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Palm oil

International

Fear grips Indonesian palm oil industry as military seizes plantations 

First Resources has decided to streamline its plantation footprint by exiting the oil palm plantation business in the West Papua province of Indonesia.
Companies & Markets

First Resources sells Indonesia units, exits oil palm plantation business in West Papua

Malaysian palm oil production typically tapers off towards year-end following a strong September quarter.
Energy & Commodities

Malaysia's palm oil stocks to drop as output slows and exports rise

Indonesia’s Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the mainboard-listed company’s earlier acquittal in a graft case involving palm oil export permits.
Companies & Markets
BROKERS’ TAKE

Wilmar closes 1.4% down on corruption verdict; RHB downgrades stock to ‘sell’

Wilmar's 11.9 trillion rupiah security deposit could be forfeited, following an unfavourable ruling by Indonesia's Supreme Court.
Companies & Markets
NEWS ANALYSIS

What does 11.9 trillion rupiah in cash look like? For Wilmar, it could spell trouble

The Prabowo administration’s new policies could have major implications for the country’s palm oil and mining industries, say the writers.
Opinion & Features

Beyond the protests, investors must navigate Prabowo’s land policy shifts

The acknowledgement reinforces MSPO’s role as Malaysia’s national framework for sustainable palm oil and highlights its contribution to global trade and responsible sourcing.
ASEAN Business

EU clears Malaysia’s palm oil certification for new deforestation rule

TOPSHOT - This aerial picture taken on May 29, 2025 shows a general view of palm oil plantations in Nagan Raya, west coast of Aceh province. (Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP)
Companies & Markets

SGX-listed plantation firms ride output gains, lure with dividends

Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of palm oil.
ASEAN Business

Indonesia says US agrees tariff exemption for its palm oil, cocoa and rubber

FILE PHOTO: People ride on a motorbike passed the trucks with palm oil fresh fruit bunches queue for unloading at a factory in West Aceh, Indonesia, May 17, 2022, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Syifa Yulinnas/ via REUTERS
Companies & Markets

First Resources to buy remaining shares of Indonesia-listed Austindo Nusantara Jaya

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