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Palm tracks gains in Dalian and Chicago rival oils, stronger crude
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Malaysia raises palm oil export duty for April
Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
India bans import of refined palm oil -govt notification
India has banned imports of refined palm oil, a government notification said on Wednesday, as New Delhi tries to curb imports from Malaysia following criticism from Kuala Lumpur on India's actions in the Kashmir region and its new citizenship law.
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India predicts slower 5% growth, likely prompting budget stimulus India on Tuesday forecast 5% growth for the current financial year, the slowest pace in 11 years, which will likely prompt the finance minister to opt for extra fiscal stimulus when she presents the annual budget next month.
FGV to reduce reliance on CPO price
FGV Holdings Bhd said it plans to leverage on the upturn in CPO price to build more a more resilient entity and transform it into an organisation that is not wholly dependent on CPO price for its performance.
Govt puts restrictions on import of refined palm oil
According to a notification of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), "import policy" is amended from "free to restricted" for refined bleached deodorised palm oil and refined bleached deodorised palmolein.
Palm oil processors top plantations in destroying proboscis monkey habitat
The oil palm processing industry has overtaken palm plantations as the biggest cause of the loss of habitat for the endangered proboscis monkey in Indonesia’s Balikpapan Bay
50,000-hectare palm oil plantation to be developed in Caraga region
An oil firm is planÂning to develop an initial 50,000-hectare palm oil plantation in Northeastern MinÂdanao or the Caraga region this year.
Technology Being Used to Combat Freshwater Shortages, Deforestation
A shortage of freshwater and the deforestation of the planet are major global concerns, that will have a devastating impact on society if left unchecked.
Putrajaya rolls out Biodiesel 20 fuel in Langkawi
The government has rolled out the Biodiesel 20 programme as part of efforts to boost the use of palm oil and cut greenhouse emissions.
What to watch for in commodities
It’s time for some 2020 foresight in raw materials. After commodities posted a 10% advance last year, how will crude to coffee fare in the months to come?
