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19-10-2020
Japan to support the United Kingdom joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership
It is widely believed that the real goal for the UK is joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Hence, with Japan appearing to support the UK joining the TPP, it seems that the long-term goal will be met.
19-10-2020
Thai ministry: RCEP deal set to be inked next month
The Regional Cooperation and Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is ready to be signed next month, and is expected to take effect in the second half of next year, said Auramon Supthaweethum, the director-general of Thailand’s Trade Negotiations Department.
19-10-2020
Mistreating palm oil will not benefit global agriculture
The palm oil industry can vouch that it is not easy to be a leader of the global oils and fats market.
19-10-2020
Palm oil clocks 1.4 percent weekly fall
Malaysian palm oil futures steadied on Friday, buoyed by supply concerns, but logged a weekly loss of 1.4% as October exports fell and demand from top buyer India dwindled
19-10-2020
Higher production to weigh on CPO futures next week
The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to continue its downtrend next week due to profit taking amid concerns over higher production
19-10-2020
FEATURE-Illegal logger turns firefighter to defend Indonesia's peatlands
Setiono Ono pauses his morning wildfire patrol near the northeastern coast of Sumatra island at a small timber dam between a logged area and an oil palm plantation.
16-10-2020
FGV says US agency won’t provide info on allegations behind palm oil ban
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) contacted the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency for details on the claims that led to an effective import ban on the firm’s palm oil products there but did not receive any.
16-10-2020
TABLE-Malaysia's October 1-15 palm oil exports fall 2.1% -AmSpec Agri
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Exports of Malaysian palm oil products for Oct. 1 to Oct. 15 fell 2.12% to 763,772 tonnes from 780,305 tonnes during Sept 1-15, according to independent inspection company AmSpec Agri Malaysia.
16-10-2020
VEGOILS-Palm oil slips as estimates show drop in October exports
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, down for a second straight session, ahead of data later in the day that is likely to show a decline in exports for Oct. 1 to Oct. 15.
16-10-2020
Palm oil falls over 2pc
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 2% on Thursday, dragged down by lower crude oil prices and demand worries driven by lower exports in the Oct. 1 to 15 period.
16-10-2020
Is A VPA-FLEGT for Indonesian Palm Oil Possible?
The UK’s proposed Due Diligence Regulation has re-kindled the idea of a VPA-FLEGT arrangement for Indonesian palm oil.
16-10-2020
US Customs would consider petition, audit to lift import ban on Malaysia's FGV
THE US Customs has told Malaysia's FGV Holdings it would consider a petition to revoke an import ban on the company's palm oil products if it can provide credible evidence that it does not use forced labour, FGV said on Thursday.