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20-09-2019
Oilseed prices stable
The majority of oils in Indore mandis ruled stable on subdued demand and weak global cues with soya refined quoted at ₹760-62 for 10 kg,
19-09-2019
Palm oil retreats
Malaysian palm oil futures slid on Wednesday, retreating from a three-week high achieved in the previous session as the market tracked softer related vegetable oils.
19-09-2019
India could be a winner in the US-China trade war
India could benefit from the fallout in the U.S.-China trade war, experts told CNBC — but much-needed reforms on land and labor could prove to be a challenge for companies trying to do business there.
19-09-2019
UK wants Australia free trade deal after Brexit
If Brexit ever happens, the United Kingdom expects to get a free trade deal done with Australia within months.
19-09-2019
My Say: How the US-China trade war has fractured global value chains
The US-China trade war is more than a year old now, with no end in sight. While it is never too late (or too early) to end a trade war, there are some impacts that may be irreversible.
19-09-2019
58pc of Sarawak oil palm acreage MSPO certified
About 58 per cent of the 1.58 million hectares of oil palm in Sarawak have obtained the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.
19-09-2019
Indonesia's 'Good Palm' drive enflames anger as smoke clouds skies
Indonesia is facing a backlash over an online campaign backing palm oil at a time when forest fires, often linked to slash-and-burn land clearance, have spread choking smoke across the region, raising growing concern about damage to health.
19-09-2019
Palm oil futures soar
Palm oil futures jumped over 4 per cent on Tuesday, their highest in more than three weeks, as gains in related oils on the Dalian CommoÂdity Exchange and a sliding ringgit powered sentiment.
19-09-2019
Strong Chinese, Indian demand to hold up global palm oil prices: analysis
Fitch Solutions Macro Research on Wednesday forecasted China's and India's import demand to remain strong over the coming months, which will continue to support global palm oil prices.
18-09-2019
Health benefits of palm oil boost demand in Vietnam
Vietnamese cooking and lard are inseparable, but over 20 years ago, health authorities in the country embarked on a mission to find a healthier substitute for pig fat.
18-09-2019
Palm oil monthly exports rise in July: Gapki
Palm oil exports hit 2.92 million tons in July, 15.87 percent higher than the previous month as China jacked up demand during the month, according to the latest Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (Gapki) data.
18-09-2019
Kok: Many independent smallholders in S’wak still not MSPO-certified
Independent oil palm smallholders in Sarawak are urged to grab the opportunity to obtain the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification for free until Dec 31 this year.