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The European Union (EU) announced plans to revise its biofuel policies after the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that parts of its Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) unfairly discriminated against Indonesia's palm oil exports

Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are likely to remain elevated in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025) due to low inventory levels as of the end of last year

AS we leave 2024 further behind, FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) can look back on a journey underpinned by its commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, pursuit of innovation and responsibility towards community empowerment

Malaysia and the United Kingdom have held their first ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee (Jetco) meeting, marking the strengthening of already robust trade relations.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will be a critical vehicle to expand and facilitate investment and trade between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), says Anwar Ibrahim

The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see profit-taking next week as traders pare their positions ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations, according to Interband Group of Companies' senior palm oil trader, Jim Teh

Among the various edible oil crops under agriculture, the oil palm stands out as the most efficient producer by far. The global oil palm area covers just about 26 million hectares, which represents less than 0.5% of the world’s agricultural land – or 5% to 6% of the total edible oil crop planted area globally. Despite its small footprint, oil palm produces more than 36% of global vegetable edible oil

India’s palm oil imports are set to plunge to a near five-year low in January, hit by negative refining margins as the tropical oil’s premium over rivals drives buyers to more competitively priced soy oil, government and industry officials told Reuters

17/01/2025 (Reuters), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third straight session on Thursday and ended at their lowest closing price in more than three months, dragged down by weakness in rival vegetable oils and muted demand.

16/01/2025 (Reuters), Mumbai - India’s palm oil imports are set to plunge to a near five-year low in January, hit by negative refining margins as the tropical oil’s premium over rivals drives buyers to more competitively priced soy oil, government and industry officials told Reuters.

16/01/2025 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower again today on weaker soybean and crude oil prices.

16/01/2025 (Reuters), Jakarta - Indonesia is temporarily freezing the distribution of subsidies for mandatory palm oil biodiesel and replanting programmes, due to a reorganisation at its palm oil fund agency, an official said on Thursday.