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27-07-2018
Malaysian palm oil price rises for 2nd day on US soyoil gains, improving export demand
MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 1 percent in early trade on Thursday, supported by gains in rival U.S. soyoil and as a price correction to a near three-year low boosted export demand.
27-07-2018
Indonesia to Postpone Coal, Palm Oil Insurance Rules by Six Months: Industry Group
Jakarta. The Ministry of Trade has decided to postpone for six months the application of rules saying coal and crude palm oil export shipments should use Indonesian insurers, the country's leading coal industry association said.
27-07-2018
Indonesia keeps export tax for cocoa beans, CPO unchanged for August
Indonesia will keep its export tax for cocoa beans unchanged at 5 percent and for crude palm oil (CPO) at zero in August, the trade ministry said on Thursday.
27-07-2018
Palm oil gains
MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed roughly 2 per cent on Thursday, supported by gains in rival US soyoil and as a price correction to a near three-year low boosted export demand.
26-07-2018
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Thursday July 26
KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Thursday July 16
26-07-2018
Mechanisation the main solution to labour shortage
SIBU: Sarawak will need to accelerate the adoption of mechanisation to overcome its reliance on foreign labour.
26-07-2018
Malaysia to work with EU on palm oil issue
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is willing to collaborate with European countries in creating greater consumer awareness on sustainable palm oil production and health benefits of the commodity, according to Primary Industries Deputy Minister Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.
26-07-2018
Malaysia welcomes enhanced cooperation with EU over anti-palm oil campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is open to enhanced cooperation with the European Union (EU) over the issue of palm oil production and the negativity surrounding deforestation, and to promote inclusive growth for all, the newly formed ministry of primary industries said yesterday
26-07-2018
Malaysian palm oil price hits 3-year low, before rebounding
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell to a near three-year low on Wednesday before reversing course as new demand emerged.
26-07-2018
Palm oil neutral in 2,149-2,187 ringgit range
SINGAPORE (July 26): Palm oil looks neutral in a range of 2,149-2,187 ringgit per tonne, and an escape could suggest a direction.
26-07-2018
MPI welcomes collaborations to dispel misperceptions of palm oil by EU consumers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) welcomes any form of collaboration to dispel misperceptions of palm oil by the EU consumers
25-07-2018
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Wednesday July 25
KUALALUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Wednesday July 25.