Archived News
06-08-2019
FGV's Serting complex suspension lifted by RSPO
FGV Holdings Bhd says the complaints panel (CP) of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has lifted the suspension on its Serting complex and reinstated its RSPO certification effective August 5.
06-08-2019
Palm hits two-month high on stronger related oils, weaker ringgit
Malaysian palm oil futures surged over 1% on Monday, hitting the highest in two months on the back of strength in related edible oils and a weaker ringgit.
06-08-2019
Minister allays oil palm smallholders’ fears over Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification
Oil palm smallholders should not worry about being pursued by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) just because they have obtained Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification
06-08-2019
Philippines praises “significant progress†in RCEP trade talks
The Philippines praised on Monday the significant progress made in talks to create the world’s largest trading bloc that wrapped up in Beijing recently.
06-08-2019
SC Johnson Shares Year-end Sustainability Update
SC Johnson is sharing key metrics related to its ongoing efforts to reduce its impact on the environment
05-08-2019
Indonesia expects palm oil concession from Moscow
Indonesia is expecting Russian President Vladimir Putin to continue providing favourable treatment when it comes to palm oil exports by dropping a plan to impose a higher import tariff for the key commodity.
05-08-2019
S. Korea, Malaysia to Hold 2nd Round of FTA Talks
South Korea and Malaysia on Monday will hold a second round of bilateral free trade agreement(FTA)talks in Seoul.
05-08-2019
Closing the production gap
As the dollar is becoming more expensive and scarce, the issue of import substitution is reverberating in public discourse on sagging investment. The spotlight on the topic has been prompted by the uncertain export outlook for the short to medium-term.
05-08-2019
Over RM100 mln allocated to assist smallholders get MSPO certification
The government has allocated more than RM100 million to assist smallholders obtain the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification to increase the value of the commodity in the international market.
05-08-2019
CPO prices set to rise through 2021
The price of crude palm oil (CPO) is expected to rise from current levels to average higher by the end of this year through 2021, partly driven by the enforcement of higher biodiesel mandates in Malaysia and Indonesia.
05-08-2019
BBGI to make decision on biofuel-based production facility
BBGI, a biofuel subsidiary of Bangchak Corporation, plans to conclude a biofuel-based production investment early next year.
05-08-2019
No trade deal reached between US, China
THE US and Chinese trade representatives met in Shanghai last week but no deal has been reached and next meeting is scheduled in September. President Donald Trump said that China is not purchasing American agricultural products.