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17-01-2019
Palm falls on weaker US soyoil, crude oil prices
Malaysian palm oil futures edged down on Wednesday, though remained range-bound, tracking weakness in soyoil overnight on the U.S. Chicago Board of Trade and crude oil prices
17-01-2019
Palm oil prices seen at over RM2,500 per tonne in 2019 — MPOB
Crude palm oil prices are expected to rebound to over RM2,500 (US$609) per tonne in 2019, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said on Thursday
17-01-2019
Slow replanting of palm a blow to Indonesia's efforts on environment
An ambitious scheme to replant about a fifth of the land under palm oil in Indonesia is running far behind schedule, marking a blow to efforts by the world's top producer to lift yields and fend off attacks on the sustainability of the crop
17-01-2019
Palm oil falls
Malaysian palm oil futures edged down on Wednesday, though remained range-bound, tracking weakness in soyoil overnight on the US Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and crude oil prices.
17-01-2019
Malaysia sends letter to France over declassification of palm oil
Malaysia has handed over a letter to France explaining its position on the French National Assembly’s decision to declassify palm oil as biodiesel feedstock in the country
17-01-2019
What do Indonesians really think about palm oil?
The farming and production of palm oil has formed the backbone of many communities in Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of the world’s most widely consumed edible oil. Palm oil accounts for 11 per cent of Southeast Asia’s largest economy’s export earnings
17-01-2019
Malaysia sends letter to France over declassification of palm oil as biodiesel feedstock
Malaysia has handed over a letter to France explaining its position on the French National Assembly's decision to declassify palm oil as biodiesel feedstock in the country.
17-01-2019
Soybeans steady after two-week low, China trade fears cap gains
Chicago soybean futures rose on Wednesday after hitting a two-week low in the previous session, although gains were checked by concerns over a prolonged trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.
17-01-2019
Nope, Mr. President, Mexico Wouldn't Pay For Wall Under New NAFTA
There's one problem with President Trump's latest suggestion regarding how Mexico will pay for his proposed border wall
17-01-2019
Don’t support 'discriminatory, double-standard' curbing of palm oil use, EU told
Malaysia has called on European Union countries to reject any move to hinder the use of palm oil biofuels, calling it “discriminatory and reeks of double standardsâ€.
17-01-2019
Malaysia urges France to accord equal opportunities to palm oil trade
Malaysia is urging France president Macron to stop discriminating and accord equal opportunities to palm oil trade like that of other vegetable oils such as rapeseed and sunflower.
16-01-2019
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Wednesday Jan 16
KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Wednesday Jan 16..