Malaysia has expressed its intention to expand palm oil exports to Pakistan, in line with the increasing demand in view of Pakistan’s potential in the food processing and manufacturing sector.... < read more >

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) upgraded the plantation sector to "overweight" from "neutral", driven by a significantly brighter outlook for crude palm oil (CPO) prices..... < read more >

Oil palm is primarily cultivated for its oil, which is a staple in culinary practices around the globe and increasingly vital in industrial applications. The demand for palm oil continues to soar, driven by its applications in food products, cosmetics, and biofuels.... < read more >

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and the Japan Sustainable Palm Oil Network (JaSPON) co-hosted the RSPO x JaSPON Conference 2025 from 6 to 8 October at Bellesalle Yaesu, Tokyo. The event brought together industry leaders, government agencies, academia, and smallholder representatives to reinforce cooperation between Thailand and Japan in building responsible palm oil supply chains..... < read more >

Indonesia is moving closer to introducing biodiesel with a 50% palm-oil blend (B50) after completing laboratory tests, an official from the Energy Ministry said on Tuesday. The country aims to implement the new fuel standard next year to cut reliance on imported fossil fuels, reports Reuters..... < read more >