SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TWOPAGES Curtains, a provider of high-quality, stylish custom window treatments, has revealed the six standout finalists of the TWOPAGES X Design Contest 2025, highlighting the power of co-creation in shaping the future of home aesthetics. These designs, now entering the co-development phase with the brand, reflect not only artistic vision but also the value of collaboration between emerging talent and global platforms.

The selected works span cultures, eras, and inspirations, each one demonstrating a unique approach to pattern design.

Sabrina Ramkhelawan‘s submission drew inspiration from Southern California’s multicultural landscape, blending historical traditions with contemporary living. Judges noted that her take on block printing had broad appeal and carried a distinctive freshness.

Rebecca Hughes contributed the Heritage Edit, a nostalgic collection that drew inspiration from vintage craftsmanship and the quiet charm of hand-touched artistry.

Leah Nicole Designs‘ entry was a celebration of the natural world, incorporating motifs of bees, hydrangeas, daisies, and intricate leaves. The detail and vibrancy of her work underscored the design’s role in honoring everyday beauty.

Kim Morrow drew attention with Western Plaid and Prairie Echo. The first reimagines a familiar motif through tonal layering and subtle woven effects, while the latter reflects the growing appetite for freeform design. Jurors praised her plaids as among the strongest in the competition, while also noting the importance of cultural sensitivity in motif selection. The color palette, described as rich and distinctly Modern Americana, further distinguished her submission.

Kate Frost‘s Dragonflies & Water Lilies captured the shimmering ephemerality of a summer river walk through delicate block printing, paying homage to nature’s fleeting beauty.

Jyll Mackie presented a modern interpretation of Indian block prints, weaving stripes into an earthy, organic palette. Her work stood out for its ability to balance tradition with contemporary sensibility.

A Global Contest Turning Creativity into Market-ready Designs

The TWOPAGES X Design Contest 2025 itself was conceived as part of TWOPAGES’s 10th anniversary, underscoring the company’s long-standing commitment to quality and innovation while embracing a more collaborative model. Open to all and free to enter, the competition respected the rights of its creators while offering them the opportunity to see their designs transition from concept to production.

The judging panel brought credibility and expertise to the process.

Among the 2025 jurors were Bonnie Christine, an internationally recognized surface pattern designer and educator, and Hema Persad, founder of Sagrada Studio and a celebrity interior designer known for weaving cultural influences into modern interiors. Each entry was reviewed through a weighted system that balanced innovation, market potential, and production feasibility.

Beyond monetary recognition, finalists will gain exposure through TWOPAGES’s extensive platforms, including features across digital channels and international press. The six winning designs, along with a Public Favorite, will transition into market-ready products, delivering not only creative visibility but also tangible commercial outcomes for their creators.

“For TWOPAGES, the contest demonstrates the value of cross-border creativity and the possibilities of co-design as a development model,” said Ray Chen, Founder of TWOPAGES. By integrating designers into the process, the brand highlights an evolving ecosystem where diverse talent and commercial platforms converge.

Looking ahead, the contest’s journey continues with an offline celebration scheduled for late October. The event will bring together designers, media, and industry partners, offering a glimpse into prototypes and mood boards that preview what lies ahead. Later in the year, the co-design collection born from this contest will be officially launched for the fall and winter season, marking both a commercial milestone and a symbolic start to TWOPAGES’s next decade.

About TWOPAGES Curtains

Founded in 2015 with a mission to revolutionize the window treatment industry, TWOPAGES Curtains has become a leader in providing high-quality, customizable solutions that simplify the shopping experience. With a focus on transparency, innovation, and customer satisfaction, TWOPAGES continues to set the standard for excellence in the industry.

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Strategic collaboration will streamline onboarding for financial institutions and strengthen access to Mastercard Move, Mastercard’s portfolio of money movement capabilities

BENGALURU, India, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next generation digital services and consulting, announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to offer financial institutions enhanced access to Mastercard Move, its portfolio of money movement capabilities.

The solution’s seamless integration with Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys, will play a key role in creating an efficient pathway for financial institutions to access Mastercard Move’s cross-border capabilities in a fraction of the typical implementation time and without the intensive resourcing traditionally needed for integration projects.

Mastercard Move provides direct disbursers, banks, non-bank financial institutions and their customers with fast, secure money transfer solutions, both domestically and internationally. The portfolio of solutions reaches more than 200 countries and 150+ currencies, with access to more than 95 percent of the world’s banked population.

Pratik Khowala, EVP and Global Head of Transfer Solutions, Mastercard, said, “Through Mastercard Move’s cutting-edge solutions, we empower individuals and organizations to move money quickly and securely across borders. The strategic collaboration with Infosys provides financial institutions with easy access to these capabilities, enabling them to facilitate fast, secure and reliable cross-border payments for their customers while enhancing control of risk, operations, costs and liquidity for themselves. Together with Infosys, we’re helping financial institutions deliver the seamless digital payments experiences today’s customers expect.”

Anouska Ladds, Executive Vice President, Commercial & New Payment Flows, Asia Pacific, Mastercard, said, “Global remittances continue to grow, driven by migration, digitalization and economic development – especially across Asia, which accounted for nearly half of global inflows in 2024. To meet this demand, Mastercard invests in smart money movement solutions within Mastercard Move while expanding our network of collaborators, such as Infosys, to bring the benefits to a more diverse set of users. We are committed to identifying innovative ways to increase access and truly scale the reach of remittance services and our broader portfolio of commercial payments solutions.”

Dennis Gada, EVP and Global Head of Banking and Financial Services, Infosys, said, “Financial institutions are prioritizing advancements in digital payment systems. The frequency of daily transactions makes it a primary touchpoint with customers — and the key to building long-term loyalty. Consumers gravitate toward institutions that offer fast, secure and seamless transaction experiences. Our collaboration with Mastercard to enable near real-time, cross-border payments is designed to significantly improve the financial experiences of everyday customers.”

Sajit Vijayakumar, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys Finacle, said, “At Infosys Finacle, we are committed to inspiring better banking by helping customers save, pay, borrow and invest better. This engagement with Mastercard Move brings together the agility of our composable banking platform with Mastercard’s unmatched global money movement capabilities – empowering banks to deliver fast and secure cross-border experiences for every customer segment.”

About Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

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About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 320,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses, and communities. We enable clients in 59 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.

About Infosys Finacle

Finacle is an industry leader in digital banking solutions. We are a unit of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned product subsidiary of Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY). We partner with emerging and established financial institutions to help inspire better banking. Our cloud-native solution suite and SaaS services help banks engage, innovate, operate, and transform better to scale digital transformation with confidence. Finacle solutions address the core banking, lending, digital engagement, payments, cash management, wealth management, treasury, analytics, AI, and blockchain requirements of financial institutions. Today, banks in over 100 countries rely on Finacle to help more than a billion people and millions of businesses to save, pay, borrow, and invest better. For more information, visit www.finacle.com.

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DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has officially included Mantle ($MNT) tokens for OTC (over-the-counter) trading on the exchange. The move enables users to trade MNT in bulk and access better rates.

MNT is the native token of the Mantle Network, an innovative L2 scaling solution built on top of Ethereum. Mantle leverages Optimistic Rollup technology to securely log transactions off-chain before settling them on-chain, offering lower transaction fees and higher throughput compared to Ethereum.

Boosted by the recent ETH rally and expanded utilities including Bybit integration, MNT has demonstrated significant growth across multiple metrics. MNT price surged 56.9% from $0.872 on August 5 to a peak close price of $1.368 on August 16; as of August 27, MTN maintained its price level above $1.2, or a 38.1% increase compared to August 5.

Trading volumes across spot and derivatives also went from strength to strength, recording 54.46% rise in spot trading volume for the same period quarter-on-quarter, and 412.58% higher in derivatives trading volume. This brings the combined trading volume to over $20.5 billion in the cycle, up by 80.12%. The standout performance is testament to Bybit’s pivotal role in empowering the MNT ecosystem and driving adoption.

Trading with MNT on Bybit

MNT has arrived at Bybit OTC. With Bybit OTC trading, users can trade directly with their counterparty, lock in prices, and minimize exposure to order book slippage. The service provides certainty and instant execution without market impact. MNT can be traded with USDT, USDC, BTC, or ETH on Bybit.

Key Benefits

• Locked-in prices: Limiting exposure to order book slippage
• Competitive rates: Ideal for large trades
• Instant execution: Once confirmed, the swap is executed with no time loss
• Multiple tokens: Saving time to trade more
• Flexible range: Trade between 100,000 and 3,000,000 MNT

The OTC service supports high trading volume at optimum prices and speed, making it ideal for institutional investors and high-volume traders seeking efficient execution.

Bybit MNT OTC trading is now available. Terms and conditions apply: Bybit OTC Trading

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Newborn Town Inc., a leading global social entertainment company, released its interim results for the first half of 2025. Fueled by explosive growth in social networking and innovative businesses, alongside enhanced AI integration, the Group achieved impressive results in the first half, with total revenue increasing by 40.0% year-on-year and profit attributable to the owners of the Company surging by 117.8% year-on-year.

Regarding the performance of its business segments, the social networking segment remained the Group’s primary revenue driver. New products such as TopTop continued to perform strongly, while flagship products like MICO and YoHo maintained stable profit contributions. The innovative business saw a robust 70.5% year-on-year revenue growth, driven by quality games and social e‑commerce.

The MENA region, recognized as one of Newborn Town’s key markets, continued to unlock huge business potential for the first half. Its core social products achieved over 60% YoY growth in business scale during this period.

Robust Growth across Financial Metrics boosted by “Social + Innovation” Dual Engines

For the six months ended 30 June 2025, the Group achieved revenue from contracts with customers of RMB 3,181 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 40.0%. Gross profit reached RMB 1,775 million, up 55.6% year-on-year. Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the company was RMB 489 million, reflecting an impressive 117.8% year-on-year increase. Adjusted EBITDA totaled RMB 646 million, demonstrating a 44.0% year-on-year growth.  

The social networking business continued its steady expansion, generating revenue of RMB 2,834 million, up 37.0% year-on-year. In particular, the gaming-oriented social networking platform TopTop delivered exceptional results, with revenue growth exceeding 100%. Meanwhile, profits for TopTop grew by over 100% year-on-year.

Notably, TopTop’s monthly recharge amount has surpassed US$10 million for the first half, making it the company’s third product to reach this milestone. This achievement not only reflects Newborn Town’s strength in executing its core strategy of replication but also highlights the significant opportunity in cultivating a ‘bush-like’ product portfolio globally.

Revenue from the innovative business segment reached RMB 347 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 70.5%. The flagship games including Alice’s Dream: Merge Games entered a phase of long-term operation, steadily contributing to the company’s profit. Meanwhile, the social e-commerce platform, Heer Health, achieved profit growth of over 100% year-on-year, further consolidating its leading position in the HIV prevention and sexual health services sectors.

Rooted in the Middle East while Expanding Globally: MENA Market’s Business Scale Surges Over 60%

The MENA region continued to serve as a strategic market for Newborn Town and unlocked strong commercial potential in the first half of 2025. According to the announcement, the business scale from the Group’s core social networking products in the MENA region surged over 60% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, sustaining the strong growth momentum established in 2024.

This success underscores the Group’s long-term commitment to the MENA region and the effectiveness of its refined operational strategies, further reinforcing its leadership in local markets. With multiple flagship products leading their respective categories, the Group is steadily advancing toward its strategic goal of complete market penetration in the MENA region.

Newborn Town’s global business strategy continues to evolve, with its social networking business primarily focused on the MENA and SEA regions, while its quality games portfolio targets developed markets such as North America, Japan, and South Korea.

The first half of 2025 has been marked by both opportunities and challenges across global markets. In this context, Newborn Town’s steady growth highlights the foresight and resilience of its “bush-like” strategy, further demonstrating the company’s strong ability to achieve sustainable and organic growth.

Deeper AI Integration Fuels Sustainable Business Growth

In the first half of 2025, Newborn Town further integrated AI into its business operations, accelerating R&D efficiency, enhancing operational precision, and significantly improving the user experience of its social apps while optimizing the overall social ecosystem.

AI also played a vital role in strengthening the Group’s risk management system in its platforms, fostering a healthy social environment. This has a positive impact on strengthening user trust and satisfaction, improving new user acquisition, and enhancing overall user retention.

In addition to its AI integration efforts, Newborn Town has actively pursued the development of AI-powered products. In the first half of 2025, the company launched Aippy, an AI-driven no-code community that enables users to easily build websites, mini-games and other creative content, as well as interact with one another. Designed for users without programming backgrounds, Aippy is currently available on iOS.

Over the past years, Newborn Town has continued to upgrade its globalization strategy. Following the establishment of its regional headquarters in Riyadh in 2024, the Group officially opened its global headquarters in Hong Kong in June 2025.

Looking forward, by leveraging the pivotal role of its Hong Kong global headquarters, Newborn Town will collaborate closely with its global R&D and operation centers to scale its business and create positive emotional value to users worldwide.

CHENGDU, China, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On the evening of August 17, The World Games 2025 Chengdu (TWG 2025) concluded successfully at the Chengdu International Friendship Pavilion of the  International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu. Accompanied by a children’s choir performing “Auld Lang Syne”, the main flame—blending water and fire—was extinguished, and fireworks soared into the sky, letting the most unforgettable friendships shine in everyone’s hearts. Both on and off the field, Chengdu brought international friendship to life through vivid, heartfelt stories.

At TWG 2025, heroism was not measured by victory alone. Italian wheelchair fencer Visconti stood up from his wheelchair to complete the full course at the opening ceremony, earning a standing ovation from the audience. Even without winning a medal, Chinese spectators warmly applauded his courage. “The smiles and gazes of everyone here moved me; this is the greatest reward I’ve gained in Chengdu,” he said, visibly moved.

The warmth of friendship was everywhere. On August 9, Thai soft hockey player Alexandra Carlbom celebrated her 20th birthday after a match, moved as the entire audience sang “Happy Birthday” for her. “This is my first birthday in China. The surprise completely took me by surprise and made me so happy—I almost cried. It was all so wonderful,” she said.

Off the field, friendship extended throughout Chengdu’s streets and alleys. Pakistani journalist Shafique Muhammad, while visiting Luodai Ancient Town, lost his luggage key and was given a new lock by staff—a kindness so touching that he made a photo of the town his social media avatar to commemorate this. French reporter TOMASI Filippo received a handwritten French greeting card from staff, and over more than ten days of thoughtful support, the two forged a deep friendship.

The medals of TWG 2025 also conveyed friendship. Designed with the idea of “bringing friendship home,” each medal contained a detachable pin that athletes could give to someone special. International athletes marveled, saying, “This medal is truly amazing!”

From the fireworks of the “Tree of Friendship” to the shareable medals, from applause in the arenas to acts of kindness on the streets, TWG 2025 Chengdu elevated friendship beyond competition, creating bonds that connected the world and sending every participant home with the warmth of Chengdu.