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MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  23-01-2026

Indonesia attracts $3.7 bln in investment to boost palm oil processing

22/01/2026 (UkrAgroConsult) - Indonesia attracted IDR 62.8 trillion (over $3.7 billion) in the palm oil sector in 2025. The funds are aimed at developing higher-value products from raw materials, allowing the country to move up the value chain and generate greater economic benefits from its agricultural resources.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  23-01-2026

Chilli, palm oil fetch record prices this season, says Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu

22/01/2026 (The Hindu) - Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu has said farmers are benefiting from record prices for chilli and palm oil crops this season, crediting timely policy decisions taken by the coalition government.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  23-01-2026

Indonesia seizes 85,000 hectares of sugarcane land, raising palm oil supply concerns

22/01/2026 (Chini Mandi) - Indonesia has taken over about 85,000 hectares of land used for sugarcane farming and processing from Sugar Group Companies (SGC), one of the country’s largest private sugar producers, after authorities said the land legally belongs to the government, reported Reuters.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  23-01-2026

Malaysian palm oil gains on lower output prospects

23/01/2026 (Brecorder), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures closed at its highest level in two months on Thursday, as the likelihood of a production decline amid firm demand, and expectations that the US will soon increase its biofuel blending levels supported the market.

OILS & FATS  
  22-01-2026

Palm rises on firmer rival oils, but weak crude caps gains

21/01/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains for a second straight session on Wednesday, buoyed by stronger rival edible oils, though weaker crude oil prices capped the rise.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-01-2026

Palm oil prices seen range-bound in February amid supply curbs, biodiesel policy clarity

21/01/2026 (New Strait Times), Kuala Lumpur - Palm oil prices in February are expected to remain range-bound between RM4,000 and RM4,300 per tonne, supported by seasonal declines in production and stock levels, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) said.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-01-2026

'The Palm Oil Story' explores Malaysia’s industry and global role

21/01/2026 (Vietnam Investment Review) - The six-episode series The Palm Oil Story will air on the programme Viet Connect at 9:00am on Saturday, January 24, on Ho Chi Minh City Television Channel No.9 (HTV9). The series portrays Malaysia’s palm oil as a symbol of economic growth, human vitality, and nutritional value closely connected to modern life.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-01-2026

Malaysia tailors trade diplomacy to counter palm oil discrimination

20/01/2026 (The Sun), Kuala Lumpur - The government is employing a dynamic trade diplomacy strategy to counter discrimination against Malaysian palm oil.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-01-2026

Palm oil rises on festive demand

22/01/2026 (Business Recorder), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 1percent to a seven-week high on Wednesday, as anticipation of stronger demand for the Lunar New Year holidays boosted the market.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-01-2026

CPO prices seen range-bound at RM4,000–4,300

21/01/2026 (The Sun), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) prices have remained firm above RM4,000 throughout January despite some fundamental headwinds, indicating that this price level is forming a near-term structural floor with limited downside risks, said Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) yesterday.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  21-01-2026

Malaysian palm oil end with little change

20/01/2026 (Business Recorder), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures were little changed on Monday, as China’s plans to slash import tariffs on Canadian canola and Indonesia’s cancellation of its B50 biodiesel mandate weighed on the market, while upcoming festival demand lent some support.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  21-01-2026

Malaysia gains cost edge in palm oil exports as Indonesia hikes levy, says TA Securities

20/01/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - TA Securities said Malaysia’s palm oil exporters could make inroads in price-sensitive markets like India from March 1 when Indonesia’s planned export levies come into force.