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07-Sep-19 The Iflix over-the-top video streaming platform has more than 17 mn subscribers in Southeast Asia. It has funding of USD300 mn and is preparing for an IPO in Australia. 80 percent of customers join Iflix for local content. [image: Iflix]
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06-Sep-19 Singaporeans have an average nightly sleep of 7 hours 5 minutes, according to Fitbit, making them the third most sleep deprived after Japanese and Indians. They also sleep later than users in most other countries: 12:11 AM on average. [image: Fitbit]
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25-Aug-19 The medical tourism scene in Malaysia is booming. In 2018, 1.2 mn people visited Malaysia for medical treatment. Within Malaysia, Penang is the top medical tourism destination, with 45% of the country's medical tourism income, USD165 mn in 2017. [image: Tho Xin Yi]
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19-Aug-19 Singapore’s Blue Planet has acquired Globecycle Holding, a Malaysian company that specializes in handling industrial waste, for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition adds to Blue Planet’s portfolio a sustainable solution to manage both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. [image: Reuters / Edgar Su]
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16-Aug-19 COSCO Shipping is expanding its logistics operations in Malaysia with the proposed acquisition of Gem Logistics, Dolphin Shipping and East West Freight Services. The company also plans to lease land at Port Klang to construct a 300,000 sqf warehouse. [image: Supply Chain Asia]
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