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Malaysian startup recognised for plastic waste reduction

“THE fact that, as a startup, we’ve made it past 200 applicants worldwide and into the finals shows recognition on the importance and urgency of resolving the plastic waste problem worldwide,” says co-founder of Klean, Datuk Mohamad Arif Abdullah. Klean, a Malaysian-based startup, was one of the six finalists for The Liveability Challenge which aims […]

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Singaporeans’ inflation expectations fall to 3.11% for year ahead despite trade war fears

BOTH medium and long-term inflation expectations have eased from three months ago despite the potential of a trade war between the US and other major economies, particularly China, according to the latest quarterly survey from a Singapore Management University think tank released on Monday. Singaporeans’ median headline inflation projections for one year from now stood at […]

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Indonesia: A guide to understanding the Freeport divestment deal

On Thursday, four Indonesian ministers gathered to witness the signing of an agreement between state-owned mining holding group PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) and Freeport-McMoran (FCX), the owner of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI).  Under the agreement, Indonesia will take control of 51 percent of Freeport Indonesia’s equity, and hence hold a majority stake in the […]

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Vietnam: Vinalines to auction 20% stake in early August

The Hanoitimes – The auction will take place after several delays as the shipping firm underwent a prolonged revamp. Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) is scheduled to offer 20% stake or over 280 million shares in its initial public offering (IPO) at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) in early August, according to the government portal. The […]

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