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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
PublicInvest maintains 'Neutral' on plantations on lack re-rating catalysts
PublicInvest research has maintained its neutral outlook for the plantations sector following the release of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board's (MPOB) projection for a strong price recovery in 2019.
Malaysian palm oil price climbs to one-week high on rising price outlook
Malaysian palm oil futures reversed losses in its second half of trade on Thursday, rising to a one-week peak as sentiment turned bullish on higher price forecasts from an industry conference.
Malaysia plans to double palm oil use in biodiesel by 2020 — govt
Malaysia plans to double the mix of palm oil in its biodiesel programme by 2020 in a bid to reduce high domestic stockpiles and boost sustainable energy sources, the government said on Thursday.
Slow replanting of palm a blow to Indonesia's efforts on environment
An ambitious scheme to replant about a fifth of the land under palm oil in Indonesia is running far behind schedule, marking a blow to efforts by the world's top producer to lift yields and fend off attacks on the sustainability of the crop
Palm oil must seek new demand ahead of EU curbs, says Sime
Palm oil industry needs to find new sources of demand to offset potential losses from the European Union’s move to ban palm-based biodiesel, according to Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad, Chief Operating Officer for downstream business at Sime Darby Plantation
WHO should retract and rectify wrongful allegations against palm oil industry
Malaysia wants World Health Organisation (WHO) to retract and rectify its recent wrongful allegations of likening palm oil marketing to that of lobbying tobacco and alcohol.
Indonesian NGOs warn EU of environmental and humanitarian risks of palm oil-based biofuels
In an open letter to the European Commission, a group of Indonesian non-state actors have warned of forest destruction, land grabbing, human rights violations and corruption linked to the support of palm oil-based biofuels
Johor in talks with Cyprus on importing oil palm
The state government is in discussion with Cyprus on the possibility of importing palm oil from Johor, says Mentri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering lifting some tariffs on China to help get a trade deal done
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and some Trump administration officials are pushing for the US to lift tariffs on Chinese goods to calm worried investors and get Beijing on board with a larger trade deal, according to a new report
