Archived News
26-09-2018
How to nurture the growth of Indonesian biodiesel
Indonesia’s bioenergy production is still relatively low despite the country’s reputation as the largest producer of palm oil in the world. A recent study found that the sector faced a range of policy and technical obstacles preventing its growth.
26-09-2018
What Is A Tariff And Who Pays It?
Earlier this month, President Trump escalated his trade war with China by announcing 10 percent tariffs on an additional $200 billion in Chinese imports—which took effect yesterday
26-09-2018
Palm oil to remain part of free trade talks despite opposition
The Swiss senate has narrowly voted against proposals to exclude palm from any free trade agreement with Malaysia and Indonesia.
26-09-2018
Palm oil may test resistance at 2,176 ringgit
SINGAPORE (Sept 25): Palm oil may test a resistance at 2,176 ringgit per tonne, a break above which could lead to a gain to the next resistance at 2,200 ringgit.
26-09-2018
Soybeans Retreat From Earlier Gains Tuesday : Corn and wheat markets fall.
DES MOINES, Iowa -- On Tuesday, investors underpinned the soybean market. At the close, the December corn futures finished 3 1/4¢ higher at $3.63 3/4. March futures closed 3 1/4¢ higher at $3.75 3/4.
26-09-2018
Jamie Dimon explained the hidden danger of Trump’s trade war with China
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has some concerns about President Donald Trump’s trade war with China.
26-09-2018
Zuraida makes surprise visit to illegal plastic factories, vows action
KUALA LANGAT: Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin shook up several illegal plastic recycling factories and waste dumping sites here when she went on a surprise visit at these premises and promised to take action.
26-09-2018
GRAINS-Soybeans extend gains into second session despite U.S.-China trade war
SYDNEY, Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures edged higher for a second session as low prices attracted buying despite the negative impact of a trade war between Washington and Beijing
25-09-2018
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Tuesday Sept 25
KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Tuesday Sept 25
25-09-2018
MPOA lauds move to preserve forest
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) fully supports the Primary Industries Ministry’s move to preserve more than 50% of the country’s land as forest, while its members focus on enhancing their oil palm yields.
25-09-2018
Malaysian palm oil price jumps over 1% tracking crude oil gains
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures gained more than 1 percent in the second half of trading on Monday, snapping five straight sessions of declines, tracking strength in crude oil and U.S. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soyoil.
25-09-2018
EU palm oil ban sows bitter seeds for S-E Asian farmers
INDONESIAN palm oil farmer Kawal Surbakti said that his livelihood is under attack - but the threat is not from insects or hungry orang utans eating his prized crop.