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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
Nextgreen and two Japanese firms to invest in palm oil venture
Printing and publishing company Nextgreen Global Bhd is co-investing around RM700mil with two listed Japanese firms to utilise palm oil industry waste and biomass for the development of the second phase of the Green Technology Park in Pekan, Pahang
Malaysia to assume CPOPC leadership
Malaysia will assume the chairmanship of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) from Jan 1, 2019, for a period of two years.
U.S. agriculture coalition meets in Havana despite Trump crackdown
Representatives of U.S. agribusiness, the farming lobby and related industries opened a three-day conference in Cuba on Thursday aimed at increasing sales and cooperation with a country that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly lambasted and promised to tighten sanctions on.
Indonesia to ratify Pakistan trade deal to protect palm oil exports
The Indonesian government will push ahead and ratify a trade deal with Pakistan to protect US$1.5 billion in annual palm oil exports to the South Asia nation, a cabinet minister said.
APEC to focus on advancing Asia-Pacific free trade
The 21 member countries in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation will meet this month to discuss free trade within the region and share concerns over the rising tide of protectionism.
Argentina biodiesel chamber: U.S. review of tariffs could revive halted exports
The U.S. decision to review its tariffs on Argentine biodiesel could mean a reversal of fortune for exporters whose shipments from the South American country have been practically nil, the biodiesel chamber of Argentina said on Thursday.
National commodity policy to be improved
The National Commodity Policy will be improved with the inclusion of a new direction and targets for the nation's agro-commodity industry, says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok.
Sime Darby Plantation, Nestle to team up to offer helpline
Sime Darby Plantation Bhd (SDP) and Nestle have teamed up on a programme to provide a highly enhanced helpline for SDP’s plantation workers employed at the company’s estates in Malaysia.
Indonesia Will Not Cut Export Levy on Palm Oil, Chief Economics Minister Says
Indonesia has decided not to make any changes to export levies on palm oil, Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Darmin Nasution said on Thursday.
