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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
Malaysia state palm oil agency Felda says chairman steps down
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Reuters) - The chairman of Malaysia’s state palm oil plantation agency, the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda), has resigned, an agency spokesman said on Monday, confirming earlier reports.
Debate follows British supermarket chain’s decision to ban palm oil
An aggressive lobbying campaign spearheaded by actors from Indonesia and Malaysia, the world’s top palm oil producers, have framed the ban as an attack on small farmers, although the industry is dominated by large companies.
Palm oil futures hit 1-month peak on 1st day of post-GE trade
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian benchmark crude palm oil futures surged to their highest in a month at the opening of trade today, the first session since the stunning election defeat of a coalition that ruled the country for six decades.
Debate ensues over British supermarket chain’s decision to ban palm oil
The uproar over Iceland Foods’ decision to ban palm oil from its own-label products has been loud and swift. While many applaud the move as a bold stance against deforestation and land grabbing by plantation companies, others — including some scientists and conservation groups — fear the British supermarket chain may be making things worse.
Could Gabon Be on the Forefront of Africa's Next Big Oil Boom?
Sitting on the terrace of his presidential palace overseeing Libreville’s beachfront avenue, Ali Bongo contemplates the growth of Gabon’s capital. “Everything you see today wasn’t here 10 years ago,†says Gabon’s 59-year-old president, sporting a perfectly tailored camel suit and a gleaming Rolex watch.
New govt expected to continue shoring up palm oil sector — Eastport
KUALA LUMPUR (May 11): The incoming Malaysian government is expected to continue shoring up the palm oil sector, in order to remain competitive against Indonesia, said Singapore-based shipbroking & consultancy company, Eastport Maritime Pte Ltd.
Ag trader Wilmar worried by US-China trade spat
Wilmar International, the agricultural commodity trader controlled by Malaysia’s Kouk family, has warned a tit-for-tat trade war between China and US could impact the performance of its oilseeds business, one of the largest in the industry.
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Tuesday May 8
KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Tuesday May 8.
Malaysian palm oil price chalks up biggest daily gain in four months
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures clocked their highest daily gain in four months on Monday, tracking an uptrend in crude oil prices and supported by soyoil on the U.S. Chicago Board of Trade.
