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The US and the European Union have intensified efforts to secure the minerals needed for a clean energy transition. But as investment grows, so does conflict throughout the sector.

30 Jun 2026

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Small-scale farmers who underpin Thailand’s lucrative natural rubber industry are under pressure to prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), due to take effect at the end of the year.

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The European Union-Asean Business Council called on the Phillippines to steer member states into strengthening licensing and oversight frameworks for high risk goods like fuel, wildlife, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and alcohol.

Cooking oil shelf

Plantation and commodities minister Noraini Ahmad said an official used cooking oil (UCO) benchmark will improve market transparency, guide fair trading, and support a more sustainable palm oil market.

7 November 2025

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24 October 2025

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21 October 2025

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9 July 2025

Yili_IP certified palm oil shipment

2 April 2025

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27 March 2025

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17 January 2025

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10 January 2025

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16 July 2024

10 July 2024

Edna Ablazo, collection member, the Philippines

30 June 2024

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