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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
Japan trade minister stresses need for bigger TPP
Japan's minister for the Trans-Pacific trade pact, Toshimitsu Motegi, has stressed the need for more members to join.
RSPO should not become ‘elitist certification’
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) members have been urged against pursuing the strictest environmental and social standards on oil palm smallholders, or risk becoming an elitist certification.
Soybean exports face stiff U.S. competition
Although the ongoing trade war between China and the U.S. has been a good opportunity for Canada to increase its soybean exports to China, industry experts say there have been tradeoffs elsewhere.
Palm oil debate - sustainable products a solution
Palm oil can be found in food and cosmetics everywhere: in fact, half of the world’s population uses palm oil in food
China blames 'excuses' for APEC discord, as U.S. ties sour again
A major Asia-Pacific summit's failure to agree on a communique resulted from certain countries "excusing" protectionism, a top Chinese diplomat said, in a veiled criticism of Washington that further sours the tone of China-U.S. ties ahead of a G20 meet
Should You Sell Soybeans on the Rally?
The marketshare for exports could drive soybean prices, economist says.
China hopes new Maldives government will not pull out of free trade agreement
China has said it has a "firm and clear cut will" to maintain good ties with the Maldives as it played down reports of a pro-India tilt by the new Maldivian government and hoped that Male would make the "right choice" and not pull out of a free trade deal with Beijing
Japan MOF urged to implement sales tax hike, prevent downturn
A panel advising Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso urged the government on Tuesday to go ahead with a planned sales tax hike next October, taking all steps needed to prevent a downturn while also avoiding fiscal expansion.
Indonesia keen to buy sugar from India; seeks duty cut on refined palm oil
An Indian delegation is scheduled to visit Indonesia this week to negotiate trade between the two nations for these two commodities
