Archived News
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
28-12-2018
Decline in CPO price driving plantation stocks down
Depressed prices for palm products weighed on the performance of plantation stocks this year, but this was overshadowed by weakness in the other sectors, as well as events that followed the change in government.
28-12-2018
Wee tells govt to look after the welfare of smallholders
The Pakatan Hara¬pan government is not looking after for the welfare of the country’s smallholders, said Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong
28-12-2018
Commodities sector faces strong headwinds
The local commodities sector, namely crude palm oil (CPO), rubber, tin, and gold, continues to face strong headwinds in 2018 as the global economy struggles to find its footing.
28-12-2018
Malaysia reviewing palm oil export taxes amid bulging stockpiles
Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, is reviewing the duty structure for its exports of the edible oil, according to its minister in charge of agriculture produced for export, to boost demand and reduce burgeoning stockpiles