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01-Jun-19 A new e-commerce law passed by the Saudi Cabinet is set to accelerate the kingdom’s online retail market. "The clarification of requirements for overseas companies selling into the Kingdom is especially welcomed," said Muhammad Anam Saleem at law firm Eversheds. [image: Reuters / Faisal Al Nasser]
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02-Jul-19 The WEF has identified cutting food waste by up to 20 million tons as one of 12 measures to transform global food systems by 2030. South Korea is taking the lead by recycling 95% of its food waste. [image: BRINK]
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01-Jul-19 China has unveiled a shortened 'negative list' for foreign investment, relaxing or removing ownership restrictions on shipping agencies, gas and heat pipelines in bigger cities, cinemas, value-added telecoms, and oil and gas exploration and development. [image: iStock]
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24-Jun-19 In Japan, convenience store operator 7-Eleven will start selling its rice balls in biomass plastic wraps from Jul-19, as it aims to reduce fossil-fuel-derived materials. The company’s move comes as more firms adopt plant-derived plastics. [image: The Japan Times]
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21-Jun-19 Tesco Thailand is opening up to 750 more convenience stores, which would be a 50% expansion. In light of its success in Thailand and Malaysia, the company is considering expansion in other Asian markets including South Korea and China. [image: The Thaiger]
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