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31-12-2018
TPP trade agreement set to help exports
The first tariff cuts stemming from the Trans-Pacific Partnership will flow through to Australian exporters from December 30
31-12-2018
Trade wars cost US and China billions of dollars each in 2018
The US-China trade war resulted in billions of dollars of losses for both sides in 2018, hitting industries including autos, technology – and above all, agriculture
31-12-2018
Fears for next year after a ‘scary’ 2018 for markets
The year 2018 was miserable for emerging markets (EMs), beset by, among other things, aggressive US interest rate hikes, tariffs and a trade war
31-12-2018
Crude Palm Oil Weekly Report – December 29, 2018
The Malaysian palm oil futures (FCPO) closed with its third consecutive gains as US soybean oil strengthened and lifted by global stock markets. However, the stronger ringgit capped further gains.
31-12-2018
TPP kicks off without US, opening business doors across Asia
Asia's newest multilateral trade deal not only eliminates tariffs on goods but also removes barriers to investment, services and data -- unlocking opportunities in retail, banking and e-commerce.
31-12-2018
China stands ready to work with U.S. to move forward bilateral ties: FM spokesperson
China stands ready to work with the United States to move forward the China-U.S. ties which are underpinned by coordination, cooperation and stability, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.
31-12-2018
Papua New Guinea reaps benefits from hosting APEC summit
Host nation Papua New Guinea has benefitted from the superpower rivalry that dominated this year’s APEC summit, accumulating a series of economic benefits associated with holding the 21-member bloc’s rotating chair for 2018
31-12-2018
Pakistan, Qatar agree to boost bilateral trade
Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to boost bilateral trade between the two countries.
31-12-2018
Indonesian export taxes to remain the same for crude palm oil, cocoa January shipment
Indonesian trade ministry declared that it has decided to keep export taxes for crude palm oil and cocoa bean unchanged for the shipment next month
31-12-2018
Armada calls for #BangunFELDA movement to protect oil palm settlers
Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) has vowed to uphold Felda settlers’ welfare, who were affected by the European Union's (EU) strong arm tactics to smear Malaysia’s palm oil.
28-12-2018
Norway's decision to ban palm-oil biofuels 'unfair and unjust'
Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok has urged Norway to review its recent decision to phase out the country's use of biofuels based on palm oil
28-12-2018
Malaysia-EFTA Trade Relations Impacted By Norway’s Palm Oil-Based Biofuels Ban
The decision by Norway, the first country in the world to ban palm oil-based biofuels, will adversely affect trade relations between Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok