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Issue 193: Singapore-listed palm oil stocks catch biodiesel spark

This week in ESG: Analysts raise forecasts for crude palm oil as Iran war continues

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, May 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM
    • Singapore-listed palm oil stocks have outperformed the market so far this year.
    • Singapore-listed palm oil stocks have outperformed the market so far this year. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    Sustainable investing

    Palm oil’s current strength an opportunity to improve sustainability

    Shares of Singapore-listed palm oil companies have climbed steadily so far this year as the war in Iran further elevates the price of the commodity.

    The fortuitous mix of supportive fundamentals could provide the palm oil companies with a precious opportunity to burnish their sustainability credentials ahead of a future where deforestation policies and nature reporting gain prominence.

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