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Champasak Gears Up for Vat Phou Festival 2026

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Thongsavanh Souvannasane
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Vat Phou, Champasak, Laos. (Photo credit: Tourismlaos)

Champasak Province is gearing up to host the Vat Phou Festival 2026 from 31 January to 2 February, welcoming visitors to one of the country’s most important religious and cultural events.

Celebrated annually over three days between January and February, the festival marks the sacred importance of this historic site. Thousands of worshippers gather at the ruins of the  Khmer-Hindu temple complex to participate in Buddhist ceremonies at the ancient structures, which continue to serve as a living spiritual center for the Lao people.

Beyond religious observances, the festival showcases traditional cultural activities including boat races, traditional boxing matches, and elephant processions.

A Thousand-Year Legacy

Vat Phou, meaning “mountain temple,” stands as a remarkable example of Khmer architecture. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the ruined temple complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 2001 under the title “Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape.”

Located in Champasak district, the site bears exceptional testimony to southeast Asian cultures, particularly the Khmer Empire which dominated the region from the 10th to 14th centuries.

The site represents a well-preserved planned environment over 1,000 years old, designed to reflect the Hindu vision of harmony between nature and humanity. Following a geometric axis from Phou Kao mountain to the Mekong River, the landscape encompasses temples, shrines, and ancient waterworks extending approximately 10 kilometers, documenting cultural development from the 5th to 15th centuries.

The existing structures were primarily built in the early 11th century, with additions during the 12th and 13th centuries. The complex extends 1.4 kilometers along an east-west axis, rising to the main sanctuary perched at the foot of a cliff where a sacred spring flows, believed to be why ancient rulers chose this location for their Shivaist sanctuary.

Multilingual AI Voice Agent was launched by Zadarma

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LONDON, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zadarma, a global VoIP service provider, announces the launch of the Zadarma AI Voice Agent. This virtual assistant handles calls, uses a natural, realistic voice, and communicates with customers during and outside business hours.

The AI voice agent uses your existing knowledge base to provide customers with accurate information. It can also transfer calls to a live agent when needed. The AI agent is available 24/7 and supports eight languages.

What sets the Zadarma AI Voice Agent apart is its unique combination of multilingual support, built-in integration with cloud PBX and CRM, and cost efficiency without compromising on quality. This combination is rarely available on a single platform.

The AI agent is fully integrated with the latest versions of ChatGPT. Support for Gemini is expected to be added in the near future.

Key Features of the Zadarma AI Voice Agent:

  • Call handling: During and outside business hours.
  • Natural voice interaction: Realistic, natural speech.
  • PBX and CRM integration: Built-in and ready to use.
  • 24/7 availability: Answers calls around the clock.
  • Knowledge base integration: Uses your knowledge base to provide accurate information.
  • Call Routing: Transfers calls to the right employee when human assistance is required.
  • Multilingual Support: Communicates in eight languages.

The Zadarma AI Voice Agent doesn’t require advanced technical knowledge. This means that even small businesses can access professional communication features. The company is dedicated to offering a ready-to-use tool that provides reliable, high-quality voice interactions.

The service is already available to users of the Zadarma free Cloud PBX.

With the Zadarma AI Voice Agent, businesses can now provide faster, more reliable support, reduce wait times, and maintain high-quality service even outside your business hours.

About Zadarma

Zadarma is a global provider of cloud communication solutions, committed to innovation and to the continuous improvement of its suite of services since 2006. With tools such as cloud PBX, CRM, integration with leading CRM systems, global phone numbers, global calling services, and much more, Zadarma places customer experience at the heart of its vision.

Trusted by customers worldwide, Zadarma combines advanced technology with reliability, ease of use, and 24/7 multichannel, multilingual customer support.

 

AI/works™ heralds a new era of Agile and next-generation software development

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Thoughtworks’ agentic development platform developed to support both technology modernization and greenfield development.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, today announced the launch of AI/works™, a new agentic development platform that sets the standard for modernizing legacy systems and building new industrial-grade technology products and platforms in the AI era. We believe the platform allows us to build higher quality technology while fundamentally improving the economics of the building, maintaining, and operating enterprise-grade technologies.

Logo AI/works Agentic AI platform
Logo AI/works Agentic AI platform

For decades, Thoughtworks has shaped many of the practices that define modern software delivery, including Agile, microservices and continuous delivery. AI/works™ extends that lineage into the AI era by unifying legacy system understanding, requirements enhancement, dynamic automated specifications generation, and agentic code generation and testing in one platform built for complex enterprise environments.

AI adoption is accelerating across industries, yet many organizations remain limited by the gap between AI ambition and legacy system reality. While emerging agentic platforms often assume clean-slate architectures or narrow productivity enhancements, AI/works™ is engineered for the hybrid conditions in which enterprises operate.

AI/works™ brings these worlds into one continuous flow. Our first set of clients building on AI/works™ show modernization cycles that once took years can now be completed in months, with significant cost reductions and dramatic time-to-market improvements, all while generating higher quality code.

The platform enables Thoughtworks’ 3-3-3 delivery model, providing a path from idea to production in 90 days, and plays well with leading ecosystems including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Databricks and Snowflake. Through a collaboration with Mechanical Orchard, AI/works also supports deep mainframe renewal.

“Every CEO and CIO I meet is trying to unlock AI value inside the reality of their existing systems, not in idealized greenfield environments,” said Mike Sutcliff, CEO of Thoughtworks. “AI/works™ is built for those conditions. It understands the systems organizations have, accelerates the systems they need next and keeps everything current as the landscape shifts. The magic comes from the combination of the platform and our deeply talented technologists. Together they deliver results with speed and confidence.”

AI/works™ uses AI-enabled reverse engineering to interpret legacy applications and convert them into structured specifications enriched with regulatory, security and industry context. These specifications guide agentic workflows that generate production-grade code, automated tests and deployment pipelines. Once deployed, the platform continuously regenerates affected components as requirements evolve, reducing reliance on manual patching and avoiding large-scale rebuilds.

Agentic engineering is emerging quickly as a competitive category. Several major firms are entering the space, yet most tools focus on accelerating new code rather than solving the structural challenges enterprises face.

“AI/works™ stands out because it addresses the entire lifecycle, from understanding and renewing legacy systems to building what comes next,” said R “Ray” Wang, CEO at Constellation Research. “This sets a new bar for the category.”

AI/works™ is available now through a co-innovation program. Broader availability will expand through Thoughtworks’ AI that works initiative and Q1 launch activities. Organizations can request a demo at https://www.thoughtworks.com/ai/works

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About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation. The company has more than 10,000 employees across 47 offices in 18 countries. For more than 30 years, Thoughtworks has delivered impact with its clients by solving complex business challenges with technology as the differentiator.

Media contacts

Justine Manche
VP, Brand and Communications
Email: justine.manche@thoughtworks.com

Kathrin Jansing
Head of Public Relations for Europe and interim for Americas
Email: kathrin.jansing@thoughtworks.com

Michelle Surendran
Head of Public Relations for APAC and India
Email: michels@thoughtworks.com

 

Ascletis Selects a Next-Generation Once-Monthly Subcutaneously Administered GLP-1R/GIPR/GCGR Triple Peptide Agonist, ASC37, for Clinical Development

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– In head-to-head non-human primate (NHP) studies, average observed half-life of ASC37 was approximately 17 days, 7-fold longer than retatrutide, which supports once-monthly subcutaneous (SQ) dosing in humans.

– ASC37’s average in vitro activity was approximately 5-, 4-, and 4-fold more potent than retatrutide for GLP-1R, GIPR and GCGR, respectively.

– Submission of an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ASC37 injection is expected in the second quarter of 2026.

HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKEX: 1672, “Ascletis”) announces that it has selected ASC37 injection, a next-generation, once-monthly, subcutaneously administered GLP-1R/GIPR/GCGR[1] triple peptide agonist, as a clinical development candidate. Ascletis expects to submit an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ASC37 injection for the treatment of obesity in the second quarter of 2026.

ASC37, a GLP-1R/GIPR/GCGR triple peptide agonist, was discovered and developed in-house utilizing Ascletis’ Artificial Intelligence-assisted Structure-Based Drug Discovery (AISBDD) and Ultra-Long-Acting Platform (ULAP) technologies. ASC37’s average in vitro activity was approximately 5-, 4-, and 4-fold more potent than retatrutide for GLP-1R, GIPR and GCGR, respectively. ASC37 is engineered for a longer observed half-life (as measured by time to 50% Cmax), compared to once-weekly administered retatrutide, to support once-monthly subcutaneous (SQ) dosing, with injection volume of one milliliter or less. These engineered properties also allow for scalability advantages in manufacturing. 

In head-to-head non-human primate (NHP) studies, ASC37 proprietary SQ depot formulations had an average observed half-life of approximately 17 days, 7-fold longer than retatrutide in the standard liquid formulation.  

ASC37 injection’s superior in vitro potency and longer observed half-life compared to retatrutide demonstrate its potential as a next-generation treatment for obesity.

“With ASC37, we are advancing a potentially more potent, next-generation triple agonist into the clinic which supports once-monthly dosing,” said Jinzi Jason Wu, Ph.D., Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ascletis. “Expected initiation of our Phase I study in the second half of 2026 will be another step in our comprehensive strategy to improve the treatment options for people with obesity.”

Potential Combination Studies with ASC37 Injection

ASC37 injection is being developed as a monotherapy and in combination for the treatment of cardio-metabolic diseases including obesity, diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Ascletis plans to combine ASC37, a GLP-1R/GIPR/GCGR triple peptide agonist, with its ASC36, a once-monthly subcutaneously administered amylin receptor peptide agonist to treat obesity, diabetes and other metabolic diseases.

Ascletis’ AISBDD and ULAP technologies enable the Company to design, optimize and develop multiple once-monthly SQ ultra-long-acting peptides, including ASC35, ASC36 and ASC37. Based on the properties of peptides, the Company can design, through its proprietary ULAP technology, various slow-release constants (k) for peptides in SQ depots to precisely release injected peptides over desired dosing intervals to reduce peak-to-trough ratios and improve clinical outcomes.

[1] GLP-1R: glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor, GIPR: gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor, GCGR: glucagon receptor

About Ascletis Pharma Inc.

Ascletis Pharma Inc. is a fully integrated biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of potential best-in-class and first-in-class therapeutics to treat metabolic diseases. Utilizing its proprietary Artificial Intelligence-assisted Structure-Based Drug Discovery (AISBDD) and Ultra-Long-Acting Platform (ULAP) technologies as well as Peptide Oral Transport ENhancement Technology (POTENT), Ascletis has developed multiple drug candidates in-house, including both small molecules and peptides, such as its lead program, ASC30, a small molecule GLP-1R agonist designed to be administered once daily orally and once monthly to once quarterly subcutaneously as a treatment therapy and a maintenance therapy for chronic weight management; ASC36, a once-monthly subcutaneously administered amylin receptor peptide agonist, ASC35, a once-monthly subcutaneously administered GLP-1R/GIPR dual peptide agonist and ASC37, a GLP-1R/GIPR/GCGR triple peptide agonist for chronic weight management. Ascletis is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1672.HK).

For more information, please visit www.ascletis.com.

Contact：

Peter Vozzo
ICR Healthcare
443-231-0505 (U.S.)
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GIBO Advances Toward Integrated Autonomous Mobility Systems, Building a Unified AI Stack Across Air and Ground Platforms

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIBO Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIBO), Asia’s leading innovation-driven AI ecosystem, today announced the next evolution of its AI mobility roadmap, advancing the GIBO.ai Calculation Engine toward a unified, cross-domain intelligence stack supporting progressively autonomous air and ground mobility systems.

Following strong industry and partner feedback on its AI-powered aerial intelligence services, GIBO is now extending its computation-driven framework to enable deeper integration across EV motorbikes, eVTOL platforms, logistics networks, and future autonomous mobility applications.

From Intelligence Services to Integrated Autonomous Systems

As mobility platforms increasingly generate real-time data and AI-derived insights, the next phase of innovation lies in closing the loop between perception, decision-making, and execution. GIBO.ai is designed to unify these layers into a single, extensible AI stack capable of supporting progressive autonomy across multiple mobility domains.

Rather than treating autonomy as a single endpoint, GIBO.ai enables a staged evolution—where systems gradually transition from assisted operation to higher levels of autonomy, guided by continuous learning, simulation, and real-world feedback.

A Unified AI Stack Across Air and Ground Mobility

The GIBO.ai Calculation Engine integrates core AI functions including perception, navigation, behavioral modeling, mission planning, and system optimization. By standardizing these capabilities across both aerial and ground-based platforms, GIBO enables interoperability between EV motorbikes, eVTOL aircraft, and connected mobility infrastructure.

This unified approach allows mobility assets to share intelligence, coordinate actions, and adapt dynamically to environmental and operational conditions. Over time, this creates an ecosystem where air and ground systems operate as complementary components of a single intelligent mobility network.

Enabling Smarter, Safer, and More Sustainable Autonomy

A central focus of this initiative is ensuring that autonomy enhances safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The GIBO.ai framework continuously evaluates system performance, environmental conditions, and operational constraints, enabling intelligent decision-making that prioritizes energy efficiency, risk mitigation, and environmental impact.

By embedding sustainability metrics directly into AI decision loops, autonomous mobility systems can optimize not only for speed or efficiency, but also for carbon reduction and resource stewardship—aligning advanced autonomy with green-economy objectives.

“Autonomy is not a feature—it is an evolving intelligence.”

“The positive response to our aerial intelligence services confirms that the market is ready for AI systems that go beyond isolated use cases,” said Zelt Kueh, CEO of GIBO Holdings Ltd.
“With GIBO.ai, we are building an integrated intelligence stack that allows autonomy to emerge responsibly across air and ground mobility. This approach ensures that future autonomous systems are not only smarter, but safer, scalable, and environmentally aligned.”

Laying the Foundation for the Next Generation of Smart Mobility

This advancement positions GIBO.ai as a horizontal AI platform supporting the future of smart mobility, logistics, and urban infrastructure. As the ecosystem evolves, the unified AI stack is expected to support applications ranging from intelligent fleet coordination and automated logistics to adaptive urban mobility and next-generation autonomous services.

By aligning autonomy with computation-driven sustainability and cross-platform intelligence, GIBO continues to build foundational infrastructure for a future where mobility systems operate seamlessly, responsibly, and in harmony with the global green economy.

About GIBO Holdings Limited

GIBO Holdings Ltd. is a unique and integrated AIGC animation streaming platform with extensive functionalities provided to both viewers and creators that serves a broad community of young people across Asia to create, publish, share and enjoy AI-generated animation video content. With over 83 million registered users and advanced AI-powered tools, GIBO seeks to redefine the landscape of digital content creation.

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Contact Information

Investor Relations:
Bill Zima
ICR, Inc.
William.zima@icrinc.com 

Media Relations:
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ICR, Inc.
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For more information and the latest updates, please visit:
https://www.globalibo.com/

AI/works™ heralds a new era of Agile and next-generation software development

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Advertorial Desk
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Thoughtworks’ agentic development platform developed to support both technology modernization and greenfield development.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, today announced the launch of AI/works™, a new agentic development platform that sets the standard for modernizing legacy systems and building new industrial-grade technology products and platforms in the AI era. We believe the platform allows us to build higher quality technology while fundamentally improving the economics of the building, maintaining, and operating enterprise-grade technologies.

Logo AI/works Agentic AI platform
Logo AI/works Agentic AI platform

For decades, Thoughtworks has shaped many of the practices that define modern software delivery, including Agile, microservices and continuous delivery. AI/works™ extends that lineage into the AI era by unifying legacy system understanding, requirements enhancement, dynamic automated specifications generation, and agentic code generation and testing in one platform built for complex enterprise environments.

AI adoption is accelerating across industries, yet many organizations remain limited by the gap between AI ambition and legacy system reality. While emerging agentic platforms often assume clean-slate architectures or narrow productivity enhancements, AI/works™ is engineered for the hybrid conditions in which enterprises operate.

AI/works™ brings these worlds into one continuous flow. Our first set of clients building on AI/works™ show modernization cycles that once took years can now be completed in months, with significant cost reductions and dramatic time-to-market improvements, all while generating higher quality code.

The platform enables Thoughtworks’ 3-3-3 delivery model, providing a path from idea to production in 90 days, and plays well with leading ecosystems including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Databricks and Snowflake. Through a collaboration with Mechanical Orchard, AI/works also supports deep mainframe renewal.

“Every CEO and CIO I meet is trying to unlock AI value inside the reality of their existing systems, not in idealized greenfield environments,” said Mike Sutcliff, CEO of Thoughtworks. “AI/works™ is built for those conditions. It understands the systems organizations have, accelerates the systems they need next and keeps everything current as the landscape shifts. The magic comes from the combination of the platform and our deeply talented technologists. Together they deliver results with speed and confidence.”

AI/works™ uses AI-enabled reverse engineering to interpret legacy applications and convert them into structured specifications enriched with regulatory, security and industry context. These specifications guide agentic workflows that generate production-grade code, automated tests and deployment pipelines. Once deployed, the platform continuously regenerates affected components as requirements evolve, reducing reliance on manual patching and avoiding large-scale rebuilds.

Agentic engineering is emerging quickly as a competitive category. Several major firms are entering the space, yet most tools focus on accelerating new code rather than solving the structural challenges enterprises face.

“AI/works™ stands out because it addresses the entire lifecycle, from understanding and renewing legacy systems to building what comes next,” said R “Ray” Wang, CEO at Constellation Research. “This sets a new bar for the category.”

AI/works™ is available now through a co-innovation program. Broader availability will expand through Thoughtworks’ AI that works initiative and Q1 launch activities. Organizations can request a demo at https://www.thoughtworks.com/ai/works

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About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation. The company has more than 10,000 employees across 47 offices in 18 countries. For more than 30 years, Thoughtworks has delivered impact with its clients by solving complex business challenges with technology as the differentiator.

Media contacts

Justine Manche
VP, Brand and Communications
Email: justine.manche@thoughtworks.com

Kathrin Jansing
Head of Public Relations for Europe and interim for Americas
Email: kathrin.jansing@thoughtworks.com

Michelle Surendran
Head of Public Relations for APAC and India
Email: michels@thoughtworks.com

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Infosys is the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally with a CAGR of 15% in Brand Value

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Top 3 Most Valuable IT Services Brand In the world. A Top 100 Brand across categories in Brand Strength

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has been recognized by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation firm, as one of the world’s top 3 most valuable IT services brands. In the Brand Finance Global 500 2026 report, Infosys is recognized for leading the industry as the fastest-growing brand with 15% CAGR over the last six years and a brand value of US$ 16.4 billion in 2026. Infosys also achieved a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 86.8 out of 100, ranking #80 within the Global 500 2026, an improvement of 16 places over the 2025 ranking.

“Infosys’ recognition as one of the top 3 IT services brand globally is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the enduring strength of brand Infosys,” said Sumit Virmani, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys. “Our commitment to amplifying human potential through transformative enterprise AI solutions, combined with our focus on AI value discovery and value realization at scale, continues to set us apart. This accolade underscores the power of brand Infosys in driving innovation, fostering trust, and delivering sustainable value to businesses worldwide.”

Infosys’ global leadership position reinforces its role as a leading partner for businesses worldwide looking to energize their AI journeys. This leadership is further bolstered by Infosys Topaz™, its generative and agentic AI-powered suite, Infosys Cobalt™, the industry’s first comprehensive cloud services brand, and Infosys Aster™, its AI-amplified marketing suite.

David Haigh, CEO and Chairman at Brand Finance, commented, “Infosys has shown exceptional growth, ranked once again as the world’s third most valuable IT services brand, with a brand value of USD16.4 billion, and named the fastest growing IT Services brand over the past 6 years with a brand value CAGR of 15%. Infosys continues to experience strong demand across its AI, cloud, and digital transformation services. Its AAA brand strength rating reflects a consistently powerful global brand, reinforced by ongoing expansion into key markets that continues to deepen client engagement and strengthen brand equity.”

Infosys’ sustained brand leadership is a testament to its ability to seamlessly blend purpose with performance. As one of the world’s most valuable IT services brands, Infosys continues to amplify its global presence through strategic investments in innovation, partnerships, and community impact. Its strong collaborations, such as a decade-long partnership with ATP and brand ambassadorship programs with international tennis icons Rafael Nadal and Iga Świątek, have further strengthened Infosys’ brand equity and global recognition.

Recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Infosys exemplifies trust, excellence, and forward-thinking leadership. Guided by its ESG Vision 2030, Infosys has not only achieved carbon neutrality for six consecutive years but also empowered millions through digital skilling and TechForGood initiatives. These efforts, combined with its focus on delivering transformative solutions and fostering inclusivity, have solidified Infosys as a brand that drives meaningful change while creating sustainable value for businesses and communities worldwide.

About Brand Finance

Brand Finance is the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. Bridging the gap between marketing and finance, Brand Finance evaluates the strength of brands and quantifies their financial value to help organisations make strategic decisions.

Headquartered in London, Brand Finance operates in over 25 countries. Every year, Brand Finance conducts more than 6,000 brand valuations, supported by original market research, and publishes over 100 reports which rank brands across all sectors and countries.

Brand Finance also operates the Global Brand Equity Monitor, conducting original market research annually on over 6,000 brands, surveying more than 150,000 respondents across 41 countries and 31 industry sectors. By combining perceptual data from the Global Brand Equity Monitor with data from its valuation database – the largest brand value database in the world – Brand Finance equips ambitious brand leaders with the data, analytics, and the strategic guidance they need to enhance brand and business value.

In addition to calculating brand value, Brand Finance also determines the relative strength of brands through a balanced scorecard of metrics, compliant with ISO 20671.

Brand Finance is a regulated accountancy firm and a committed leader in the standardisation of the brand valuation industry. Brand Finance was the first to be certified by independent auditors as compliant with both ISO 10668 and ISO 20671 and has received the official endorsement of the Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) in the United States.

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 330,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses, and communities. We enable clients in 63 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 artificial intelligence (“AI”), 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, 2025. 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.

Fushi Tech and Commonwealth Concepts Singapore Partner to Launch Integrated One-Stop Digital Platform for F&B Excellence

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fushi Tech, a global provider of integrated AI & digital solutions for merchants, today announced a strategic partnership with Commonwealth Concepts, Singapore’s renowned food and lifestyle group. Through its Fynix suite of F&B solutions, Fushi Tech will replace Commonwealth’s multiple vendor systems with a single unified platform covering mobile ordering, payments, point-of-sale (POS), and customer management (CRM).

One Platform. Four Critical Systems. Zero Fragmentation.
Traditional F&B operators typically manage 3-5 separate vendor relationships for their digital infrastructure, with one for mobile apps, another for payments, a third for POS systems, and yet another for customer data. Each system operates in isolation, creating data silos, integration headaches, and operational complexity.

Fushi Tech’s approach is fundamentally different. Through its Fynix-branded suite, the company delivers what Commonwealth Concepts needed – a truly integrated one-stop solution where every component is purpose-built to work together.

  • FYNIX Mobile App – Android & iOS ordering and digital wallet
  • MAKQR POS – Front-end point of sale management
  • Yeahpay – Integrated payment processing and settlement
  • Ascentis CRM – AI-powered customer data and loyalty platform

“The one-stop advantage isn’t just convenience,” said Johnson Tan, Vice President of Fushi Tech. “When all your systems work together from the start, you can understand your customers better, see your full business picture in real time, and create seamless experiences whether customers are using your app or ordering in-store.”

Complete Digital Transformation for Singapore Market
The partnership represents a full digital upgrade for Commonwealth Concepts, whose portfolio includes 16 established brands such as PastaMania, The Marmalade Pantry, and Bedrock Bar & Grill. The initiative includes the following:

  • Redesigning the existing TriplePlus rewards program for better scalability
  • Rolling out across customer, corporate, and staff membership programs
  • Personalizing offers and promotions based on customer preferences
  • Managing campaigns including exclusive discounts, rebates, and special gifts

Johnson Tan added: “We’re honoured to partner with Commonwealth Concepts, a company that understands digital transformation isn’t about buying more technology, it’s about making everything work together. Our platform shows that you don’t have to choose between having lots of features and having them work seamlessly. You can have both.”

The Future of F&B Technology: Integration Over Fragmentation
This partnership shows how the F&B industry’s approach to digital transformation is evolving. Early adopters focused on adding digital features one at a time, such as online ordering or loyalty programs. Now, industry leaders like Commonwealth Concepts are looking for platforms where everything connects, data flows seamlessly between systems, and customers get a consistent experience everywhere.

Fushi Tech’s one-stop approach represents this shift. It’s a platform where ordering, payments, operations, and customer relationships work together as one integrated system rather than separate tools that need complex workarounds to communicate.

About Commonwealth Concepts
Commonwealth Concepts is a Singapore-based food and lifestyle group focused on building distinctive, well-crafted brands across dining, bakery, and gourmet retail. Known for its attention to quality, consistency, and guest experience, the group operates across multiple formats and continues to thoughtfully expand its presence in Singapore and the region.

About Fushi Tech
Fushi Tech is a global provider of integrated digital solutions for merchants, currently serving clients across Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and Australia. The company specializes in providing unified platforms that bring together ordering, payments, customer management, and AI-powered solution to help businesses operate more efficiently.

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