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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
RI eyes European market through trade talks with EEU
Indonesia is striving to improve its access to the European market via three different arrangements with economic unions on the continent.
Malaysian palm oil price down over 1% on weaker US soyoil
Malaysian palm oil futures fell over 1 percent on Friday, recording a fifth session of declines in six, tracking weakness in soyoil on the U.S. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).
RCEP talks to be held in Indonesia
Representatives of 16 Asia-Pacific countries will start talks on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, on Tuesday.
Leavers are discovering the difficult truth about trade deals
Wanting to forge new trading relationships after Brexit and securing them are two very different things.
Australia to fast-track UK trade pact in event of no-deal Brexit
Australia’s trade minister has said his country is ready to sign a fast-tracked trade agreement with the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit, but poured cold water on Britain’s ambition to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership regional bloc.
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Friday Feb 15
The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Friday Feb 15.
Malaysian palm oil price snaps four days of losses on likely lower Feb output
Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 1 percent in the second half of trade on Thursday, ending the day higher on expectations of slowing February output in line with seasonal trend and improving exports.
Diversifying agriculture industry
The Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP) plans to develop a large-scale coconut plantation in Johor as part of the government’s plan to help farmers cope with the fluctuating price of crude palm oil (CPO).
Bursa closes higher after Q4 2018 GDP exceeds forecast
Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Thursday after the economy in the fourth quarter grew above expectations and Bank Negara expects steady growth for this year.
