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* Uncertainty over Europe weighs, but losses were limited on bargain hunting * Coming up: Malaysian palm oil exports for May 1-25 on Friday * Palm oil to fall more to 2,971 ringgit...

* Palm futures hit 2,993 ringgit, lowest since Dec. 19, 2011 * Malaysia palm oil exports higher, but Europe woes weigh (Updates prices) By Chew Yee Kiat SINGAPORE, May 23 (Reuters) -...

* Traded volumes thin at 6,230 lots as traders were cautious * Malaysia palm oil exports for May 1-20 rise from last month * Palm oil neutral in 3,019-3,136 ringgit range -technicals ...

Singapore shares rose by midday, with palm oil giant Wilmar International Ltd outperforming the market as traders scooped up the stock after a heavy sell-off triggered by the firm's worse-than-expected quarterly earnings.

UOB Kay Hian initiated coverage of Bumitama Agri Ltd with a "buy" rating and a target price of S$1.10, citing the palm oil firm's production prospects and strong oil extraction rate.

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's government said on Monday it would protect a strip of peatland in Aceh province at the centre of an international storm over palm oil development, in a case that had become a test of the country's commitment to halt deforestation.

JAKARTA, May 21 (Reuters) - Indonesia's government said on Monday it would protect a strip of peatland in Aceh province at the centre of an international storm over palm oil development, in a case that had become a test of the country's commitment to halt deforestation.

* Malaysia palm oil exports for May 1-20 up 2.1 pct ..... export rise of 3.1 pct for same period * Palm oil to hover in 3,019-3,136 ringgit ..... SINGAPORE, May 21 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures edged up on Monday on improving …