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A delicate balance for biodiesel mandate
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices
Crude Palm Oil Futures Down on Profit-taking
05/05/2011 (Business Standard) - Crude palm oil prices declined by Rs 2 to Rs 515.50 per 10 kg in futures trade today on emergence of profit-taking, driven by subdued spot market demand.
Big Potential For Malaysia In Renewable Energy, Says MGCC
05/05/2011 (Bernama) - The potential for Malaysia in the renewable energy sector is very high as it has plenty of resources, such as oil palm waste, that can be capitalised to generate biomass energy, says the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC).
Indonesia\'s Astra Agro Says Palm Oil Output Rises in Q1
05/05/2011 (Reuters) - Astra Agro Lestari produced 275,100 tonnes of crude palm oil (CPO) during the first quarter, up 25.7 percent versus the same period last year, Indonesia's largest listed plantation firm said on Wednesday.
\'Palm Oil May Remain Above RM3,000/tonne\'
04/05/2011 (Business Times) - Crude palm oil (CPO) prices may still hold above RM3,000 per tonne in June, says ECM Libra Capital Sdn Bhd.
Indonesia to Launch ISPO Certification
04/05/2011 (Commodity Online) - In a bid to promote the sustainable nature of business in palm oil production, the Indonesian government is about to introduce Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification that would bring producers of palm oil under strict environmental norms.
New Govt Changes Import/Export Licence System
04/05/2011 (Myanmar Times) - March 30 was a historic day for Myanmar – it marked the dissolution of the State Peace and Development Council and heralded the start of a new, democratically elected government.
Sri Lanka Stocks End Down 1.2-pct
04/05/2011 (Lanka Business Online) - Sri Lankan shares closed down Tuesday with losses in high value shares dragging the indices down and turnover boosted by large deals among oil palm companies, brokers said.
SE Asian Palm Oil Firms Go on African Land
03/05/2011 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian palm oil firms are turning to Africa as land runs out back home and world demand for cheap cooking oil soars, but the continent's harsh weather, high costs and land disputes could derail their plans.
Indonesia Palm Oil Tax Will Not Change Much: Minister
03/05/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - Indonesia will not make large-scale changes to the way it works out its palm oil export tax, the deputy agriculture minister said on Friday.
