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13-10-2025
M’sia to step up efforts against anti-palm oil lobby, says Anwar
11/10/2025 (Free Malaysia Today), Petaling Jaya - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia has succeeded in countering Western criticism of palm oil through increased exports, especially to China and India, thanks to its scientific findings.
10-10-2025
Indonesia’s renewed biodiesel push can boost palm oil prices, says CIMB Securities
10/10/2025 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - A biodiesel renewed push by Indonesia could support higher palm oil prices and lead to investors re-accessing valuations of plantation stocks, said CIMB Securities.
10-10-2025
CBM to inject US$30M into fuel oil sector
10/10/2025 (The Global New Light of Myanmar) - The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) announced on 8 October that it would sell US$30 million to those engaged in the fuel oil industry.
10-10-2025
Indonesia Banks on B50 Palm Oil Fuel to End Diesel Import Next Year
09/10/2025 (Jakarta Globe), Jakarta - Indonesia is currently running road tests on B50, the biodiesel containing a 50 percent palm oil blend, as the country wishes to stop buying foreign diesel starting next year.
10-10-2025
Palm rises for third session on stronger Dalian rivals
09/10/2025 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third straight session on Thursday, tracking rival Dalian oils, although weaker crude oil prices capped the gains.
10-10-2025
Businesses look to import palm oil sustainably as EU legislation bites
09/10/2025 (Ukr Agro Consult) - Palm oil, most of which is imported to Europe from Indonesia and Malaysia, has been a focus of EU policymaking for two decades because of concerns that EU biofuels policy was driving unsustainable production practices.
10-10-2025
Asian Palm Oil Alliance, Council for Palm Oil Producing Countries to build sustainable palm oil supply chain
09/10/2025 (Milling Middle & Africa), India - The Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA), the Council for Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), and Solidaridad Network Asia Limited have joined forces through a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Mumbai on September 25, 2025, to build a more stable and sustainable palm oil supply chain, particularly focusing on India and South Asia.
10-10-2025
Malaysian stocks expected to fall in coming months
09/10/2025 (Oils and Fats International) - Malaysian palm oil stocks are expected to end the year at around 1.7M tonnes due to a seasonal slowdown in production alongside rising exports to meet festive season demand, according to The Star.
09-10-2025
Palm oil closes at highest in 7 weeks
Malaysian palm oil futures gained more than 1 percent on Wednesday, driven by stronger soyoil and crude oil prices that prompted traders to cover short positions.
09-10-2025
Indonesia on course for B50 biodiesel in 2026 to lessen gasoil imports, minister says
Indonesia is forging ahead with its plan to make biodiesel containing 50% palm oil-based biofuel, or B50, mandatory in 2026 in a bid to lower gasoil imports, its energy minister said.
09-10-2025
Malaysian palm oil gains on anticipation of lower output
Malaysian palm oil futures climbed on Tuesday, snapping two straight sessions of losses, driven by expectations of lower palm production and firmer soyoil prices.
09-10-2025
Companies warn EU anti-deforestation law delays are endangering forests, and other climate and nature news
Last month the EU delayed the launch of its anti-deforestation law for a second time, after it revealed that its IT systems weren't prepared yet for the changes. This law requires businesses selling goods including soy, beef and palm oil into EU markets to provide proof that their products did not cause deforestation