Archived News
21-02-2019
Palm gains slightly on firm export data
Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Wednesday, supported by firm cargo surveyor export data for the first 20 days of this month although higher-than-expected production weighed on the market.
21-02-2019
Indonesian candidates find common ground in support for palm oil
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his challenger in this year’s election, Prabowo Subianto, have both vowed to increase the use of palm oil in biofuels to achieve energy self-sufficiency
21-02-2019
Macron to respond to PM’s letter on palm oil
French President Emmanuel Macron will respond to Prime Minister (PM) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s letter on the proposed ban on palm oil in biofuels, according to French ambassador to Malaysia Frederic Laplanche.
21-02-2019
Over 40 African countries sign continental free trade agreement
Latest figures indicate that 49 out of the 55 African Union (AU) member states have signed a Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement
21-02-2019
China Trade War Update: Resistance Is Futile
China will survive and grow and become an Asian powerhouse. So don’t worry corporate America and global money managers: China is not going to roll over
20-02-2019
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Wednesday Feb 20
The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Wednesday Feb 20
20-02-2019
Soppoa: Palm oil industry contributes substantially to state, nation’s wellbeing
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) has issued a statement condemning the palm oil industry here of land grab and low pay while employing foreign labour without even considering the numerous positive returns the industry brings to the state and nation
20-02-2019
Malaysian palm oil price reverses gains to fall 1% from over 1-week peak
Malaysian palm oil futures reversed earlier gains to fall over 1 percent in evening trade on Tuesday, as output declines remained slower than in previous years and stocks in key buying markets stayed high.
20-02-2019
Nobody will block Brexit extension, Juncker says
If Britain asks for a delay to its departure from the European Union, none of the existing members will stand in its way, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Tuesday.
20-02-2019
Malaysia, France to hold dialogues for better understanding of palm oil
Malaysia and France will hold joint dialogues and strengthen engagements to promote better understanding of the palm oil industry, said the Primary Industries Ministry.
20-02-2019
U.K. Admits Trade Deals With Japan, Korea Unlikely Before Brexit
Business Secretary Greg Clark said the U.K. isn’t likely to reach agreements with Japan and South Korea to roll over existing trade deals before Britain’s scheduled departure from the European Union on March 29.
20-02-2019
U.S. urged to adopt correct perspective on China and bilateral trade ties
The U.S. side has been urged to view China's development and bilateral trade ties with an open mind and work with China towards the same direction.