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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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02-Aug-19 ASEAN foreign ministers have declared their governments' rejection of illegal transboundary movement of hazardous chemicals, much of which is shipped to Southeast Asia from developed countries. They also mentioned the need to enhance cooperation with the international community. [image: Ministry of Environment Cambodia]
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23-Jul-19 Malaysia's USD200 bn pension fund, Employees Provident Fund, is investing AUD70 mn in an Australian healthcare real-estate fund managed by developer Dexus. Employees Provident Fund's investment in Healthcare Wholesale Property Fund will enable it to acquire North Shore Health Hub. [image: Reuters / Nikkei Asian Review]
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07-Jul-19 Mitsubishi is set to launch of one of Southeast Asia's largest outdoor algae cultivation facilities. The microalgae can be used in the production of cosmetics, fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, biofuels, fertilisers, food and feedstock. [image: Algae World News]
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