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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
Oil palm tree growers hit hard by price decline
Oil palm tree growers in Indragiri Hulu, Riau province have been experiencing losses amid declines in the price of oil palm fresh fruit bunches to only Rp 600 (4 US cents) per kilogram, from Rp 1,300 per kg in previous months.
Crops are rotting in fields as Trump’s trade war bites US farmers
American farmers are struggling to find storage for crops that would usually be sold overseas, with some being forced to leave produce rotting in fields as a last resort, as the trade conflict between the US and China continues.
EU rapeseed sowings disrupted by drought, more imports possible
A sharp cut in rapeseed sowings in the European Union’s main producers has raised industry fears of a smaller than expected 2019 crop and a larger import need.
'Sustainable palm oil revolution' call
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) claimed to have started a sustainable palm oil revolution since 2004 at its inception.
Moody’s: Support for RSPO-compliant firms, Sime praised
Oil palm planters, particularly companies which comply with tighter sustainability standards of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), will have better support in their credit profile ratings, according Moody’s Investors Service.
Bilateral agreement renewed for Singapore Army to train, exercise in India
Singapore and India renewed a bilateral agreement that will see the Singapore Army continue to train and exercise in India and agreed to step up intelligence and information sharing in maritime security.
The US-China tariffs list is 7,705 items long - here's who could sell them instead if there's a trade war
US-China trade tensions are keeping markets on edge, following some mixed messages in recent days.
Malaysia key beneficiary in US-China trade war
Malaysia has emerged as a clear winner in an in-depth analysis on potential beneficiaries of import substitution, as a result of the US-China trade war.
China frustrated as global trade deal minus US delayed again
The world is now divided between allies of the United States and allies of China, specifically when it comes to trade.
