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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
VEGOILS-Palm Slips From 5-Month High on U.S. Decision Over Biodiesel Duties
24/08/2017 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures were poised to snap their winning streak on Wednesday, slipping from a five-month high hit in the previous session, as markets reacted to the U.S. decision to impose duties on biodiesel imports from Indonesia and Argentina.
Minister Expresses Concern Over CPO Import Duty to India
24/08/2017 (ANTARA) - Indonesias Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita has expressed concern over Indias decision to raise crude palm oil import duty from 7.5 percent to 15 percent, during his meeting with Indian Minister of Processed Food, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, here on Wednesday.
Malaysia, Indonesia In Talks With China On B5 Biodiesel Programme
24/08/2017 (Bernama) - Malaysia and Indonesia are currently discussing implementation of the B5 biodiesel programme in China, said Plantation and Commodities Industry Minister, Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong.
Plantations Division The Star Performer For Ta Ann
24/08/2017 (Borneo Post) - Local player Ta Ann Holdings Bhd (Ta Ann) saw its core net income of RM68.9 million for the forst half of 2017 (1H17) coming in within expectations, with its plantations segment labelled as the ‘star performer’ by analysts.
Indonesia`s Palm Oil Exports Increase By 25 Percent
24/08/2017 (ANTARA) - Indonesias exports of palm oil during the first semester of 2017 had increased by 25 percent as compared to the same period in 2016, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI).
Crude Palm Oil Futures Weaken By 0.17% on Low Demand
24/08/2017 (Business Standard) - Crude palm oil prices softened by 0.17 per cent to Rs 514.40 per 10 kg in futures market today as traders reduced exposure due to easing demand in the spot market against adequate stocks position.
FGV to Increase Exports of Palm Kernel Shell to Japan
24/08/2017 (The Edge Markets) - Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGV) is looking at raising its palm kernel shell (PKS) exports to Japan to 60,000 tonnes by the end of this year.
Palmolein Oil Strengthens on Rising Demand
24/08/2017 (Outlook India) - Palmolein oil prices strengthened by Rs 100 per quintal at the wholesale oils and oilseeds market today following rising demand from vanaspati millers amid firm trend overseas.
NDE to Engage 10,000 Youths For Dates, Palm Oil Tree Cultivation-DG
24/08/2017 (Vanguard) - The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) says it will soon engage 10,000 youths to nurse two million dates and palm oil tree farming in the country.
