![BNM's international reserve rise to US$114.1 bln as at June 14, 2024 BNM's international reserve rise to US$114.1 bln as at June 14, 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719206459_tbBANKNEGARA.jpg)
BNM's international reserve rise to US$114.1 bln as at June 14, 2024
Bank Negara Malaysia said the reserves position was sufficient to finance 5.5 months of imports of goods and service.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671777659_kelapasawit.jpg)
India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April
The imports from Malaysia comprised 50,181 tonnes of refined, bleached, and deodorised palmolein and 227,649 tonnes of crude palm oil.
Wed May 15 2024
![Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714719117_TayyipErdogan.jpg)
Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation
Turkey stopped all exports and imports to and from Israel, the Turkish trade ministry said.
Fri May 03 2024
![EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710412296_TBhutan.jpg)
EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility
In a landmark move in climate policy, the European Union is set to enact a ban on imports linked to deforestation.
Thu Mar 14 2024
![French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest edges closer to Paris French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest edges closer to Paris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706184210_demonstration.jpg)
French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest edges closer to Paris
The farmers urged the government to protect them from cheap imports, rising costs and red tape.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693542067_TBKatsuo.jpg)
Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports
Russia is one of the biggest marine product suppliers to China and is seeking to increase its market share.
Wed Sep 27 2023
![China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694954441_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the MoU will help to protect the interest of oil palm smallholders and producers alike.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Malaysia lifts suspension on Australian live cattle imports Malaysia lifts suspension on Australian live cattle imports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687164076_lembu.jpg)
Malaysia lifts suspension on Australian live cattle imports
The decision to lift the suspension was made after Malaysia received a full investigation report from Australian authorities.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![Beyond Benih programme will reduce dependence on imports - Ahmad Zahid Beyond Benih programme will reduce dependence on imports - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691749885_TBZahidHamidi.jpg)
Beyond Benih programme will reduce dependence on imports - Ahmad Zahid
DPM Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the programme will be able to be scaled up with the cooperation of Felcra Berhad.
Fri Aug 11 2023
![Malaysia blocks live cattle imports from Australia after skin disease scare Malaysia blocks live cattle imports from Australia after skin disease scare](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687164076_lembu.jpg)
Malaysia blocks live cattle imports from Australia after skin disease scare
Australia was urgently engaging with Malaysian counterparts to lift the curbs while confirming the country remained free from the disease.
Thu Aug 10 2023
![Hong Kong will ban seafood imports if Japan releases nuclear water Hong Kong will ban seafood imports if Japan releases nuclear water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689162016_TBJapaneseimports.jpg)
Hong Kong will ban seafood imports if Japan releases nuclear water
Hong Kong is Japan's second-largest market for agricultural and fisheries exports.
Wed Jul 12 2023
![India's palm oil imports hit 27-month low, buyers pick cheaper soft oils - dealers India's palm oil imports hit 27-month low, buyers pick cheaper soft oils - dealers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620805959_kelapasawit.jpg)
India's palm oil imports hit 27-month low, buyers pick cheaper soft oils - dealers
Price-sensitive Asian buyers typically rely on palm oil because of the low cost and quick shipping times.
Tue Jun 06 2023
![Top palm oil buyer India's May imports set to fall to 27-month low Top palm oil buyer India's May imports set to fall to 27-month low](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620805959_kelapasawit.jpg)
Top palm oil buyer India's May imports set to fall to 27-month low
The surprising drop in palm oil imports by India, the world's biggest importer of vegetable oils, could bring down palm oil prices.
Tue May 23 2023
![US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81682494000_JoeBiden.jpg)
US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto
Joe Biden waived tariffs on solar imports from Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam for two years last June.
Thu May 04 2023
![India's March palm oil imports jump on discounts - Dealers India's March palm oil imports jump on discounts - Dealers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654181170_PalmOil.jpg)
India's March palm oil imports jump on discounts - Dealers
The rise in palm oil imports by India, could help Malaysia lower its stocks and support palm oil prices, the traders said.
Wed Apr 05 2023