Broker's Calls
UOB maintains ‘market weight’ on plantation sector on hopes of better 2H20
UOB Kay Hian has maintained its “market weight” recommendation on the Singapore plantation sector upon improved y-o-y earnings in 1H20, and expectations of a better 2H20.
Palm oil
Johannes Tanuwijaya steps down as Chief Strategy Officer of Bumitama Agri
SINGAPORE (22 July): Indonesian palm oil producer Bumitama Agri has announced that Chief Strategy Officer Johannes Tanuwijaya has stepped down from his appointment as of July 1, 2020.
Investing ideas
Wilmar's China consumer sales steady throughout lockdown
SINGAPORE (May 22): The Covid-19 outbreak caused some worries in the palm oil market.
Commentary
Misdirected moral outrage pushes palm oil industry into unsustainable corner
SINGAPORE (Apr 29): British supermarket chain Iceland fired up controversy last year when it pledged to say no to palm oil, with the view that the commodity was contributing to deforestation in Asi
