The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil, has been largely blocked by Ira…
Malaysia’s plantation sector poised for stronger earnings on tightening supply, biodiesel push — analysts
Malaysia’s plantation sector is poised for a stronger earnings cycle as tighter regional supply controls and rising biodiesel demand continue to underpin crude palm oil (CPO) prices, according to rece…
Indonesia Sets B50 Biofuel Mandate by 2028 to Cut Imports, Strengthen Energy Security
Indonesia has formalised one of the most ambitious biofuel policies globally, setting a binding timeline to transition all biodiesel users to a 50% palm oil blend by 2028. The move, confirmed through …
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
Malaysia plans to expand its palm-based B20 biodiesel programme nationwide in phases, taking into account the price sensitivity of palm oil relative to petroleum prices, the Plantation and Commoditie…
Middle East tensions: ASEAN, World Bank warn of global economic fallout
Finance ministers and central bank governors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on April 10 expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and their potentially serio…
Vietnam accelerates shift to ethanol fuel as Iran war drives up energy prices
Vietnam will switch fully to ethanol-blended gasoline earlier than planned as part of its efforts to curb fossil fuel use, a government document showed on Friday, as the war in Iran continues to dis…
In the Wake of the Iran War, Emerging Economies are Creating Demand for New Investment Opportunities Underpinned by Tech Innovation
It’s not breaking news that stocks, bonds and commodities have all been gripped by volatility this past month, with assets seeing wild swings as the U.S.-Iran war has dragged on. The conflict has impa…
The Iran War and the Energy Lesson We Failed to Learn
How many energy crises will it take before we stop betting our economies on a fragile oil market? The U.S. and Israeli war with Iran quickly morphed from a regional conflict into a global energy shock…
Malaysia well-positioned to weather Middle East war, says report
Malaysia’s status as a net energy exporter gives it an advantage in weathering the economic fallout from the Middle East war compared to other regional economies, according to Maybank Investment Bank …
Indonesia targets 50pc biodiesel blend in 2026
Indonesia will increase its biodiesel-fossil gasoil blend to 50pc (B50) this year, president Prabowo Subianto said during a state visit to Japan today. The development follows months of backtracking o…