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04-11-2020
Vitamin E from palm oil useful in boosting immune response based on studies on liver cells
Palm oil contains abundant quantities of vitamin E compounds, which include tocopherols and tocotrienols
04-11-2020
Report: Soy, cattle industries trail palm oil, timber on deforestation risk
The focus on deforestation today has been on timber and palm oil despite the fact that cattle has been one of its major drivers between 2005 and 2015,†said Ling Sin Fai Lam, lead analyst at CDP and one of the authors of the report
04-11-2020
Iran-EAEU FTA taskforce holds online meeting
Speaking in this videoconference meeting, the officials mentioned the increase in trade exchanges between Iran and EAEU since the implementation of the FTA despite the coronavirus outbreak, saying it is an indication of their trade capacities.
04-11-2020
China Pakistan FTA: The export conundrum
he free trade agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and China has revealed trade figures that are tilted in favor of China. Although the severity of the trade surplus signifies this direction, the criticism of the FTA based on the trade balance itself is unjustified.
04-11-2020
Searching for value in the Japan–UK trade agreement
the United Kingdom has taken the first step in its post-Brexit free trade agreement (FTA) agenda by signing the Japan–UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 23 October.
03-11-2020
FGV wants Felda to stop media releases, discuss LLA matter with it
FGV Holdings Bhd wants the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) to stop issuing further statements to the media on the issue of the land lease agreement (LLA), saying it has yet to receive a written notice from the latter regarding the LLA termination and its intention to take over FGV’s palm oil mills nationwide.
03-11-2020
Hungry masses rise as inflation makes edibles unaffordable
Rates of edibles have crossed all limits at a time when the average incomes have decreased. Majority of citizens in Pakistan never lived comfortably, but the income of the lower middle class was at least enough to escape from hunger.
03-11-2020
Palm oil certification brings mixed outcomes to neighboring communities
Research led by the University of Kent's Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) has found that Indonesian communities living near oil palm plantations are impacted in different ways, both positive and negative, during plantation development and certification.
03-11-2020
Current rally augurs well for CPO prices in 2021: CGS-CIMB
Crude palm oil (CPO) prices’ rising to a year-to-date high of RM3,185 a tonne on Oct 27 should augur well for the commodity next year, according to CGS CIMB Research
03-11-2020
Palm, soy under further pressure in EU biofuels mix
The future make up of biofuels in the EU is becoming clearer, with recent regulatory moves by some countries suggesting the bloc could meet its target to phase out palm oil and soy oil from the slate ahead of schedule. This should support EU demand for biodiesel made from domestically-grown rapeseed oil, which trades at a premium to imports.
03-11-2020
Blockchain technology adds great value to palm oil production
Palm oil industrial players should keep an open mind and explore today’s latest technology, namely the blockchain technology that can offer great value to and differentiate Malaysia’s palm oil production as sustainable and credible.
03-11-2020
VEGOILS-Palm extends losses to fourth day on cheaper rival oils, crude
Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday for a fourth straight session, dragged by weakness in rival oils and crude, although losses were limited due to higher October exports