The firm delivers functional, productivity-driven commercial spaces through thoughtful design, custom craftsmanship, and integrated solutions.

SINGAPORE, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yang’s Design Associates, recently recognised with the Singapore SME 500 Award for business excellence, is stepping forward with expert insights on how office design can enhance performance, reinforce brand identity, and support employee wellbeing. Known for its tailored approach to commercial interiors, the firm shares practical knowledge shaped by real project experience across corporate, retail, and professional environments.

“Design is no longer just about aesthetics—it’s about how people feel and function in a space,” said Ivan Yang, Co-Founder of Yang’s Design Associates. “Our work focuses on translating business objectives into spatial outcomes that promote productivity and leave lasting impressions.”

Yang’s Design Associates offers a complete suite of services including Pre-lease Consultation, Design & Build, Design Consultancy, and Reinstatement. The firm’s in-house capabilities—ranging from custom carpentry to M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) works—allow for tighter coordination, cost efficiencies, and consistent quality throughout every phase of a project.

From dynamic space planning to the use of multi-functional work zones, their recent projects demonstrate how design choices directly impact team collaboration, focus, and company culture. The firm’s integrated model and hands-on approach make it a preferred partner for businesses seeking smart, adaptable commercial spaces.

“Our goal is to help businesses shape environments that are not only functional, but also deeply reflective of their identity and culture,” added Sky Tay, Co-Founder of Yang’s Design Associates. “We take pride in being a partner that understands the practical and emotional aspects of workplace design.”

To explore more insights or initiate a consultation, visit yangsassociates.com

ABOUT YANG’S ASSOCIATES:

Founded in 2017, Yang’s Design Associates is a leading Singapore-based interior design firm specializing in commercial spaces. The company offers end-to-end services including Pre-lease consultation, Design & Build, Design Consultancy, and Reinstatement. With a reputation for blending creativity with construction expertise, Yang’s Design Associates delivers customized, functional, and aesthetically impactful solutions for corporate offices, retail outlets, and more. Backed by a collaborative approach and deep understanding of Singapore’s business landscape, the firm empowers clients to transform their environments into productive, brand-reflective spaces.

Visit https://yangsassociates.com/ for more information or to request a free, non-obligatory consultation.

Media Contact:

Name: Ivan Yang & Sky Tay

Email: enquiries@yangsassociates.com 

Organization: Yangs Design Associates Pte Ltd

Address: 159 Sin Ming Road #04-04a Amtech building

Phone: +65 9729 8103

Website: https://yangsassociates.com/

EzyRemit Scales Cross-Border Payments with Thunes to Empower Expatriate Communities Globally

SINGAPORE, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, announces a new collaboration with EzyRemit, one of the fastest-growing digital money transfer operators, to enable fast, secure and cost-effective cross-border payments to overseas communities worldwide.

EzyRemit has offices in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, the US and Vietnam, and provides cross-border payment services to over 150 countries worldwide. Through its direct integration into Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network, EzyRemit now offers customers access to real-time payouts to billions of mobile wallets, bank accounts, cards, and cash pickup locations in over 45 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Users can send money seamlessly across borders with the speed and transparency today’s digital customers expect, transforming the customer experience

The collaboration is especially impactful in high-volume outbound payment corridors such as Australia to the Philippines, where millions of expatriates and overseas workers regularly send money back home to support loved ones. In 2025, over US$183 million is expected to be sent from Australia to the Philippines through digital remittances, with the amount projected to grow by more than 8% each year until 2029.

With Thunes’ robust real-time payment infrastructure, EzyRemit is now better equipped to meet the needs of these communities, ensuring transfers are fast, simple and secure, with a strong springboard for further global expansion. Thunes’ Fortress Compliance Platform provides peace of mind over the security of transactions, and the Thunes’ SmartX Treasury System supports transparent and flexible FX management.

Andrew Stewart, Chief Revenue Officer at Thunes, said: “EzyRemit’s focus on providing seamless, real-time cross-border payments to empower overseas communities aligns perfectly with Thunes’ mission to enable the next billion end users to participate in the global economy. Together, we’re making international money movement faster, more transparent and more inclusive.”

Allan Nguyen, Co-founder of EzyRemit, added: “Our alliance with Thunes unlocks endless new opportunities for us and our customers. We’re now able to deliver seamless, real-time payments to more parts of the world than ever before. Our mission is to empower overseas communities with fast, secure, and affordable financial solutions, and the ability to leverage Thunes’ trusted Network helps us to make that a global reality.”

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About Thunes:

Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Atlanta, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai. For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/

About EzyRemit:

EzyRemit is one of the fastest-growing global fintech companies specializing in cross-border money transfers. Headquartered in Australia, EzyRemit operates in Japan, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, and Vietnam, and supports transfers to over 150 countries. Its platform connects users to a wide range of payout options including bank accounts, mobile wallets, cards, and cash pick-up points, offering secure, fast, and affordable remittance services for diaspora communities worldwide.

With a strong focus on innovation and financial inclusion, EzyRemit integrates with global networks to deliver real-time, transparent transactions. The company is rapidly expanding its international footprint, with strategic growth in key financial hubs such as Singapore and the United Kingdom, aiming to empower global citizens through seamless and trusted cross-border payment experiences. Visit: https://ezyremit.com

HONG KONG, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A Paradise Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”), a blank check company incorporated as a British Virgin Islands business company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles the holder to receive one-eighth (1/8) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination. The units are expected to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “APADU” beginning on July 30, 2025. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the symbols “APAD” and “APADR,” respectively.

Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC  is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to 3,000,000 additional units at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discount to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on July 31, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-287505) (the “Registration Statement”) relating to the securities to be sold in the initial public offering, as amended, was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 29, 2025. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from Cohen & Company Capital Markets, 3 Columbus Circle, 24th Floor, New York, New York 10019, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by email at capitalmarkets@cohencm.com. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed for free through the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About A Paradise Acquisition Corp. 

A Paradise Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. A Paradise Acquisition Corp. intends to focus on businesses in the leisure and entertainment sector.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s initial public offering and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Registration Statement and related preliminary prospectus filed in connection with the initial public offering with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

• EQT intends to make a USD 2.7 billion tender offer to privatize Fujitec, a leading Japanese manufacturer of elevators and escalators
• EQT is committed to supporting and expediting Fujitec’s next phase of growth by working closely with management to enhance operational capabilities, accelerate digitalization, and expand in key markets
• Fujitec represents a high-quality platform with strong engineering capabilities, reliable service operations, and a long-standing reputation for quality and safety.

TOKYO, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EQT announced today that BPEA Private Equity Fund IX (“EQT”) intends to make a USD 2.7 billion tender offer (“Tender Offer”) to privatize Fujitec Co., Ltd. (“Fujitec” or the “Company”; ticker symbol: TSE 6406), a leading Japanese manufacturer of elevators and escalators. This marks the largest sponsor-led take-private deal in Japan year-to-date and EQT’s largest buyout in Japan since establishing its Tokyo office in 2006.

Founded nearly 80 years ago and headquartered in Shiga, Japan, Fujitec is recognized for its innovative solutions in elevators, escalators, and moving walks. As the only independent, full-scope elevator and escalator original equipment manufacturer in Japan, Fujitec has established a strong presence with strong brand equity in 24 markets globally. 

Following the successful privatization of the company, EQT will own 85% of the Company with the Founding Family rolling over a 15% minority stake. EQT is committed to supporting and expediting Fujitec’s next phase of growth by working closely with management to enhance operational capabilities, accelerate digitalization, and expand in key markets – particularly in Japan, India, North America and Southeast Asia. EQT will also bring its industrial advisor network and active ownership model to help strengthen the Company’s position globally. Fujitec represents a high-quality platform with strong engineering capabilities, reliable service operations, and a long-standing reputation for quality and safety.

Takanobu Hara, Partner in the EQT Private Capital Asia advisory team, said: “Japan is home to some of the world’s most sophisticated manufacturing capabilities, and we see tremendous long-term potential in the market. With four transactions in the past two months – ranging from new partnerships to strategic exits – EQT’s recent momentum reflects both our growing presence and deep conviction in Japan. We are proud to partner with Fujitec and its team to build on its legacy of innovation and quality. Together, we aim to help future-proof the business by enhancing competitiveness, driving digital transformation, and accelerating global expansion – leveraging EQT’s sector expertise, strong track record of supporting industrial technology companies, and long history of working alongside management teams to drive sustainable growth.” 

With this transaction, BPEA Private Equity Fund IX is expected to be 5-10% percent invested (including closed and/or signed investments, announced public offers, if applicable, and less any expected syndication) based on target fund size and subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Please note that the commencement and consummation of the Tender Offer are subject to conditions.

The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, and may not be used or relied upon in connection with any offer or solicitation. Any offer or solicitation in respect of BPEA Private Equity Fund IX will be made only through a confidential private placement memorandum and related documents which will be furnished to qualified investors on a confidential basis in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The information contained herein is not for publication or distribution to persons in the United States of America. Any securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold without registration thereunder or pursuant to an available exemption therefrom. Any offering of securities to be made in the United States would have to be made by means of an offering document that would be obtainable from the issuer or its agents and would contain detailed information about the issuer of the securities and its management, as well as financial information. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration.

Regulations on Solicitation
This press release is intended to provide information relating to the Tender Offer to the public and has not been prepared for the purpose of soliciting an offer to sell shares. If shareholders wish to sell their shares, they should first read the Tender Offer Explanation Statement concerning the Tender Offer for information on the means by which they may tender their shares in the Tender Offer. This press release shall neither be, nor constitute a part of, an offer to sell or purchase, or solicitation to sell or purchase, any securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation to sell or purchase securities may not be permitted, and neither this press release (or a part of this press release) nor its distribution shall be interpreted to constitute the basis of any agreement in relation to the Tender Offer, and this press release may not be relied upon at the time of entering into any such agreement.

US Regulations
The Tender Offer shall be implemented in compliance with the procedures and information disclosure standards provided by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan, which procedures and standards are not necessarily identical to the procedures and information disclosure standards applied in the United States. Specifically, Section 13(e) or Section 14(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended; “Securities Exchange Act”) or the rules promulgated under such Sections do not apply to the Tender Offer, and the Tender Offer is not necessarily in compliance with the procedures and standards thereunder. Any financial information in this press release has been prepared based on Japanese generally accepted accounting principles and may not necessarily be directly comparable to financial statements of companies in the United States. In addition, shareholders may not be permitted to commence any legal procedures in courts outside the U.S. against non-U.S. corporations or their directors based on a breach of U.S. securities laws. Furthermore, U.S. courts are not necessarily granted jurisdiction over non-U.S. corporations or their directors.

The financial advisors of the tender offeror or the Company, and the tender offer agent and their respective affiliates may, within their ordinary course of business, purchase, or conduct any act toward the purchase of, the shares of the Company for their own account or for their customers’ accounts outside the Tender Offer prior to the commencement of, or during, the period of the Tender Offer in accordance with the requirements of Rule 14e-5(b) under the Securities Exchange Act to the extent permissible under the financial instruments and exchange laws and other applicable laws and regulations in Japan. If any information concerning such purchase is disclosed in Japan, the disclosure of such information will be made in the United States in a similar manner. 

The tender offeror and its affiliates may purchase, or conduct any act toward the purchase of, the shares of the Company prior to the commencement of the Tender Offer in accordance with the requirements of Rule 14e-5(b) under the Securities Exchange Act to the extent permissible under the financial instruments and exchange laws and other applicable laws and regulations in Japan, and to the extent described in this press release. If any information concerning such purchase is disclosed in Japan, the disclosure of such information will be made in the United States in a similar manner.

If shareholders exercise their right to demand purchase of shares less than one unit in accordance with the Companies Act, the Company may purchase its own shares during the tender offer period in accordance with legal procedures.

All the procedures in connection with the Tender Offer shall be taken in the Japanese language. While a part or all of the documents in connection with the Tender Offer may be prepared in English, the Japanese documents shall prevail in case of any discrepancies between Japanese documents and corresponding English documents.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (as amended) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. The actual results may be grossly different from the projections implied or expressly stated as “forward-looking statements” due to known or unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors. None of the tender offeror, the Company or any of their respective affiliates assures that such express or implied projections set forth herein as “forward-looking statements” will eventually prove to be correct. “Forward-looking statements” contained herein were prepared based on the information available to the tender offeror as of the date of this press release and, unless required by laws and regulations, neither the tender offeror nor its related parties including related companies shall have the obligation to update or correct the statements made herein in order to reflect the future events or circumstances.

Other National Regulations
Some countries or regions may impose restrictions on the announcement, issue or distribution of this press release. In such cases, please take note of such restrictions and comply with them. In countries or regions where the implementation of the Tender Offer is illegal, even upon receiving this press release, such receipt shall not constitute a solicitation of an offer to sell or an offer to buy shares relating to the Tender Offer and shall be deemed a distribution of materials for informative purposes only.

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