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A delicate balance for biodiesel mandate
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices
Sime Darby Plantation Increases Salary For 37,000 Workers
07/06/2011 (Bernama) - In an unprecedented move, Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd (SDP) has increased the salaries of 37,000 of its estate and mill workers throughout the country, with each of them expected to earn an extra RM200 in basic salary effective July 1st.
Equatorial Palm Oil Optimistic on Market Outlook
07/06/2011 (Interactive Investor) - Full-year results from Equatorial Palm Oil (PAL), the Liberian-focused palm oil development company, revealed a robust financial position.
Indonesia Rises To 27th Biggest Exporter In The World In 2010
07/06/2011 (Jakarta Post) - Indonesia was the 27th biggest exporting country in the world in 2010, moving up three places from a year before and supplanting Norway, Sweden and Poland, according to data released by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
European Palm oil Drops Ahead of Stocks Data
07/06/2011 (Business Recorder) - Palm oil prices eased on Monday on the European vegetable oil market on expectations for higher palm oil stocks, market sources said.
Economists Cautiously Optimistic On Exports
07/06/2011 (The Star) - April's double digit growth in exports on a year-on-year basis, supported by growth in commodity exports, may be the beginning of a trend going forward.
Positive Outlook For EPO Despite Year Loss
07/06/2011 (Share Cast) - Equatorial Palm Oil (EPO) has announced a US$4.4m loss before tax for the year to the end of 31 December 2010, which it said was in line with expectations.
Finance Ministry Puts Tax Rebate Measure on Hold Amid Criticism
07/06/2011 (Focus Taiwan News Channel) - The Ministry of Finance decided Monday to put on hold a tax refund policy for companies affected by the widening food contamination scandal after facing harsh criticism from the general public.
Low Risk For Kretam’s Venture Into Palm Oil Downstream Business
06/06/2011 (The Star) - Kretam Holdings Bhd, a Sabah-based plantation company, said the risks associated with it moving into the production of refined palm oil products is mitigated as there are only two other refineries in Sandakan that would be in competition for the supply of crude palm oil.
Commodity Exports Stay Buoyant
06/06/2011 (Business Times) - Commodity exports continued to be strong, driving growth in external demand in April.
