Posts By THE BUSINESS TIMES
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40Rice News in EnglishThailand rice farmers demand better support as prices plummet
Thai rice farmers face a crisis as prices drop 30% year-on-year, falling to 8,600 baht per tonne. Government measures worth 1.89 billion...
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43Edible Oil News in EnglishPalm oil prices to stay elevated amid supply squeeze
Malaysia’s palm oil supply has hit a 21-month low, supporting high prices around RM4,500–RM5,000 per tonne. The Malaysian Palm Oil Council expects...
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35Edible Oil News in EnglishMalaysia exported RM288.23mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024
Malaysia exported 54,665 tonnes of palm oil worth RM288.23 million to Central Asia in 2024, with ongoing efforts to strengthen its market...
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45Edible Oil News in EnglishPalm oil sets third weekly gain on Ramadan demand, production declines
Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third straight week, gaining 5.04% due to a weaker ringgit, higher Ramadan demand, and lower...
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53Sugar News in EnglishGlobal sugar market seen shifting to surplus in 2025-2026
The global sugar market is expected to shift to a 2.7 million-tonne surplus in 2025/26, reversing a 3.7 million-tonne deficit, according to...
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41Edible Oil News in EnglishPalm declines on weak rival oil, stronger ringgit
Malaysian palm oil exports for Jan. 1-20 declined by 18.2% to 23% due to a stronger ringgit, making it less attractive to...
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48Edible Oil News in EnglishPalm trades lower on profit taking ahead of Christmas holidays
Malaysian palm oil futures dropped 0.62% on Tuesday as traders took profits ahead of the Christmas holidays. The market's rally from Indonesia's...
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82Edible Oil News in EnglishMalaysia, Indonesia push for stronger cooperation in palm oil industry
Malaysia and Indonesia, through the CPOPC, aim to tackle global palm oil industry challenges, including EU regulations, promote sustainability, and expand market...
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66Edible Oil News in EnglishPalm rebounds on stronger rival oils
Malaysian palm oil futures rose 1.46% to 4,710 ringgit per metric ton, driven by gains in rival edible oils on global markets....
