Archived News
11-07-2019
Palm oil may test resistance at RM1,966
Palm oil may test a resistance at RM1,966 per tonne, a break above which could lead to a gain to RM1,984.
11-07-2019
Malaysia has potential to profit from US-China trade war, says Azmin
The nation must find ways to turn the US-China trade war into opportunities, says Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.
11-07-2019
Malaysia's June palm oil inventory falls to 11-month low
Malaysia's palm oil inventory shrank for the fourth straight month in June, falling to its lowest level in nearly a year as production fell.
11-07-2019
Palm declines on higher than forecast stocks data
Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday evening weighed down by higher than forecast inventory levels in June, according to a data release from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
10-07-2019
S. Korea, Malaysia to hold 1st round of FTA talks this week
South Korea plans to hold the first round of negotiations on the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia this week as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties with the Southeast Asian country and boost trade, the trade ministry said Wednesday.
10-07-2019
How China can win a ‘trade war’ between Japan and South Korea
An escalating “trade war†between Japan and South Korea could be good news for China, both economically and diplomatically, observers say.
10-07-2019
CBOT soybeans close higher, rallying on US crop uncertainty
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean futures closed higher on Tuesday, rallying from early declines on support from declining US crop ratings that raised uncertainty about production prospects, traders said.
10-07-2019
MPOB collects up to RM6 mln in annual royalties from technology transfer
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has received between RM5 million and RM6 million in royalties per annum for 651 transfer of technologies (TOT) that are applicable for palm oil commercialisation.
10-07-2019
Shut borders to check palm oil smuggling, group tells FG
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to close its borders against neighbouring countries to check the rising cases of smuggling of palm oil and other products not eligible for foreign exchange into the country
10-07-2019
Malaysia-China agree to step up collaboration on TVET
Malaysia and China have agreed to step up collaboration on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to meet Malaysia’s human capital needs
10-07-2019
Modi needs more than tax breaks to make India an investment hub
ndia wants to attract "mega investments†in manufacturing with tax incentives, but it will need more than that to compete with Southeast Asian peers who are gaining from a shift in global supply chains.
10-07-2019
India says Indonesia assures to cut tariffs on sugar
Indonesia will cut tariffs on sugar from India as part of efforts to help facilitate imports of the sweetener, Indonesia's trade minister told his counterpart in New Delhi, the Indian government said in a statement on Tuesday.