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Malaysia’s palm oil stocks rise in July despite 14.5pc jump in exports
Malaysian end of July palm oil stocks hit near two-year high
Gapki warns of sharp production losses
El Nino, biodiesel demand support CPO prices despite rising stocks
Indonesia to Launch ISPO Certification
04/05/2011 (Commodity Online) - In a bid to promote the sustainable nature of business in palm oil production, the Indonesian government is about to introduce Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification that would bring producers of palm oil under strict environmental norms.
New Govt Changes Import/Export Licence System
04/05/2011 (Myanmar Times) - March 30 was a historic day for Myanmar – it marked the dissolution of the State Peace and Development Council and heralded the start of a new, democratically elected government.
Sri Lanka Stocks End Down 1.2-pct
04/05/2011 (Lanka Business Online) - Sri Lankan shares closed down Tuesday with losses in high value shares dragging the indices down and turnover boosted by large deals among oil palm companies, brokers said.
SE Asian Palm Oil Firms Go on African Land
03/05/2011 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian palm oil firms are turning to Africa as land runs out back home and world demand for cheap cooking oil soars, but the continent's harsh weather, high costs and land disputes could derail their plans.
Indonesia Palm Oil Tax Will Not Change Much: Minister
03/05/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - Indonesia will not make large-scale changes to the way it works out its palm oil export tax, the deputy agriculture minister said on Friday.
High Tech Called Key To Netherlands Agricultural Exports
03/05/2011 (Bernama) - The Netherlands is just the size of the state of Pahang, yet it is among the world's three largest exporters of agricultural products.
China\'s Wen says to speed up transport links with SE Asia
03/05/2011 (Reuters) - China will speed up the development of transport connections with Southeast Asia, building roads, telecommunication and power links as it seeks to boost trade, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Saturday.
CPO Prices Expected to Remain Bearish
03/05/2011 (The Star) - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain bearish this week on concern over rising supply amid soft demand.
IJM Sees Future Earnings From Indonesian Venture
03/05/2011 (The Star) - IJM Plantations Bhd expects its Indonesian venture to significantly contribute to the company\'s production and earnings by end-2014 onwards.
