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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
Felda has to seek govt assistance as it is facing cashflow problem
PETALING JAYA: Apart from a forensic audit, the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) is undertaking a review of its role as the guardian of the settlers, following cashflow problems faced by the agency.
Vessel carrying U.S. soybean cargo empties cargo at Chinese port - shipping data
A vessel carrying about 70,000 tonnes of U.S. soybeans has unloaded its cargo worth at least $23 million at the Chinese port of Dalian, according to shipping data on Thomson Reuters Eikon on Thursday.
Turkey invites US to panel in WTO over doubling of tariffs
Turkey invited the U.S. to a panel in the World Trade Organization (WTO) about doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said on Wednesday.
Spirit of give and take needed in Japan-US trade talks
The Japanese and US governments have completed their first meeting for new ministerial-level trade talks.
Ideas: US-China trade war: Nationalist economics follow nationalistic politics
If trade is the engine of world economic growth, then the engine will be shifting to a lower gear soon. This year, the world’s two largest economies — the US and China — embarked on a trade war.
Crude palm oil futures slip 0.35% on low demand
Crude palm oil prices drift lower by 0.35 per cent to Rs 593.80 per 10 kg in futures market today as speculators cut positions in line with weak international prices and on muted spot demand.
REFILE-Emerging market currency woes trigger palm oil demand concerns
Sliding emerging market currencies are ringing alarm bells among traders concerned that palm oil demand will weaken across the region from China to Iran, as reduced purchasing power cuts into imports into countries like Turkey and India.
Extending palm oil production in Africa threatens primate conservation
Future expansion of the palm oil industry could have a dramatic impact on African primates, according to the findings of a new study led by the Joint Research Centre, the European Commission's science and knowledge service
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Thursday Aug 16
KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Thursday Aug 16.