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CPO prices to consolidate at RM4,000 to RM4,300
CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Crude Oil Prices Amid US-Iran Conflict
CPO Futures Set To Trade Higher Next Week On Rising Crude Oil Prices
Indonesia\'s SMART In Talks To Resume Business With Unilever
30/09/2011 (Reuters) - Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever (UNc.AS) is in talks to resume business with Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology (SMART) , the Indonesian palm oil firm said on Wednesday.
Indonesia President Vows to Protect Forests
30/09/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday stated his commitment to ensure sustainable development of the country’s environment and forests.
Indonesia Could Be Paid for Conserving Orangutan Forests
30/09/2011 (ENS) - Conserving key Indonesian rainforests inhabited by orangutans could generate revenues three times greater than clearcutting them for palm oil plantations, finds a new report requested by the Indonesian government from the UN Environment Programme, under its Great Apes Survival Partnership, GRASP.
Govt Loses Rp169.797 trillion in Forestry Sector
30/09/2011 (Tempo Interactive) - The government has been urged to review state revenue from the forestry sector. Based on current calculations, from 2004 to 2010 the government has reportedly lost Rp169.797 trillion in unpaid taxes and illegal activity.
Indonesia Crude Palm Oil Export to Fall, Downstream Boost
30/09/2011 (Reuters) - Indonesian crude palm oil exports may shrink due to the slowing global economy which could become worse than the 2008 downturn, but downstream industries and domestic demand for biofuels could benefit, the Indonesian Agriculture Minister said on Thursday.
Philippines To Bolster Palm Oil Industry
30/09/2011 (Fresh Fruit Portal) - The global palm oil industry is big business and its dominated by Indonesia and Malaysia, but now their regional neighbor the Philippines plans to step up its game with the widely-used food, cosmetics and vitamins industry product. The move comes at a time when the global laders in production are aiming to contain expansion due to sustainability concerns over deforestation.
Conservation Offers Better Rewards Than Plantations: UNEP
30/09/2011 (Jakarta Post) - United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) report says conserving rainforests in Indonesia can generate three times more revenue than clearing them for palm oil plantations.
Thailand Needs Commitment to Develop Biofuels, Says CP
30/09/2011 (Bangkok Post) - Thailand has huge potential for energy production from crops but it needs good management and research and development, say energy analysts.
Malaysia Has Ways To Reduce High Stockpile of Palm Oil
29/09/2011 (The Star) - At a recent Globoil Conference in Mumbai, renowned palm oil expert Dorab Mistry highlighted an interesting point that a further drop in palm oil prices may help to cool off the high world food prices.
