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30/01/2015 (Reuters) - Soymeal prices on the European meals market rose on Thursday, buoyed by gains in Chicago futures, while many other products also advanced in a quiet market, traders said.

30/01/2015 (Reuters) - Indonesia will encourage state enterprises to boost their capital through debt or rights issues to enable them to contribute more to economic growth, State Enterprises Minister Rini Soemarno told Reuters on Thursday.

29/01/2015 (The Star) - The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Thursday Jan 29.

29/01/2015 (Bernama) - Describing Malaysia as a very important nation to Indonesia, Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi said there was no reason for both countries not to continue strengthening their longstanding bilateral relations.

29/01/2015 (AgriMoney.com) - India is considering slashing its hefty import tax on oilseeds which has kept imports at marginal levels – a move which would boost the country's processing industry, but could "severely affect" producers.

29/01/2015 (THISDAY Live) - The significant drop in Nigeria’s revenue as a result of the slide in crude oil prices may compel the federal government to impose further restrictions on importation of certain agricultural products, a report has stated.

29/01/2015 (IHS Maritime 360) - Indonesian state-owned port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) I will issue bonds worth IDR300Bn ($24M) in 2H15 to develop Kuala Tanjung Port in North Sumatra.

29/01/2015 (ucanews) - An environmental NGO on Wednesday said that Indonesia’s growing palm oil industry poses significant threats to livelihoods and the environment in rural provinces.

29/01/2015 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil rose for a second day on Wednesday, recouping some of its recent losses, but traders were wary and questioned how far the recovery could go since demand remained weak.

28/01/2015 (Reuters) - The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets.

28/01/2015 (Reuters) - India's soymeal exports are set to hit a 26-year low in the year ending March as easing of sanctions against Iran allows the key buyer to opt for cheaper South American supplies, industry officials said.

28/01/2015 (Reuters) - Palm oil offers on the European vegetable oil market were little changed on Tuesday, with signs of stability after recent weakness.