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01/07/2025 (The Edge Malaysia), Jakarta - Indonesia's crude and refined palm oil exports soared 53% in May from a year ago, data from the statistics bureau showed, as the tropical oil started trading at a discount to its rivals, boosting demand from key buyers.

01/07/2025 (Ainvest) - Indonesia's palm oil exports have become a focal point of global commodity markets, with surges and slumps reflecting complex interplays of policy, demand, and sustainability challenges. As the world's largest palm oil producer, Indonesia's ability to sustain export growth hinges on navigating geopolitical trade barriers, domestic policy shifts, and the ever-present environmental scrutiny. Let's dissect the drivers, risks, and investment implications of this dynamic sector.

01/07/2025 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will hold an engagement session with palm oil industry stakeholders on July 3, said Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Chan Fong Hin.

01/07/2025 (Jakarta Globe), Jakarta - Indonesia’s palm oil exports enjoyed a double-digit growth this year as of May, with an unchanged list of top buyers, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) data released on Tuesday.

01/07/2025 (New Straits Times), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures slipped for the second straight session on Tuesday, tracking weaknesses in rival oils in the Dalian and Chicago markets and softer crude oil prices.

01/07/2025 (MSN) - Palm oil is set to make a strong comeback in the Indian edible oil market, driven by its price competitiveness and rising import volumes. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Atul Chaturvedi, Chairman of the Asian Palm Oil Alliance, said, “Palm will definitely claw back its mojo and recover whatever loss it had incurred in the past.”

30/06/2025 (New Straits Times), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures traded lower on Monday, paring the previous session's gains, as weakness in Dalian palm oil and crude oil prices weighed on sentiment.

30/06/2025 (The Hindu Business Line) - Palm oil is increasingly becoming a commodity in demand globally. It has the highest yield among vegetable oils, accounting for nearly 35 per cent of global vegetable oil while using less than 10 per cent of the land allocated for all crops. Its versatility and efficiency makes it essential for global food security and economic development. However, sustainability concerns persist. Recognising this, the Malaysian palm oil industry is working to transition into a zero-waste circular economy — raising awareness among smallholders, adopting renewable energy and exploring carbon credit trading.

1/07/2025 (Citizen Journal) - Prayer oil scam in Penang sees subsidised cooking oil sold at 228% profit, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and consumer vigilance.

28/06/2025 (The Star Online), Johor Baru- Johor is expected to be the first state to adopt the upgraded Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) system before it is rolled out nationwide, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

01/07/2025 (Global New Light of Myanmar) - The wholesale reference rate of palm oil set for the Yangon market was down to K6,060 per viss for the week ending 6 July from K6,080 per viss in the previous week ending 30 June, according to the Supervisory Committee on Edible Oil Import and Distribution.

30/06/2025 (Reuters), Jakarta - Indonesia increased its crude palm oil (CPO) reference price to $877.89 per metric ton for July, a trade ministry regulation showed on Monday.