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Malaysian palm oil futures climbed 2% on Wednesday, set for a second session of sharp gains, underpinned by strength in rival Dalian oils and higher October exports against the backdrop of slowing output.

The "World Food & Agriculture -- Statistical Yearbook 2020" offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the current global food and agriculture landscape, including information ranging from farming trends, inputs use, labor utilization, food security and nutrition to greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of agriculture on the environment.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): Bursa Malaysia has regained market capitalisation of RM412 billion as a result of the rebound from the mid-March trough over the past seven months between March 18 and Oct 19, 2020, according to Bloomberg data.

FGV Holdings Bhd stated that it had paid its dues to the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and the state agency should not use FGV’s listing in 2012 as the reason for the losses incurred by the state agency.

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures rose 1% on Tuesday, closing near session highs, on strong export demand

Indonesia is seeing a rise in agriculture exports as its coffee, vegetables and fruits are in demand overseas despite declining global trade.

Malaysian palm oil futures firmed on Tuesday on hopes of an uptick in Oct. 1-20 exports ahead of cargo surveyor data due later in the day, although lower Dalian oils limited gains.

Japanese renewable power producer Erex is planning to start exporting palm kernel shells (PKS) through a tie-up with a local company. This is aimed to ensure stable supply of the fuel, ahead of the start-up of its new PKS-fired power plants in Japan.

The import of edible oils to the country reduced by 12 per cent in the first 11 months of the oil year 2019-20. (The oil year ranges from November to October.)

Oil palm smallholders in Sarawak are encouraged to apply for Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.

Malaysian authorities must work harder to deal with allegations of forced labour, say labour activists after Malaysia’s rubber glove industry was added to a US list of goods produced with forced labour.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged on Monday to help Japanese companies diversify their supply chains across Southeast Asia, making a case for tighter economic cooperation to countries wary of China's growing influence in the region