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23/12/2016 (Reuters) - Malaysia palm oil futures ticked up on Thursday, supported by an estimated drop in production this year, but gains were capped by expectations that output would recover next year.

23/12/2016 (New Straits Times) - Local plantation companies and smallholders are likely to see further gain from the expected continued increase in crude palm oil (CPO) prices due to a potential limited supply until March next year and stable demand from China ahead of Chinese New Year.

23/12/2016 (Hindu Business Line) - Imported edible oils witnessed free fall tracking overnight crash in Chicago soya complex amid extended loss on Malaysian palm oil futures. Slack physical demand and higher selling pressure also supported the bearish sentiments.

23/12/2016 (Bernama) - Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) through its subsidiary, FIC Properties Sdn Bhd (FICP) has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Rajawali Group to acquire a significant stake in the latter's PT Eagle High Plantations Tbk (EHP), one of Indonesia's largest palm oil companies.

23/12/2017 (Reuters) - Indian rapeseed futures fell for an eighth straight session on Friday on expectations of higher output next season.

23/12/2016 (Caribbean News Now) - An agreement signed in 2004 between the government of Suriname and a Chinese company, China Zhong Heng Tai Investment (CZHT), to rehabilitate Suriname’s palm-oil sector, which was renegotiated in 2011, may finally become a reality after the government announced on December 14 that ongoing negotiations on the implementation of the project and the signing of a new agreement are expected shortly.

22/12/2016 (Reuters) - The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets.

22/12/2016 (Reuters) - The following were Wednesday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1700 GMT:

22/12/2016 (Pakistan Observer) - Malaysia and Pakistan, currently negotiating a further reduction of duties on existing and additional tariff lines under a free trade agreement (FTA), are expected to finalise it in the first quarter next year.

22/12/2016 (Reuters) - Indian soyoil futures rose marginally on Wednesday, tracking gains in Malaysian palm oil and soyoil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

22/12/2016 (Business Standard) - Crude palm oil prices were up by 0.60 per cent to Rs 567.80 per 10 kg in futures trade today as traders created fresh positions, supported by pick-up in demand at the spot market.

22/12/2016 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures edged up in the first-half session on Wednesday, breaking a three-day losing streak on the back of improved sentiment for rival oils.