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Paradox welcomes the return of international travel with Canadian-born Hospitality concept for boutique-lifestyle hotel & resort properties located around the world

Kuala Lumpur, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TA Global Berhad today announced the launch of its highly anticipated Paradox collection of hotels and resorts. Paradox is a Canadian-born boutique hospitality brand inspired by the tastes and desires of the new generation of travellers. The Paradox brand is set to stand out of the traditional hospitality norms through a series of quirky, cultured and highly experiential offerings, capturing the true spirit of each city where a Paradox hotel is located.

“The hospitality sector is currently going through a key moment of transformation as technology, and social media are quickly changing the way we travel and interact with others. We recognized a shift was occurring in how people engage with each other and also with the built environment. The height of the COVID-19 pandemic was the global catalyst for a resurgence of interest in authentic human connection and a greater expectation of personalised hospitality. As an industry leader, it was an opportune moment to realign and reinvent our business proposition to meet and adapt the current needs and desires of the market,” says Joo Kim Tiah, CEO of TA Global.

He continues, “Paradox Hotel Group was born out of an extensive study of this evolution. We have always wanted to consolidate our hotels, and the time to embark on this meaningful journey is right now. Our global teams possess decades of experience and an established network of industry partners, having developed and operated numerous high-profile hotels across the world. Passionate about what we do, our team has a strong understanding of every aspect of hospitality business, from concept development to operations. We strongly believe that a distinct identity rooted in local culture is crucial for a successful hotel group. We strive to be at the vanguard of curating inspiring and exceptional experiences for our travellers, so it was imperative to not only come out with our own distinct brand, but also create something that would exceed expectations by challenging the industry status quo.”

The unique concept of Paradox will make its debut in Vancouver, Canada, with its flagship hotel, Paradox Hotel Vancouver, set to open its doors in April 2022. The brand will also be introduced in Southeast Asia, with Paradox Resort & Residences Phuket which opened in January 2022, and Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay in April 2022. Also joining the Paradox portfolio are independently branded properties Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel and Aava Hotel in Whistler. With five hotels and resorts located in distinct destinations around the world, Paradox Hotel Group provides an exciting journey of brand discovery for its international guests.

“This transition to one cohesive brand positioning will not compromise the unique heritage and distinctive personalities of each Paradox hotel, most of which have already gained global recognitions from the hospitality and travel industry. We are confident that the diversity of our Paradox hotel, resort and lifestyle-hospitality offerings will serve as an immersive gateway to culturally enriching destinations worldwide; truly exemplifying the strength and momentum behind our ambition to be recognised among the top boutique hotel brands in the coming years,” added Tiah.

As the first international hotel group to emerge from Vancouver, all Paradox destinations will proudly channel the true spirit of Canadian hospitality –manifested through thoughtful design, best-in-class facilities and guest services, and bespoke dining and gathering concepts. Curated to highlight the different characteristics of each respective location, the multifaceted experience will differ from one destination to another; celebrating the individuality and vibrant perspective each city offers.

The curious and adventurous guests seeking culture, history, shopping, and culinary rendezvous will always find a like-minded travel companion, a welcoming home away from home, and a sophisticated playground at Paradox, no matter where they are.

Sharing the brand inspiration behind Paradox, Head of Brand Experience, Lorraine Simonds depicts Paradox as playfully refined and curiously unconventional. “The name Paradox aptly embodies the duality of this new genre of lifestyle-oriented hotels we are creating – they are tasteful and well-designed while remaining approachable, witty and clever.

More importantly, Paradox holds the foundational belief in placing authentic human-to-human relationships first. We strive to demonstrate how selfless, thoughtful and everyday acts of grace can inspire, elevate and add a touch of delightfully unexpected whimsy to everyday moments, and touch the lives of everyone we meet,” she explained.

Tapping into its 20-year experience as a global hotelier and developer of some of the most exclusive properties across North America, Australia and Southeast Asia, TAG has plans to steadily expand Paradox’s international presence in the next decade, launching new boutique lifestyle hotels and resorts in taste-making destinations around the globe.

About TA Global Berhad

TA Group of Companies proudly boasts over 30 years of excellence with an astounding track record in the financial and property market in Malaysia. The reputation has set the foundation for success for its property arm, TA Global Berhad which was incorporated in 2008. TA Global Berhad, a leading property developer in Malaysia, is involved in a diversified range of property services which includes property development, property management, property investment, trading and hospitality operations. The company has made significant strides in establishing itself as a niche luxury lifestyle property developer with its successful launches of niche premium residential properties. The Group also boasts an extensive global hotel portfolio spanning five countries on three continents in Australia, Singapore, Thailand, China and Canada. Over the years, the company continued to expand their business, gaining a truly outstanding reputation as a leading property developer recognized locally and internationally. For more information about TA Global, please visit http://taglobal.com.my/

About Paradox Hotel Group

Paradox Hotel Group is an innovative hospitality brand and award-winning hotel collective that develops, operates, and markets exceptional boutique lifestyle hotels & resorts across the world. All Paradox hotels proudly showcase Canadian hospitality, manifested through thoughtful design, best-in-class facilities and guest services, and bespoke dining and gathering concepts. Each location features multifaceted experiences that differ from the others, celebrating individuality and vibrant perspectives. Paradox Hotel Vancouver is the first Paradox-branded hotel in Canada under the Paradox Hotel Group umbrella, including Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel and Aava Hotel in Whistler, and global locations Paradox Resort & Residences in Karon Beach Phuket, and Paradox Hotel Merchant Court at Clarke Quay in Singapore. For more information, please visit www.paradoxhotels.com

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• Paradox Hotel Vancouver
• Paradox Resort Phuket

Janice Wong
TA Global Berhad
janicewong@ta.com.my

NEW YORK, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helbiz Inc. (NASDAQ: HLBZ), a global leader in micro-mobility and the first in its industry to be publicly listed on the Nasdaq, today announced an agreement between Helbiz Media, the company’s media arm and streaming entertainment service, and Major League Baseball (MLB), the North American professional baseball league, to acquire the OTT rights to stream the next three MLB seasons on the Helbiz Live platform in Italy.

Join executives from EDP, ING Wholesale Banking and HydrogenOne Capital as new event looks at the fundamental drivers shaping the future of the hydrogen economy

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Low-carbon hydrogen will play a fundamental role in transforming the energy, transportation and heavy industries sectors to achieve a net-zero economy. However, the pace at which low-carbon hydrogen production will become commercially viable varies greatly depending on technology.

As energy majors, power and natural gas utilities, financiers, technology providers, hydrogen distribution and storage operators and regulators define the path towards low-carbon hydrogen’s commercial scalability, Wood Mackenzie will gather industry leaders at its inaugural Low-Carbon Hydrogen Conference on April 27-28.

The hybrid in-person and virtual conference brings together CEOs, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, thought leaders and regulators to discuss how to scale up global low-carbon hydrogen production and chart the path for low-carbon hydrogen markets.

As well as exclusive presentations from Wood Mackenzie experts and a top-tier speaker line-up, including representatives from EDP, ING Wholesale Banking and HydrogenOne Capital, the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Conference provides the opportunity to connect with leading power and natural gas utilities, energy regulators and electrolyser and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology innovators.

Each day will include a breakout session enabling delegates to connect directly with other attendees, Wood Mackenzie analysts and exhibitors.

Key themes on the agenda include:

• Where Is Low-Carbon Hydrogen Today and What Can We Expect Over the Next Five Years?
• Low-Carbon Hydrogen as a Foundational Piece in Decarbonisation
• Towards Gigawatt Scale – Outlining Key Electrolyser Tech Innovations, Enhanced Production Capabilities and the Pace of Technology Cost Declines to Understand Green Hydrogen’s Economics and Scalability Potential
• When Does Blue Hydrogen Make Sense and Why? Unpacking the Key Technology, Policy and Demand Drivers for CCS Clusters
• Financing the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Economy, One Project at a Time
• The Role of Green Hydrogen as a Balancing Mechanism in Power
• How Hydrogen Will Impact the Transition Towards Net-Zero Vehicles
• The Fastest Route to Net-Zero Hydrogen

The Low-Carbon Hydrogen Conference will hear from leading experts from across the industry including:

• André Pina, Associate Director, Hydrogen Strategy, EDP
• Benjamin Colegrave, Director, Corporate Finance – Energy, ING Wholesale Banking
• Sundus Cordelia Ramli, Chief Commercial Officer, Haldor Topsoe
• Richard Hulf, Managing Partner HydrogenOne Capital
• Ed Craddock, Director Natural Resources, MUFG

To reserve your place at Wood Mackenzie’s inaugural Low-Carbon Hydrogen Conference, or for further information, please click on this link.

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Four-way distribution partnership provides quality, consistent rasH2 supply to India and China, better serving global customers

RENSSELAER, N.Y., March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in providing drug discovery animal model solutions, has appointed Nomura Siam International Co., Ltd. (NSI) and Nomura Jimusho. Inc. (NJI) as sales agents and distributors of the rasH2 Mouse Carcinogenicity Test System in India and China, respectively. These distribution arrangements greatly improve rasH2 access for the burgeoning pharmaceutical industry in the Asia-Pacific region.

The rasH2 transgenic mouse model is the only short-term (6-month) carcinogenicity test system that is both accepted by global regulatory authorities and readily available in commercial production. Invented by the Central Institute for Experimental Animals (CIEA), the rasH2 model is widely used as an alternative to the 2-year carcinogenicity bioassay, providing a faster, more accurate test system that better aligns with Russell & Burch’s 3R tenets. Taconic and CLEA Japan, Inc (CLEA) have provided validated and consistent rasH2 mice for use in North America, Europe, and Asia since 2006, though access in India and China has been limited. As drug discovery and development activity increases in India and China, access to a carcinogenicity assay that is accepted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA), as well as local authorities, is vital.

Under the new agreement, NSI serves as sales agent and distributor for India and NJI as sales agent and distributor for China. These distributors and sales agents greatly simplify the transaction process for users located in these countries. NSI and NJI will leverage CLEA and Taconic production colonies in Japan, Denmark, and the US to meet customer demand, facilitating investigator access. Taconic, CLEA, and CIEA closely monitor these colonies and perform regular functional studies using positive control compounds to assure performance critical for drug safety assessment. The arrangement also allows CLEA and Taconic to align production to meet global demand through improved visibility into rasH2 global use and needs.

“The rasH2 model has delivered on the promise of transgenic technology by demonstrating exceptional value in carcinogenicity assessment of new drugs, and the worldwide adoption of this system is a testament to its advantages in terms of speed, specificity, and total cost,” said Dr. Michael Seiler, vice president commercial products at Taconic.

“This historic collaboration ensures customers in every country have full access to the rasH2 carcinogenicity test system,” said Ryuta Nomura, CIEA chairman of the board and CEO. “This partnership will significantly increase the likelihood that all customers globally receive rasH2 as requested with minimal delay, enabling studies to be performed sooner and ultimately helping to get new life-saving medications on the market faster.”

To learn more about the rasH2 model, please call 1-888-TACONIC (888-822-6642) in the US, +45 70 23 04 05 in Europe, or email info@taconic.com.

About Taconic Biosciences, Inc.

Taconic Biosciences is a fully-licensed, global leader in genetically engineered rodent models and services. Founded in 1952, Taconic provides the best animal solutions so that customers can acquire, custom-generate, breed, precondition, test, and distribute valuable research models worldwide. Specialists in genetically engineered mouse and rat models, microbiome, immuno-oncology mouse models, and integrated model design and breeding services, Taconic operates service laboratories and breeding facilities in the US and Europe, maintains distributor relationships in Asia, and has global shipping capabilities to provide animal models almost anywhere in the world.

About CIEA:

Central Institute for Experimental Animals is a private and independent non-profit institute, founded in 1952 with the aim of contributing to medical care and medical science based on animal experiments.

About CLEA:

CLEA Japan Inc. was founded in 1965 as a total system supplier of laboratory animals, their diet and equipment, to support bioscience research and development with a vision of health, welfare, and environment for humans.

CLEA operates four breeding facilities in Japan, a joint venture facility in Thailand, and Technical Service Center near Mt. Fuji in Japan.

About Nomura Siam International Co. Ltd. (NSI):

Nomura Siam International Co. Ltd., based in Bangkok, Thailand, was jointly established in 2012 by CLEA Japan, Inc. and Nomura Jimusho, Inc. to provide a one-stop service for the laboratory animal field. As a one-stop service supplier, NSI not only sells laboratory animals but also handles a wide range of related products, including equipment for rearing animals and experiments, feeds, and bedding, as well as provides consulting services for preclinical research and designing facilities for laboratory animals.

About Nomura Jimusho. Inc. (NJI):

Established in 1933 for petroleum-related businesses and diversified the activities to deal in products with unique and distinct characteristics in fields such as oil-refining catalysts, special materials, plastic containers, specialty chemicals, and life sciences. In the life sciences field, NJI/NSI have been supplying laboratory animals and various laboratory animal equipment for over a decade to overseas market, such as China, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and recently India in the partnership with Taconic Biosciences, Inc.

Media Contact:

Aidan Bouchelle
Associate Director, Marketing Operations
518-949-7598
Aidan.Bouchelle@taconic.com

NEW YORK, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAI Global President and CEO Jay Olshonsky, FRICS, CCIM, SIOR announced the release of a Global Market Trends & 2022 Forecast Report covering its four core geographic markets. Those markets are comprised of The Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Mid-East & North Africa (MENA).

NAI Global is an international commercial real estate services firm that provides advisory, brokerage and property management in over 300 markets worldwide. Here are some of the highlights from each region.

AMERICAS

• Restaurants are recovering now, but we are also seeing new concepts wanting to enter the NYC market because rents have come down from their height. There are brands and companies who were priced out now seeing opportunities to enter the market.
• In New York City, tenants are coming back and signing new leases, but they require flexibility on terms, renewal options, sometimes termination options.
• Companies are trying to figure out how to handle future growth, while confronting the hybrid work scenario. So they require flexibility too.
• Demand for industrial development and existing industrial properties is the hottest sector in Canadian commercial real estate (CRE).
• Medical REITs were among the most active buyers in 2021, looking for product and paying big numbers. Construction costs also increased in 2021. Both of these trends are expected to hold steady in 2022.
• Multifamily transaction volume exceeded $200 billion in 2021 and is expected to exceed that in 2022.
• Despite the pandemic and rising fuel costs, Mexico was almost perfectly positioned for a record spike in demand for industrial real estate.

EUROPE

• The Eurozone experienced 5% GDP growth rate in 2021 and is expected to be 4.3% in 2022 and 2.5% in 2023. The war in Ukraine, however, is likely to impact these forecasts negatively.
• The implications and applications of “Brexit” continue to be an evolving matter, but the economy of the United Kingdom is resilient, and the Organisation for Economic and Cooperative Development (OECD) expects it to hit its pre-COVID levels by early 2022, with a moderate growth expectation of 4.7% predicted in 2022.
• In the U.K., the boom in the life sciences sector is quickly becoming an established trend.
• Demand for office space in Munich and Berlin is greater than in other metropolitan cities in Europe.

ASIA PACIFIC

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) revised its economic growth outlook for developing Asian countries, with expectations dipping slightly to 7.0% (GDP) for the final 2021 figure, and 5.3% in 2022.
• In East Asia 5% GDP is forecast, drawing from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) (the region’s largest economy) which is now forecasting 5.3% growth in 2022.
• Morgan Stanley Australia upgraded their 2022 GDP forecast to 4.9% in 2022. The OECD reports New Zealand GDP closed out 2021 at 4.7%, but expects it to slow to 3.9% in 2022.
• South Korea showed clear signs of rapid recovery in 2021 with the economy expanding 4% year-on-year and expected to be about the same in 2022.
• The main challenge in South Korea was the decrease in both CRE supply and transactions overall. However, the decrease in commercial real estate activity was not as rapid as that seen in residential, and it seems ready to bounce back in 2022.

MID-EAST & NORTH AFRICA (MENA)

• In 2019, NAI Global entered the Middle East with new offices in Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Dubai (UAE). Despite the complications of the Covid-19 pandemic, the region has enjoyed early successes and landed major clients.
• Last year economic growth for MENA countries was to 4.1% (GDP), and the outlook for 2022 shifted to 4.1%, up from an estimate of 3.7% made in April 2021.
• New regulations have been passed allowing international investors to operate without a local partner. Many internationals are arriving with needs for retail, offices, and logistics spaces – the full offering for commercial real estate.
• Saudi Arabia is building a car-less, zero-carbon smart city known as The Line as part of Neom, the futuristic economic zone and city set in the country’s northwest on the coasts of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba….and is expected to add $48 billion a year to the Kingdom’s GDP by 2030.

To view the entire report and forecast, click here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gg2g61t4rfur6uz/NAI%20E-BOOK%202022_FINAL_1.pdf?dl=0

For more information on NAI Global visit www.naiglobal.com/

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PHOENIX, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (“WillScot Mobile Mini” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), the North American leader in modular space and portable storage solutions, today announced that it acquired a portfolio of blast resistant modules and related assets from Satellite Structures, Inc. The transaction was funded with cash on hand and borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit agreement.

Brad Soultz, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “As the leader in modular space and storage solutions, I am excited to build upon our industry leading safety culture and technical expertise to expand our offering of blast resistant modules, making WillScot Mobile Mini a provider of choice in this segment of the modular market. This transaction creates new opportunities to grow our offering with existing customers in the industrial, petrochemical, manufacturing, defense and other verticals that demand the highest standards for safety, service, reliability, and turnkey solutions, all of which WillScot Mobile Mini is uniquely positioned to deliver. Across all of our verticals, we bring the most sophisticated capabilities to the most demanding customers. We will continue to extend those capabilities through our acquisition strategy and the development of our ‘Ready to Work’ value proposition, as well as the application of technology and other commercial and organizational best practices.”

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About WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “WSC.” Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the Company is a leading business services provider specializing in innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions. WillScot Mobile Mini services diverse end markets across all sectors of the economy from a network of over 275 branch locations and additional drop lots throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

Contact Information

Investor Inquiries:

Nick Girardi

nick.girardi@willscotmobilemini.com

Media Inquiries:

Scott Junk

scott.junk@willscotmobilemini.com

Global Beauty Giant Selects FreedomPay for Next Level Commerce Solutions

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FreedomPay, the world’s leading commerce platform, announces partnership with Sephora USA, Inc. the leading prestige beauty omni-retailer, to integrate FreedomPay’s data-driven commerce technology platform in Sephora’s 500 plus stores across the Americas.

“FreedomPay is proud to announce the agreement with Sephora, to provide a world class experience to its millions of customers across the Americas,” said Chris Kronenthal, President at FreedomPay. “Our suite of touchless commerce and data solutions will enable Sephora to provide customers a fast, frictionless, and innovative consumer experience.”

The partnership allows for a safe and secure next-level Mobile POS consumer experience for shoppers with FreedomPay. The new touchless capable payment system enables Sephora clients to have complete control over their checkout experience, giving consumers the option to pay via contactless payment methods and digital wallets all on their own device, including Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.

“Now more than ever, it is critical for us at Sephora to be able to adapt to the quickly changing retail environment and that’s especially important at the point of sale,” said Sree Sreedhararaj, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Sephora. “Our clients desire a seamless experience in every step of the shopping journey, and our partnership with FreedomPay allows us to maximize efficiencies and capabilities at checkout.”

About FreedomPay

FreedomPay’s Next Level Commerce™ platform transforms existing payment systems and processes from legacy to leading edge. As the premier choice for many of the largest companies across the globe in retail, hospitality, lodging, gaming, sports and entertainment, foodservice, education, healthcare and financial services, FreedomPay’s technology has been purposely built to deliver rock solid performance in the highly complex environment of global commerce. The company maintains a world-class security environment and was first to earn the coveted validation by the PCI Security Standards Council against Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE/EMV) standard in North America. FreedomPay’s robust solutions across payments, security, identity, and data analytics are available in-store, online and on-mobile and are supported by rapid API adoption. The award winning FreedomPay Commerce Platform operates on a single, unified technology stack across multiple continents allowing enterprises to deliver an innovative Next Level experience on a global scale. www.freedompay.com

About Sephora Americas

Since its debut in North America more than 20 years ago, Sephora has been a leader in prestige omni-retail with the mission of creating an inviting beauty shopping experience and inspiring fearlessness in our community. With the goal of delivering unbiased shopping support and a personalized experience, Sephora invites clients to discover thousands of products from more than 340 carefully curated brands, explore online and through our mobile app, enjoy services at the Beauty Studio and engage with expertly trained Beauty Advisors in more than 500 stores across the Americas. And with its new long-term retail strategic partnership, clients can now shop Sephora at Kohl’s, a fully immersive, premium beauty destination, with 200 locations in 2021, and at least 850 locations by 2023. Clients can access the free-to-join Beauty Insider program and digital community, which together enhance the experience of Sephora’s passionate clients.

Sephora has been an industry-leading champion of diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment, guided by our longstanding company values. In 2019, Sephora announced a new tagline and manifesto, “We Belong to Something Beautiful,” to reinforce its dedication to fostering belonging amongst all clients and employees and to publicly strive for a more inclusive vision for retail in the Americas. Sephora continues to give back to our communities and advance inclusion in our industry through its social impact and equity programming, called the Sephora D&I Heart Journey.

For more information, visit: https://www.sephora.com/about-us and @Sephora on social media. For media inquiries, please visit our Sephora newsroom or email ExternalComms@sephora.com

Jennifer Tayebi
Hill+Knowlton Strategies for FreedomPay
(734) 395-0780
jennifer.tayebi@hkstrategies.com