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17-10-2012
Research Reveals Impacts of Palm Oil in Southeast Asia, Proposes Reform of EU Biofuel Policy
17/10/2012 (Utility Products) - The European Union's Renewable Energy Directive (EU-RED) has set a target of meeting 10% of the European transport sector's energy needs with renewable energy by 2020. In practice, this has meant an increase in the use of biodiesel, which accounts for over three-quarters of EU biofuels consumption.
17-10-2012
The European Commission’s Ugly Falsehoods on African Palm Oil
17/10/2012 (allghananews.com) - When Mitch Miller died in July 2010, most people remembered him as the man who invited everyone to sing along. On his popular 1960s TV program Sing Along with Mitch, an all-male chorus sang well-loved songs while the words appeared on the screen so viewers could join in. A Los Angeles Times obituary cited Miller’s belief that one reason for the program’s success was the appeal of his chorus: “I always made a point of hiring singers who were tall, short, bald, round, fat, whatever—everyday-looking guys.†From that unified diversity came beautiful music in which everyone was invited to participate.
17-10-2012
Palm Oil Increases on Speculation India Buying Before Festivals
17/10/2012 (Bloomberg) - Palm oil gained on speculation that India, the largest consumer, is buying before the festival season this month and November.
16-10-2012
VEGOILS-Palm Oil Slips on Tax Cut Disappointment, Weak Markets
16/10/2012 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday after the government last week announced tax cuts that will only take effect next year, doing little to ease record stocks in the short term.
16-10-2012
Matrade Generates US$73.47 Million At Third IGEM 2012
16/10/2012 (Bernama) - A special pre-arranged one-on-one business meetings by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) in conjunction with the Third International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM2012) generated US$73.47 million in total sales.
16-10-2012
Malaysia Surpasses KPI Indicator Target Of ETP, Says Idris
16/10/2012 (Bernama) - Malaysia has surpassed the overall key performance index (KPI) target under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) for this year, Minister in the Prime Minister\'s Department Datuk Seri Idris Jala said today.
16-10-2012
Palm Oil Exports To Experience Shortfall From Record RM80.4 Billion Last Year, Says Dompok
16/10/2012 (Bernama) - The export of Malaysian palm oil is expected to register a shortfall this year from the record RM80.4 billion in 2011.
16-10-2012
Malaysia Teams Up With France To Counter Anti-Palm Oil Campaigns
16/10/2012 (Bernama) - Malaysia and France will set up a joint working committee to address the negative issues on palm oil raised by several parties in Paris, said Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Tan Sri Bernard Dompok.
16-10-2012
Malaysian Palm Oil Supply To Increase To 19.1 Million Tonnes Next Year
16/10/2012 (Bernama) - The supply of Malaysian palm oil is expected to increase to 19.1 million tonnes next year from the 18.91 million tonnes recorded in 2011.
16-10-2012
New CPO Export Duty Structure Does Not Encourage Indonesia To Undercut, Says MPOC CEO
16/10/2012 (Bernama) - Introduction of the new export duty structure for crude palm oil (CPO) by the Malaysian government does not encourage Indonesia to undercut their tax rate, Malaysia Palm Oil Council chief executive officer Tan Sri Dr Yusof Basiron said today.
16-10-2012
Palm Oil Exports Expected To Fall
16/10/2012 (The Star) - Malaysian palm oil exports are expected to face a shortfall by this year in contrast with its record high exports at RM80.4bil last year in terms of value.
16-10-2012
China Oleochemicals Industry Expects Healthy Growth
16/10/2012 (Bernama) - Despite the uncertainty in the global economy, China's oleochemicals industry expects healthy growth next year.