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18-10-2019
China says its economy grew 6% in the third quarter, slower than expected
China released third-quarter GDP figures on Friday showing the economy grew 6.0% from a year ago.
18-10-2019
Trade pact RCEP to be concluded this year, signed in 2020 —Trade chief Lopez
The discussions on the comprehensive trade pact between Southeast Asian countries and its dialogue partners will reach conclusion this year and be signed in early 2020, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said Friday.
18-10-2019
Boost for farmers
The government has allocated RM150mil in Budget 2020 to help oil palm farmers venture into integrated farming.
18-10-2019
UPDATE 1-Indonesia's palm oil, biodiesel exports skid in Aug - GAPKI
Exports of palm oil and palm kernel oil in August were 2.53 million tonnes, down 15% annually but up slightly from July's
18-10-2019
‘Malaysia to work diplomatically with India on palm oil issue’
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government will have to work diplomatically if India decides to restrict the imports of Malaysian palm oil.
18-10-2019
RSPO to force consumer goods giants to go green
A palm oil industry watchdog will adopt rules next month that will impose fines on consumer goods companies like Unilever and Nestle if they don’t start buying more green palm oil to help curb deforestation in South-East Asia, the regulating body said.
17-10-2019
Shamsul defends M’sian palm oil firms in Indonesia
MALAYSIAN-OWNED palm oil companies accused of being involved in open burning in Indonesia adopt sustainable cultivation and plantation practices, says Deputy Primary Industries Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar.
17-10-2019
Malaysia suggests expanding FTA list
Malaysia and Pakistan need to agree upon on a new concessional list under the existing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as both countries, a Malaysian diplomat said on Wednesday.
17-10-2019
Soppoa: Budget 2020 fails to address palm oil issues
The Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) says measures in Budget 2020 failed to meet most of the more urgent requests which are critical to the sustainability and development of the palm oil industry in Sarawak.
17-10-2019
Palm oil price rises as Malaysia looks to repair ties with India
Malaysian palm oil futures rose over 1.5% on Wednesday after the government said it will import more products from top palm buyer India in a bid to mend relations following a row over Kashmir.
17-10-2019
Indian restriction on palm oil imports will lower prices
A potential restriction by India on palm oil imports from Malaysia will lead to higher stockpiles and lower crude palm oil prices here, CGS CIMB Research says.
17-10-2019
Swadeshi manch against free business agreement
Members of the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch submitted a memorandum of demands to the Deputy Commissioner, Bathinda, requesting the Union Government not to sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a free trade agreement, with 15 countries.