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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
Palm Oil Futures Test Resistance Levels
18/07/2017 (Hindu Business Line) - Malaysian palm oil futures on Monday ended lower despite initial gains in rival oilseed soy, and cargo surveyor data showing stronger export demand.
Malaysia Lowers August Crude Palm Oil Export Tax to 5.5 Pct - Govt Circular
18/07/2017 (Reuters) - Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer after Indonesia, will lower its crude palm oil export tax to 5.5 percent in August from 6.5 percent in July, according to a government circular on Monday.
Indonesia May Palm, Palm Kernel Oil Exports Rise 49 Pct y/y -Assoc
18/07/2017 (Reuters) - Indonesia's palm and palm kernel oil exports rose 49 percent in May from the same month a year earlier, the Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) said in a statement on Monday.
Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
18/07/2017 (Associated Press of Pakistan) - Two ships M.V Alliance St Louis and M.T Chemroad Echo carrying General Cargo and Palm oil took berths at Multi Purpose Terminal and Liquid Cargo Terminal respectively during last 24 hours, said a report issued by Port Qasim Authority (PQA) here on Monday.
Lost Revenue Due to Labour Shortage
18/07/2017 (The Star) - The shortage of farm labour at Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGV) is costing the oil palm planter millions of ringgit in lost revenue, contributing to its cash-flow problems.
Difficult to Conclude FTA With EU If Palm Oil Continues to Be Discriminated: Mah
18/07/2017 (New Straits Times) - Malaysia's free trade agreement talks with the European Union (EU) is not likely to conclude if palm oil continues to be discriminated with tariff and technical trade barriers, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong said today.
MSPO Key to Meeting Amsterdam Declaration's Requirement: Mah Siew Kong
18/07/2017 (New Straits Times) - The government sees the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme as key to the Amsterdam Declaration that requires all palm oil shipped into Europe to be certified as sustainably-produced, by 2020.
The Strategic Program to Boost Exports of Indonesian F&B Industry
18/07/2017 (Netralnews) - Industry Minister Airlangga Hartarto called on national food and beverage industries to boost exports as part of its efforts to increase performance.
Higher Earnings Ahead For Eonmetall, Says AmInvest Research
18/07/2017 (The Star) - AmInvestment Research has raised its net profit forecast for Eonmetall Group by 13% for FY18 and 28% for FY19 and upgrade its fair value to 97 sen from 78 senon higher revenue expected from three segments.
