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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
Bird flu adds worries in China, affects meat and v
HONG KONG (May 15 2003) : Japan's import ban on Chinese poultry, sparkedby the discovery of bird flu virus, has added to worries in China whereSars is threatening to eat into domestic demand for meat and vegetableoils, traders said on Wednesday.
Felda to develop social programmes for 103,000 set
HULU TERENGGANU, May 15; Felda's research and development unit formed toplan and implement social development programmes for more than 103,000settlers will start operations on June 1. Felda chairman Tan Sri Dr YusofNoor said the unit was an early step towards improving the performance ofthe land development authority, especially those related to socialdevelopment.
Health experts warn against use of unbranded ghee
LAHORE (May 14 2003) : Health experts have warned the people to abstainfrom using unbranded ghee and cooking oils that were spreading variousdiseases, including cardiovascular problems, indigestion, liver disorder,cholesterol, and renal problems.
Indian edible oil imports surge 24.6 percent
BOMBAY (May 15 2003) : Edible oil imports by India, the world's largestbuyer, jumped 24.6 percent in the first half of the current year to makeup for a domestic shortfall, a leading trade body said on Wednesday.
Malaysian palm oil output to fall: Oil World
HAMBURG (May 14 2003) : Malaysian palm oil output could fall in mid 2003because of drought damage to trees but will rise again later in the year,Hamburg-based newsletter Oil World said.
Oil World sees oilseed prices steady
HAMBURG (May 14 2003) : Global oilseed prices are likely to remain stablein the medium term, Hamburg-based newsletter Oil World said.
Ukrainian palm oil imports fall
KIEV (May 15 2003) : Ukraine's imports of palm oil fell to 2,600 tonnes inMarch compared with 6,700 tonnes in February but were up on January whenthe ex-Soviet state bought 2,350 tonnes from abroad, analysts said onWednesday.
Indonesia to Earn US$2.4 BLN From Crude Palm Oil E
JAKARTA, May 13 Asia Pulse - Indonesia is set to earn US$2.4 billion fromthe export of crude palm oil (CPO) this year, up 12 per cent year-on-year,according to the association of palm oil companies (Gapki).
Oilseed import: solvent extractors association's c
KARACHI (May 13 2003) : The All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Associationhas clarified a story that appeared in the May 3 issue of the BusinessRecorder, which said that about 20 percent general sales tax (GST) may beimposed on oil seed imports.
