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AI boom is turning Malaysia’s palm oil estates into data centres
CPO prices to stay elevated on firm demand and tight supply
CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices
CPO price dip seen as temporary, stocks to rise in November: CIMB Securities
Palm closes over 3% higher following crucial data announcement
Malaysian palm oil futures closed more than 3% up, its highest close since April 3, after Malaysia Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) supply data and cargo surveyors’ export estimates were published on Monday
CPO futures likely to dip amid output concerns
The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade lower this week, amid expectations of higher production and stock levels.
Beyond 100% tariffs: From risk to resilient trade
The Executive Order issued on July 31 further modified the US reciprocal tariffs and imposed a more uniform tariff at 19% to 20% for six of the 10 ASEAN countries: the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Laos and Myanmar have been slapped with the highest tariffs at 40%, while Brunei’s is 25%. In contrast, the April “Liberation Day” tariffs were more widely dispersed, ranging from 17% to 49%, with the Philippines having one of the lowest US tariffs following Singapore at 10%.
India’s push for self-reliance in edible oils not a threat, says Malaysia
Malaysia does not see India’s ambitious push for self-reliance in edible oils through the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) as a threat but as a strategic opportunity. The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has welcomed the initiative as a forward-looking step to boost India’s edible oil security, while reaffirming the role of Malaysia, the world’s second-largest producer of palm oil, as a key and long-term supplier.
Doppa urges priority for Sarawak in RM1.4 bln federal oil palm replanting fund
The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (Doppa) has called for Sarawak to be given priority in the federal government’s RM1.4 billion allocation for oil palm replanting under the 13th Malaysian Plan (13MP).
World food prices at 2-year high on rising meat and edible oils, FAO says
World food commodity prices rose in July to their highest in over two years, as a jump for vegetable oils and record levels for meat outweighed falling cereal, dairy and sugar prices, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said.
India and Indonesia sign three-year agreement for food security through sustainable palm oil trade
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) have signed a three-year agreement to deepen economic ties and ensure food security, Free Press Journal reported
Palm falls on concerns over rising output, stocks
07/08/2025 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, amid concerns over rising inventories and production, while weak export demand further pressured the market.
Crude palm oil prices in Malaysia likely to remain steady
07/08/2025 (Asian News Network), Petaling Jaya - Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are facing renewed pressure as stockpiles climb to a 19-month high, raising concerns over the earnings outlook for plantation players.
