Archived News
26-02-2019
Britain, South Africa finalising interim post-Brexit trade deal
South Africa is close to signing an interim trade agreement with Britain that would replicate arrangements with Europe and ensure trade will not be disrupted in the event of a hard Brexit, South African Trade Minister Rob Davies said on Monday.
26-02-2019
China January soybean imports from U.S. nearly double vs. December: customs
China’s imports of U.S. soybeans nearly doubled in January from the previous month as cargoes booked after a Sino-U.S. trade truce arrived in the world’s top oilseed importer, according to Chinese customs data published late on Monday
26-02-2019
Tariffs, trade agreements lead to uncertainty ahead of planting season
While it may not feel like it today, planting season is just around the corner for Mid-Michigan farmers.
26-02-2019
Pakistan, China set to sign second FTA by June 2019
Pakistan and China are set to ink much-awaited second free trade agreement by June 2019 and to this effect a technical experts’ delegation from Islamabad will leave for China by end of February, a relevant top official has said
26-02-2019
Japan is next on U.S. trade talks list after China, likely in April or May before Trump's visit
Japan and the United States will likely launch trade talks in April or May, later than initially planned, as Washington needs to focus first on negotiations with Beijing, sources with knowledge of the plan said Monday.
26-02-2019
RCEP should not place intellectual property obligation on India regarding seed, planting materials
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free-trade agreement (FTA) being negotiated by 16 countries, including 10-member Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) bloc and India, Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.
26-02-2019
No end in sight for supply management working groups
Talks on how supply-managed commodities can adjust to expanded import access to Canada under recent trade deals are proceeding slowly but industry isn’t worried just yet
25-02-2019
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Monday Feb 25
KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Monday Feb 25.
25-02-2019
Sustaining the future for palm oil
As a plant turned edible oil to meet the needs of consumers, palm oil today joins the ranks of commodities dividing nations worldwide for its enviromental and political implications.
25-02-2019
North Sumatra palm oil magnate at center of land conversion case
An oil palm plantation land conversion case in Langkat, North Sumatra, has dragged into the mix a family involved in politics and business in the province.
25-02-2019
Indonesia asks India to cut palm oil tariffs
JAKARTA: Indonesia has asked India to cut its tariff on refined palm oil to 45%, matching the levy faced by rival producer Malaysia, and has offered market access for Indian sugar in exchange, the trade ministry said on Saturday.
25-02-2019
Malaysian palm oil price declines on weaker related oils, output concerns
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Friday to close in negative territory, tracking declines in soyoil on the U.S. Chicago Board of Trade.