE: Finding MOKOKO – A giant pink ball pit located at Siam Center, where visitors can embark on a fun quest to uncover the secret of MOKOKO and capture the perfect photo moments in irresistibly cute settings.
This new creative destination marks a significant milestone for POP MART in positioning Thailand as a global hub for POP culture — driving Soft Power through art toys and POP ART, and offering an entirely new dimension of entertainment and imagination.
Ms. Siriporn Phlaengchanthuek shared her vision:
"POP MART Thailand is proud to bring the enchanting world of POP LAND to the Thai people. We believe this immersive experience will become one of the most exciting global destinations during this festive season."
POP LAND EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE EVENT IN THAILAND
- Parc Paragon and Siam Center, Bangkok
- 11 November 2025 – 11 January 2026
Enjoy a full calendar of special activities throughout the festive season.
Stay tuned for updates on new events and collections via Facebook: POP MART THAILAND and Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @popmartth
Hashtag: #POPLAND #POPLANDEXCLUSIVEFESTIVE #POPMART #POPMARTTH #FINDINGMOKOKO #SiamParagon #SiamCenter #AmazingThailand #Bangkok #Event #Countdown2026 #BangkokinDecember
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https://www.facebook.com/siamparagonshopping
https://www.instagram.com/siamparagonshopping/#
https://www.tiktok.com/@siamparagonshopping
https://weibo.com/u/3855107456
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About Siam Paragon
Siam Paragon is one of six iconic retail and experiential destinations under Siam Piwat, Thailand’s leading retail and real estate developer. As Bangkok’s iconic luxury shopping mall and a world-class lifestyle destination, Siam Paragon brings together global luxury fashion maisons, prestigious automotive marques, leading watchmakers, and a diverse array of sensory-indulgent gastronomy, all under one roof. A global landmark in the heart of Bangkok, it embodies the future-forward lifestyle of a modern metropolis, offering immersive luxury, pioneering spaces for emerging communities, and extraordinary experiences that set new benchmarks for global destinations. With its unparalleled mix of attractions and unforgettable moments, Siam Paragon remains a must-visit destination for travelers, shoppers, and experience seekers from around the world.
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POP LAND CHRISTMAS TREE – Thailand’s first-ever Christmas tree by POP MART, adorned with fan-favorite characters to spread festive cheer and joy.
POP SLIDE: Finding MOKOKO – A giant pink ball pit located at Siam Center, where visitors can embark on a fun quest to uncover the secret of MOKOKO and capture the perfect photo moments in irresistibly cute settings.
Code4Mzansi highlights the growing strength of South Africa’s developer ecosystem and the role of youth-led innovation in shaping the country’s digital future
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 May 2026 - South Africa’s emerging developers are building close to the ground, with many of the strongest solutions at the inaugural Huawei Code4Mzansi finals focused on systems people use every day: township retail, healthcare, energy, agriculture, payments and the creative economy.
The winners at the Huawei Developer Competition, Code4Mzansi The competition was held in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development. "The Code4Mzansi competition is not just a celebration of achievement, it is a launchpad for the future," said Minister Stella Ndabeni, whose department co-hosted the event and delivered the closing address.
The finals revealed a clear shift from building abstract digital products to practical tools that help small businesses trade better, communities access services more easily, and local industries solve problems faster.
Four finalist teams focused directly on the township economy, with solutions covering food safety verification for spaza shops, offline point-of-sale systems built for load-shedding, WhatsApp-native marketplaces for informal retailers, and community credit systems for SASSA grant recipients.
Others addressed AI-driven healthcare access, electricity theft detection, smart agriculture, financial infrastructure for the creator economy, and AI-generated African music.
Held at Huawei Office Park in Woodmead, the finals brought together more than 100 attendees, including government representatives, academic partners, industry leaders and media.
"The quality of the finalist solutions demonstrated the potential of local innovation to respond to real market needs," said Steven Chen, Cloud CEO of Huawei Technologies South Africa.
Academic partners included the University of Pretoria, the University of Johannesburg, the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Cape Town.
"Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and technology is their greatest accelerator. The participants here today are future entrepreneurs who will drive South Africa's digital economy forward," said Professor Thokozani Shongwe, Vice Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Research and Internationalisation at the University of Johannesburg's Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment.
Industry partner rain also attended. Leon Nortje, Principal and Senior Architect at rain, said the competition offered a strong view of the country’s emerging technology pipeline.
"It is always good to see new projects and new teams working on solutions that are valuable and industry-related. We will be looking out for potential new employees," said Nortje.
The winners
The finalists competed for a prize pool of R800,000. MAAT by SIMVAK was named the overall grand winner and received the Business Value Award, taking home R300,000. The platform addresses food safety and regulatory compliance in South Africa’s informal retail sector through AI agents, real-time product recall alerts, and counterfeit detection for the spaza shop ecosystem.
"The spaza network is the supply chain for most South African households," said SIMVAK founder Shingirayi Mandebvu.
HealthHive by FTCK received second prize in the Business Value Award category, taking home R200,000, for its AI telemedicine platform that matches patients with the right medical practitioners based on their symptoms.
Auraa received the Grand Innovation Award for its AI music engine built to generate authentic African sound. The platform has been associated with an album that has crossed one million streams.
The Future Star Award went to e-Khadi, a community credit and stokvel platform giving SASSA grant recipients access to essentials at their local spaza shops, supported by AI-assisted credit scoring and fraud detection.
The People’s Choice Award, voted by the public on Huawei’s social media channels, went to DevRift, a semi-finalist in the competition, who took home R100,000.
Minister Ndabeni delivered the closing address, positioning Code4Mzansi within the government’s agenda for youth entrepreneurship, small business development and digital inclusion.
"Our task is to ensure that innovation does not remain a moment of applause, but becomes a pathway to enterprise creation, digital inclusion, and sustainable growth," she said.
"Thank you to Huawei for being a perfect partner on the journey that we are travelling, and of course, those that matter most, the developers who dared to compete," she said.
Code4Mzansi forms part of the global Huawei Cloud Developer Competition. In its inaugural edition, South Africa attracted more participants than any other country: 1,041 across 353 teams, including 176 enterprise teams, resulting in the highest enterprise participation rate among all competing markets. Twenty semi-finalists were selected before the top nine advanced to the final.
For the finalists, the work is just beginning. As Minister Ndabeni said, "Go home today proud. But tomorrow, wake up, build again."
Hashtag: #Huawei #Code4Mzansi #SouthAfrica
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 May 2026 - South Africa’s emerging developers are building close to the ground, with many of the strongest solutions at the inaugural Huawei Code4Mzansi finals focused on systems people use every day: township retail, healthcare, energy, agriculture, payments and the creative economy.
The winners at the Huawei Developer Competition, Code4Mzansi
The competition was held in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development. "The Code4Mzansi competition is not just a celebration of achievement, it is a launchpad for the future," said Minister Stella Ndabeni, whose department co-hosted the event and delivered the closing address.
The finals revealed a clear shift from building abstract digital products to practical tools that help small businesses trade better, communities access services more easily, and local industries solve problems faster.
Four finalist teams focused directly on the township economy, with solutions covering food safety verification for spaza shops, offline point-of-sale systems built for load-shedding, WhatsApp-native marketplaces for informal retailers, and community credit systems for SASSA grant recipients.
Others addressed AI-driven healthcare access, electricity theft detection, smart agriculture, financial infrastructure for the creator economy, and AI-generated African music.
Held at Huawei Office Park in Woodmead, the finals brought together more than 100 attendees, including government representatives, academic partners, industry leaders and media.
"The quality of the finalist solutions demonstrated the potential of local innovation to respond to real market needs," said Steven Chen, Cloud CEO of Huawei Technologies South Africa.
Academic partners included the University of Pretoria, the University of Johannesburg, the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Cape Town.
"Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and technology is their greatest accelerator. The participants here today are future entrepreneurs who will drive South Africa's digital economy forward," said Professor Thokozani Shongwe, Vice Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Research and Internationalisation at the University of Johannesburg's Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment.
Industry partner rain also attended. Leon Nortje, Principal and Senior Architect at rain, said the competition offered a strong view of the country’s emerging technology pipeline.
"It is always good to see new projects and new teams working on solutions that are valuable and industry-related. We will be looking out for potential new employees," said Nortje.
The winners
The finalists competed for a prize pool of R800,000. MAAT by SIMVAK was named the overall grand winner and received the Business Value Award, taking home R300,000. The platform addresses food safety and regulatory compliance in South Africa’s informal retail sector through AI agents, real-time product recall alerts, and counterfeit detection for the spaza shop ecosystem.
"The spaza network is the supply chain for most South African households," said SIMVAK founder Shingirayi Mandebvu.
HealthHive by FTCK received second prize in the Business Value Award category, taking home R200,000, for its AI telemedicine platform that matches patients with the right medical practitioners based on their symptoms.
Auraa received the Grand Innovation Award for its AI music engine built to generate authentic African sound. The platform has been associated with an album that has crossed one million streams.
The Future Star Award went to e-Khadi, a community credit and stokvel platform giving SASSA grant recipients access to essentials at their local spaza shops, supported by AI-assisted credit scoring and fraud detection.
The People’s Choice Award, voted by the public on Huawei’s social media channels, went to DevRift, a semi-finalist in the competition, who took home R100,000.
Minister Ndabeni delivered the closing address, positioning Code4Mzansi within the government’s agenda for youth entrepreneurship, small business development and digital inclusion.
"Our task is to ensure that innovation does not remain a moment of applause, but becomes a pathway to enterprise creation, digital inclusion, and sustainable growth," she said.
"Thank you to Huawei for being a perfect partner on the journey that we are travelling, and of course, those that matter most, the developers who dared to compete," she said.
Code4Mzansi forms part of the global Huawei Cloud Developer Competition. In its inaugural edition, South Africa attracted more participants than any other country: 1,041 across 353 teams, including 176 enterprise teams, resulting in the highest enterprise participation rate among all competing markets. Twenty semi-finalists were selected before the top nine advanced to the final.
For the finalists, the work is just beginning. As Minister Ndabeni said, "Go home today proud. But tomorrow, wake up, build again."
Hashtag: #Huawei #Code4Mzansi #SouthAfrica
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About Huawei
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With 213,000 employees operating in over 170 countries, we serve more than three billion people worldwide.
Huawei is committed to bringing digital to every person, home, and organisation for a fully connected, intelligent world. In 2025, Huawei generated CNY880.9 billion in revenue, reinvesting 21.8% (CNY192.3 billion) into R&D, with about 53.7% of its employees working in R&D. As a private company fully owned by its employees, Huawei focuses on customer-centric innovation and open collaboration to create lasting value and drive technological breakthroughs globally.
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