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26-Sep-18 The Malaysian government has charted a zero-waste plan that aims to abolish single-use plastic by 2030. The plan will also offer suggestions for manufacturers on transitioning to alternatives such as reusable straws and other eco-friendly products. [image: WWF-Malaysia]
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16-Sep-18 Fertiliser exports from the Gulf Cooperation Council region reached 20 mn tonnes in 2017, growing by 5.3% year-on-year and at a 6% 10-year CAGR. India, Brazil and the United States were the top three export markets. [image: Projects MENA]
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13-Sep-18 Asian manufacturers of plastic bottle materials, including major South Korean petrochemical company Hyosung, are on the offensive in Japan, after the Tokyo government imposed anti-dumping duties of up to 53% on imports of PET resin from China. [image: Nikkei Aisian Review]
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10-Sep-18 PPG has acquired land in Tianjin, China, where it plans to build a new, state-of-the-art paint and coatings R&D centre. The facility, which will be located in the Tianjin Economic and Technology Development Area, will be completed in 2021. [image: Body Shop Business]
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05-Sep-18 ISS Global Forwarding has been set up by Investment Corporation of Dubai, and will invest in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and India, later expanding to Asia and China. The company will focus on freight forwarding and contract logistics. [image: Arabian Business]
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