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Palm oil farmers say US ban hurts more than 32,000 planters

[ad_1] An association representing small-scale farmers said that the US Customs and Border Protection’s accusation that FGV was using forced labor is unfounded, as most of the workers operate their own farms. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil planters condemned the US blockade on imports of FGV Holdings Bhd products, saying …

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Thailand approves partial reopening of borders to tourists

[ad_1] BANGKOK, Oct.3 (AFP): Thailand will begin reopening its borders to outsiders and kick-start a tourism industry hit by Covid-19 (coronavirus) with a flight from China later this month, authorities said Friday at night (October 3). The kingdom’s economy relies heavily on foreign visitors, but the country expects a fraction …

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A more vicious antagonist than Trump

[ad_1] YOUR OPINION | “Now that he’s gotten home, we’ll see if Trump will follow the real science … or the charlatans.” Trump and Melania test positive for Covid-19 ScarletHamster1885: It’s difficult to generate sympathy for US President Donald Trump and his administration for doing next to nothing to contain …

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