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Infosys leads the industry with the fastest growing CAGR in brand value of 18% over 5 years. Maintains leadership as a global Top 3 IT services brand

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh is the No.1 IT services CEO, for the second year in a row, in the Brand Guardianship Index 2025

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation firm, has recognized the company as a Top 3 IT services brand and the fastest growing IT services brand globally, with a CAGR of 18% over 5 years in its Brand Finance Global 500 2025 report. Infosys’ brand value has grown to over US$16 billion in 2025, and Infosys is ranked as #132 most valuable brand in the world.

Infosys Chief Executive Officer, Salil Parekh, for the second year in a row, tops the IT services ranking in Brand Finance’s Brand Guardianship Index (BGI) 2025 for the role of CEO as brand custodian and steward of long-term shareholder value.

“Over the last four decades, brand Infosys has been nurtured by our founders and our leadership, carefully balancing purpose, promise and performance. This relentless focus is reflected in the brand’s leadership and steady gains in brand value over the years,” said Sumit Virmani, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys. “We are delighted with Brand Finance’s recognition of Infosys’ continued brand momentum and differentiated value creation for businesses in an AI-first world,” he added.

Brand Finance has positioned Infosys among the world’s top 3 most valuable IT services brands for the fourth consecutive year. This is a testament to Infosys’ deep relevance and leadership in a world where companies are looking to digital and enterprise AI solutions to solve tough business challenges. Infosys has earned a brand reputation for tackling critical IT challenges, while upholding ethical standards, fostering trust and inclusion. This is enabled through continued investments in sub-brands like Infosys Topaz – its generative AI-powered solutions and Infosys Cobalt – the industry’s first ever cloud services brand.

David Haigh, CEO and Chairman at Brand Finance, commented, “Infosys has demonstrated remarkable growth over the past five years, achieving the fastest CAGR among IT services brands. The company has strategically prioritized innovation and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on generative AI. Infosys has also consistently leveraged high-profile sponsorships and strategic partnerships, intensifying its brand visibility and market presence in recent years. This commitment to technological innovation and strategic brand positioning has not only enhanced Infosys’ brand value growth but has also strengthened its brand on the global stage, reflected in an enhanced brand strength score and an impressive AAA rating.”

Even as brand Infosys has evolved to remain relevant to the shifting needs of stakeholders and to help them navigate their next, it remains unchanging in its commitment to live its purpose – amplifying human potential and creating the next opportunity for all. With the work of Infosys Foundation, the brand continues to create positive impact in healthcare, education, sustainability, and women empowerment. The Infosys Springboard initiative helps build digital skills by providing free learning programs to 12 million people around the world. As an environmentally conscious global enterprise, Infosys continues to be carbon neutral. The brand was recognized by Ethisphere, once again, in 2024, among the world’s most ethical companies.

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

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Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, or our future financial or operating performance, are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the ‘safe harbor’ under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding the execution of our business strategy, increased competition for talent, our ability to attract and retain personnel, increase in wages, investments to reskill our employees, our ability to effectively implement a hybrid work model, economic uncertainties and geo-political situations, technological disruptions and innovations such as Generative AI, the complex and evolving regulatory landscape including immigration regulation changes, our ESG vision, our capital allocation policy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity, capital resources, our corporate actions including acquisitions, and cybersecurity matters. Important factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in our US Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.

 

THE MARKETING SOCIETY ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP FOR SINGAPORE HUB

SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Marketing Society proudly announces key leadership updates within its Singapore hub as the organisation continues to strengthen its commitment to empower marketers to thrive and lead, raising marketing’s positive impact across the Asia-Pacific region.

Gita De Beer, Global Director of Strategic Initiatives at Heineken, takes on the role of its new Chair in Singapore alongside six new board members. This significant step in the Society’s growth in Asia brings together senior leaders from world-class brands, united in their mission to drive marketing excellence across the region. Gita brings over 18 years of experience with iconic brands such as Unilever, Coca-Cola, and Diageo. Having previously served as a board member, she now takes the helm of the Singapore Hub. As the new Chair of The Marketing Society Singapore, Gita is deeply committed to elevating the work of Asian marketers onto the global stage while fostering their personal growth. Her vision is to empower marketers in Singapore and the region to lead with confidence, realise their ambitions and amplify Asia’s unique strengths worldwide.

Speaking on her new appointment as Singapore Chair, De Beer said: “At The Marketing Society Singapore, you, our Members, are the reason we exist. We are dedicated to empowering marketers at every stage of their careers to thrive, connect, and lead with confidence. I am incredibly proud to introduce our exceptional new board of senior leaders—trailblazers behind some of the world’s most iconic brands. These aren’t just industry leaders, they’re changemakers whose experience spans building brands from within, navigating growth, and leading through transformation. Together, as a board, we are committed to supporting you in unlocking your full potential as we navigate the exciting challenges and opportunities ahead. Let’s connect, grow, and lead together.”

In addition to this leadership change, The Marketing Society is delighted to welcome six newly appointed board members:

  • Amrita Randhawa, CEO, Singapore & Southeast Asia, Publicis Groupe
  • Cindy Tan, Managing Director, Global Clients APAC, Meta
  • Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer SAPMENA, L’Oréal Groupe
  • Severine Vauleon, Global Brand Vice President, Unilever (Lux)
  • Siew Ting Foo, Transformational Growth Leader and Author (ex HP/Diageo/Mars/Unilever)
  • Sohil Tiwari, Chief Financial Officer APAC, ex Mastercard

These leaders bring unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and excellence and they join existing board members; Erica Kerner, MD, Global Head of Brand Partnerships, Sponsorships & Events, Standard Chartered, Lynette Pang, Deputy CEO, National Arts Council, Matthias Blume, VP & General Manager Alcoholic Ready to Drink Beverages ASEAN & South Pacific Coca-Cola, Xiaowei Liu, Director, Special Projects, Asia World Energy Council. Together, they will create new opportunities for marketers to thrive, ensuring that The Marketing Society continues to be a driving force for transformation and growth.

Sophie Devonshire, CEO of The Marketing Society, said, “Gita’s dynamic leadership and the expertise of our new board members will help us continue to build our growth and success in Singapore. Their combined experience across global brands and markets is superb in helping support the best, most ambitious marketing leaders across Southeast Asia.”

About The Marketing Society
www.marketingsociety.com

The Marketing Society is a leading global community of the world’s smartest marketers raising the quality and importance of our profession and our impact on business, the economy and in society.

We strive to inspire, accelerate, and unite the marketing leaders of today and tomorrow to help them do well in their careers and do good in their organisations and society, championing marketing excellence and empowering brave leadership.

We work together to grow marketing’s positive impact because we believe that brilliant marketers and brave leaders grow organisations and change the world. We connect the changemakers, those who want to make an impact and make a difference because we know that together, as a community, we achieve more than we do alone.

We were founded in 1959 as a not-for-profit membership organisation. Since then, we have grown to become a highly influential global community of marketing leaders with bases including England, Scotland, Hong Kong, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and New York.

Through the connections of our 2800+ membership community, a world-class programme of events, ground-breaking professional development programmes, prestigious award programmes, publications and insightful content, we help empower our members to lead success in their organisations and add value to customers and society, leading the conversation in businesses and the industry.

Top left to right: Gita De Beer, Global Director of Strategic Initiatives at Heineken; Amrita Randhawa, CEO, Singapore & Southeast Asia, Publicis Groupe; Cindy Tan, Managing Director, Global Clients APAC, Meta; Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer SAPMENA, L'Oréal Groupe.   Middle left to right: Severine Vauleon, Global Brand Vice President, Unilever (Lux); Siew Ting Foo, Transformational Growth Leader and Author (ex HP/Diageo/Mars/Unilever); Sohil Tiwari, Chief Financial Officer APAC, ex Mastercard; Erica Kerner, MD, Global Head of Sponsorship & Events, Standard Chartered Bank.   Bottom left to right: Lynette Pang, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, National Arts Council; Matthias Blume, VP of Marketing ASEAN and South Pacific, The Coca-Cola Company; Xiaowei Liu, Asia Director, World Energy Council.   Individual images available upon request.
Top left to right: Gita De Beer, Global Director of Strategic Initiatives at Heineken; Amrita Randhawa, CEO, Singapore & Southeast Asia, Publicis Groupe; Cindy Tan, Managing Director, Global Clients APAC, Meta; Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer SAPMENA, L’Oréal Groupe. Middle left to right: Severine Vauleon, Global Brand Vice President, Unilever (Lux); Siew Ting Foo, Transformational Growth Leader and Author (ex HP/Diageo/Mars/Unilever); Sohil Tiwari, Chief Financial Officer APAC, ex Mastercard; Erica Kerner, MD, Global Head of Sponsorship & Events, Standard Chartered Bank. Bottom left to right: Lynette Pang, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, National Arts Council; Matthias Blume, VP of Marketing ASEAN and South Pacific, The Coca-Cola Company; Xiaowei Liu, Asia Director, World Energy Council. Individual images available upon request.

 

Weeks before New Year, Octa broker helps flood victims in Kelantan, Malaysia


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – In December 2024, Malaysia suffered devastating floods that affected 10 states and left more than 147,000 without roofs over their heads. Among the areas affected by the disaster, Kelantan was the hardest-hit state, with at least 93,000 people fleeing their flooded homes and seeking refuge.

Octa

To help the flood victims of Kelantan live through these trying times, Octa broker joined forces with its local partner, Azeehan. Octa sponsored the provision of basic necessities, including food, drinking water, hygiene amenities, towels, pillows, blankets, and house cleaning tools. By distributing these emergency kits, the broker aimed to support flood victims in their hour of need and make it a little bit easier for them to come back to normal life when the water subsided.

Octa

‘After a natural disaster such as this, thousands of people are driven from their homes. Sometimes, they lack even the most basic means to sustain themselves. This is why we really appreciate Octa supporting the local communities of Kelantan. This charity effort will be a great help to our displaced members in enduring the floods,‘ Azeehan commended.

Octa

Octa hopes that the New Year will bring benevolent weather to Malaysia, making it possible for the people of affected communities to return to their homes as soon as possible.

Octa

Hashtag: #Octa

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Octa

is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charity and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.

The BioCircular Materials Alliance initiated by Spiber welcomes new partners including Stella McCartney and publishes its first Progress Report

  • Stella McCartney, Marzotto Wool Manufacturing Srl, Fashion for Good, and 13 new companies and organizations have joined the BioCircular Materials Alliance (the “Alliance”), led by biomaterials pioneer Spiber.
  • The Alliance published its first Progress Report, highlighting ongoing research and development efforts to build circular infrastructure utilizing nature-driven materials and agricultural waste.
  • The Alliance published the first version of its Materials BioCircularity Database and has made significant progress toward developing its Product Design Guidelines for fashion industry players to integrate biocircularity principles into their design processes.
  • The official BioCircular Materials Alliance website has been launched.

TSURUOKA, Japan, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The BioCircular Materials Alliance (the “Alliance”, previously known as the “Biosphere Circulation Project”), conceived by Spiber Inc. and powered by a growing coalition of industry leaders, is excited to welcome new members, including Stella McCartney, Marzotto Wool Manufacturing Srl, and Fashion for Good, while continuing its collaboration with founding members such as Kering and Goldwin (see Appendix for full list). 


The Alliance was founded to harness the transformative power of biology to accelerate the global transition toward a circular future. By bringing together leading brands, manufacturers, and innovators, the Alliance seeks to enable regeneration of bio-based waste—from textiles, agriculture, and forestry—into valuable products such as protein materials through Metabolic Recycling* and other advanced processes.

Seeing such a diverse group of organizations align and collaborate toward a shared goal is truly inspiring. What began as a vision has grown into a dynamic, collaborative effort with strong momentum for real, societal-level change to create a circular future.” Kenji Higashi, Spiber Inc. Executive Vice President of Sustainability and Director of the Alliance Steward Team

Stella McCartney is proud to partner with the BioCircular Materials Alliance, driving the industry towards a circular future. The accomplishments highlighted in the Alliance’s first Progress Report demonstrate significant progress in creating a regenerative bioeconomy, showcasing the power of collaboration and innovation in achieving societal-level change. We look forward to working with this groundbreaking initiative.” – Stella McCartney brand

The Alliance is proud to announce the release of its first ever Progress Report, which highlights key milestones achieved in 2024. This includes the collaborative development of an Action Plan, which sets the stage to drive the industry toward a circular bioeconomy—where bio-based waste is transformed into new, regenerative materials—through shared knowledge, actionable data, and industry-wide collaboration.

The Progress Report also highlights the creation of the first version of the Materials BioCircularity Database and the progress made in developing the Alliance’s Product Design Guidelines. These tools will serve as comprehensive resources explaining how various combinations of materials and chemical treatments impact the compatibility of resulting products with the biocircular recycling systems. 

The Materials BioCircularity Database is an emerging tool designed to help industry players make informed choices about the selection of fibers, dyes, and chemicals used in their products to optimize them for biocircularity. While still in its early stages, initial datasets have been compiled and the Database is set to evolve into a critical resource for guiding more sustainable product design. The Product Design Guidelines will serve to help industry players understand how material and chemical combinations affect compatibility with biocircular recycling systems. Insights from the growing Database will inform these guidelines, and the Alliance is planning to have an initial draft completed in 2026. 

Fashion for Good is pleased to be collaborating with Spiber and the other BioCircular Materials Alliance Members such as Kering; a founding Alliance Member and a Fashion for Good partner. Finding solutions for different waste feedstocks that currently have no pathways i.e: recycling is vital to help solve the textile waste crisis. We look forward to contributing our expertise on topics such as the Materials Circularity Database that could help steer the industry towards making better design choices to enable bio-circularity.” – Maria Arroyo I Bacete, Fashion for Good Innovation Manager

In tandem with the Progress Report, the Alliance is proud to launch its official website, https://biocircularmaterials.org. The website will serve as a central hub for updates on the Alliance’s activities, providing access to resources like the Progress Report, the Materials BioCircularity Database, and the Product Design Guidelines, as well as information on membership opportunities.

The BioCircular Materials Alliance continues to champion innovation, foster collaboration, and pave the way for a regenerative future in textiles. We urge brands, manufacturers, industry organizations, and policymakers to join us in building a biocircular future.

*Metabolic Recycling

Metabolic Recycling Is the Conversion of Biobased Waste into Nutrients, Such As Sugars and Amino Acids, Which Are Then Used in Microbial Fermentation to Create New Materials. This Process Unlocks the Potential of Biobased Waste, Offering a Scalable and Practical Solution for a Circular Bioeconomy. by Enabling the Use of Low-quality Waste Across Multiple Rounds of Recycling Without Compromising the Performance of the Resulting Materials, It Provides a Groundbreaking Approach to Fiber-to-fiber Recycling.

 


The BioCircular Materials Alliance

Formalized in 2024, the BioCircular Materials Alliance (the “Alliance”) was created to harness the power of biology to drive our society towards a more circular reality. Its vision is a future where biobased components of waste—from, for example, the textile, agriculture, and forestry industries—are transformed into biological nutrients and regenerated into new chemicals and materials through microbial fermentation.

For more information, visit https://biocircularmaterials.org

Spiber Inc.

Established in 2007, Spiber is a biotech venture company based in Yamagata, Japan. Dedicated to creating innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable wellbeing, Spiber has developed a new material solution inspired by nature’s diversity and circularity: the “Brewed Protein™” material platform. By harnessing the power of precision fermentation, Spiber engineers proteins at the molecular level, resulting in versatile materials that can be tailored to specific needs. This innovative solution opens up new possibilities for sustainable and high-performance materials in various industries, including apparel, food, automotives, and more. Alongside our partners, Spiber is constantly exploring diverse new applications for Brewed Protein™ materials in order to help pave the way for a brighter future. Our passion lies in fostering a circular economy, minimizing our environmental impact, and working together to build a world that is inclusive, fair, and regenerative.

For more information, visit https://spiber.inc/en/

Appendix: Alliance Members

22 Alliance Members as of January 21st, 2025.

This list does not include anonymous companies that are silent contributors to the Alliance.

1.    Albini Group

2.    Archroma

3.    Armedangels

4.    DyStar

5.    EILEEN FISHER

6.    Fashion for Good

7.    Goldwin Inc.

8.    Gruppo Florence

9.    Kering

10.  Marzotto Wool Manufacturing Srl

11.  Marimekko

12.  Pangaia

13.  RDD Textiles

14.  Stella McCartney

15.  Spiber Inc.

16.  UNITED ARROWS LTD.

17.  Vollebak

Hang Lung Signs HK$10 Billion Five-Year Syndicated Loan Facilities


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) announced that it has successfully signed a five-year HK$10 billion loan facilities (“the Facilities”) with a consortium of more than 10 international, Chinese and local banks. The Facilities received an encouraging response from the banking community, demonstrating strong confidence in Hang Lung’s long-term prospects.

Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties (fourth from the left), and Mr. Kenneth Chiu, Chief Financial Officer of Hang Lung Properties (fifth from the left), with bank representatives (from left to right: United Overseas Bank Limited, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, and DBS Bank Ltd.) at the closing ceremony of Hang Lung’s five-year syndicated loan facilities
Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties (fourth from the left), and Mr. Kenneth Chiu, Chief Financial Officer of Hang Lung Properties (fifth from the left), with bank representatives (from left to right: United Overseas Bank Limited, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, and DBS Bank Ltd.) at the closing ceremony of Hang Lung’s five-year syndicated loan facilities

The proceeds from the Facilities will be used to refinance part of the Company’s debt and provide additional working capital to support the Company’s business development.

Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties, said, “The strong demand of the Facilities underscores Hang Lung’s solid credit profile and the market’s trust on our business model. We are committed to utilizing the funds from the Facilities effectively to fuel sustainable business growth. We sincerely appreciate the robust endorsement from the banking sector.”

Mr. Kenneth Chiu, Chief Financial Officer of Hang Lung Properties, said, “Securing this strategic financing will strengthen our financial position, and empower us to implement disciplined capital management while pursuing growth. Furthermore, it will strengthen our banking relationships, bolstering our financial resilience in an evolving market.”

Hang Lung’s five-year syndicated loan facilities received an encouraging response from a consortium of more than 10 international, Chinese and local banks
Hang Lung’s five-year syndicated loan facilities received an encouraging response from a consortium of more than 10 international, Chinese and local banks

The Facilities are backed by:
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
DBS Bank Ltd.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
United Overseas Bank Limited
Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch
The Bank of East Asia Limited
China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch
China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch
Hua Xia Bank Co., Limited Hong Kong Branch
Chong Hing Bank Limited
Hang Seng Bank Limited
First Commercial Bank Ltd.
Hashtag: #HangLungProperties

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Hang Lung Properties

Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is also recognized for leading the way in enhancing sustainability initiatives in the real estate industry, all the while pursuing sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.

At Hang Lung Properties – We Do It Well.

For more information, please visit .

Xayaboury Readies to Host Masked Ghosts Festival

Xayaboury Readies to Host Masked Ghosts Festival
Residents of Xayaboury City in Xayaboury Province, participate in the 2023 Phi Ta Khon Festival, parading colorful masks and celebrating the unique tradition that blends spiritual folklore with Buddhist culture. (photo credit: Lao Thiao Lao)

Xayaboury Province is set to host the traditional Phi Ta Khon Festival– or Masked Ghost Festival, from 5 to 12 February at Sibounhueng Temple in Yai Village. This annual event is a highlight of the region, combining the popular Boun Pha Vet Festival–or Prince Vessantara Festival, with the unique tradition of Phi Ta Khon, or “masked ghosts.”

Hong Kong Web3 game Anichess records over 100,000 monthly active players three months after public alpha launch

Animoca Brands’ chess-centered game plans to drive growth of Web3 gaming
in key Asia-Pacific markets 

HONG KONG, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Anichess today announced that it has recorded 100,000 monthly active users in December 2024, three months after its public alpha launch in October 2024. Anichess is the progressive chess-based online strategy game from Animoca Brands developed in Hong Kong and in partnership with Chess.com and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen. The homegrown Web3 game also announced a series of initiatives to support the growth of Hong Kong’s gaming ecosystem, while expanding its global user base.


Following a US$1.8M funding round last year led by Sfermion and Amber Group (see announcement of 25 April 2024), Anichess is emerging as an innovative player in Hong Kong’s Web3 gaming space with a growing global player base. Built on the blockchain, Anichess combines traditional chess with unique magical spells or abilities, introducing faster and more dynamic chess matches to captivate gamers and competitive chess players. Anichess players have collectively conducted over 500,000 matches and recorded over 3 million minutes of total game time. The Anichess community now consists of 40,000 members on Discord, actively proposing new spells and mechanics, driving game updates and test features, and supporting newcomers.

Anichess is committed to supporting the Hong Kong Web3 gaming sector through education. By collaborating with Hong Kong developers and local education institutions to host hackathons, internship programs, workshops, and networking events, Anichess will help bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3 gaming sectors and deepen the Web3 talent pool. Anichess will also participate in events in Hong Kong including the upcoming Consensus Hong Kong in February, and the Hong Kong Web3 Festival in April. Last year, it participated in the GEN3 Playground event, hosted by Animoca Brands, educating over 1,000 attendees on Web3, blockchain, and true digital ownership.

In addition, Anichess plans to deepen its focus on empowering the Web3 gaming ecosystems in Asia-Pacific markets, engaging with local gaming and developer communities, partnering with educational institutions, and expanding its presence in key markets.

India, along with The Philippines and Vietnam, ranks among the top five geographies in terms of registered players. Recognizing chess’ popularity in India and the growing interest in Web3 technologies, Anichess plans to expand its presence in the country to tap into South Asia’s gaming potential and the Latin American market.

Brian Chan, head of Anichess, vice president of operations and projects of Animoca Brands said: “Anichess reaching 100,000 monthly active users showcases the appeal of Web3 gaming and our innovative fusion of chess with blockchain. We’re proud to have built this game in Hong Kong and to expand it globally, advancing Web3 through gaming and chess. As we grow, we will also remain committed to nurturing our roots: Hong Kong’s vibrant Web3 gaming ecosystem.”

Anichess can now be played for free at www.anichess.com. The game will soon introduce its own version of play-and-earn, including buy-ins for tournaments, an in-game marketplace and premium features, to create a robust in-game economy. Follow Anichess on X and join its Discord server to stay updated on future developments.

About Anichess 

Anichess is a subsidiary of Animoca Brands focused on developing and advancing decentralized chess through its distinctive spell-chess gameplay. Anichess brings new energy and innovation to one of the world’s oldest and most widely played games, modernizing and tokenizing it to take advantage of opportunities presented by Web3 technologies and communities. Anichess is a completely free-to-play game that combines the core values of traditional chess with an additional layer of strategy provided by new features that include an innovative spell mechanic and special challenges. Anichess boasts a strong focus on powerful visuals and skill-based gameplay to deliver a captivating, esport-like experience for fans of chess and novices alike. For more information visit https://www.anichess.com.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands (ACN: 122 921 813), a Deloitte Tech Fast winner, a Fortune Crypto 40 company, one of the Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies 2024, and one of the Financial Times’ High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2023, is a Web3 leader that leverages blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world to help to establish the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including Anichess, The Sandbox, PHANTOM GALAXIES™, and Crazy Defense Heroes, and products utilizing popular intellectual properties such as The Walking Dead and Power Rangers. One of Animoca Brands’ flagship projects is Mocaverse, a platform that enables consumers to maximize their Web3 exposure to experiences and rewards with a single login entry point. Animoca Brands is one of the most active investors in Web3, with a portfolio of over 540 Web3 investments, including Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Consensys, Magic Eden, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, Yield Guild Games, and many more. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok.

MAXHUB to Pre-launch Industry-Leading 92″ Microsoft Teams Rooms Interactive Display at ISE 2025

Transforming Visual Collaboration with 5K Clarity and Versatile Design

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MAXHUB, a global leader in integrated communication displays and unified communications solutions, has announced it will launch its industry-leading Interactive Display – MAXHUB 92″ XBoard Microsoft Teams Rooms at ISE 2025 (Stand 2N500), the world-renowned annual tech show for the systems integration and audiovisual industry. Integrating the functions of a projector, whiteboard, advertising signage, computer, microphone, audio, and more, the device provides an all-in-one solution. MAXHUB Microsoft Teams Rooms devices satisfy the needs of both local meetings and remote collaborations.

MAXHUB Interactive Display  - XBoard Teams Rooms
MAXHUB Interactive Display – XBoard Teams Rooms

MAXHUB XCore Kit and XCore Kit Pro for Microsoft Teams Rooms

The XCore Kit and XCore Kit Pro seamlessly combine cutting-edge technology with easy-to-use design to deliver efficient and intuitive meeting experiences. The XCore Kit is a certified entry-level Microsoft Teams Rooms solution with Windows inside that – to meet the collaboration needs of more participants – incorporates 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and features price and performance advantages. This makes it effortless for users to upgrade their small BYOD meeting rooms. XCore kit Pro is a certified Microsoft Teams Rooms solution for medium and larger meeting rooms. With wireless content sharing and dual-screen display capabilities, it offers a comprehensive and user-friendly conferencing experience.

MAXHUB XCORE KIT PRO for Teams Rooms
MAXHUB XCORE KIT PRO for Teams Rooms

The XCore Kit and XCore Kit Pro, along with MAXHUB’s other bundles and peripherals, come together as the MAXHUB XT Series for Teams Rooms. The XT Series offers a comprehensive Teams Rooms solution, with a console kit, camera options, speakerphone, and optional display choices, making it effortless to convert your DIY meeting rooms. With the MAXHUB XT series, you can easily enjoy a one-stop Certified Teams Rooms experience, with entry-level solutions starting from half of the average budget for these products.

As an Intel Titanium partner, MAXHUB harnesses the power of Intel’s high-performance processors to empower its core products. With robust computing capabilities, it delivers professional-grade image and video processing, seamlessly supporting video conferencing software.

In addition, MAXHUB will be presenting its Display Solutions that have been designed for easy deployment, easy operation and easy maintenance across multiple scenarios including corporate offices, higher-education settings, and public spaces.

Partnering with technology industry leaders

MAXHUB partners with technology industry leaders, including Intel and Microsoft, to deliver advanced communication and collaboration solutions, integrating Intel’s high-performance processors and optimising its solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms use cases. This provides customers with solutions that are intuitive, reliable and built to foster creativity and productivity while empowering seamless collaboration and engagement across all settings.

“ISE is a key event in the annual industry calendar and the ideal platform for announcing our latest breakthrough display solution,” said Kevin Wang, Head of MAXHUB Sales Europe. “By enabling customers to create inspiring technology hubs, we empower them to transform their communication, collaboration and presentation capabilities, and we look forward to meeting customers, partners and colleagues in February to share our newest innovations.”

About MAXHUB

MAXHUB is a global leader in integrated display and unified communications solutions. MAXHUB creates a technology hub where inspiration has the freedom to grow into meaningful connections. Centered around integration, MAXHUB provides next-level integrated solutions for people to communicate, present, and collaborate. MAXHUB, where inspiration moves ahead. For more information about MAXHUB, visit www.maxhub.com.