I-EFTA May Be Torpedoed by Swiss Activists The free trade agreement between Indonesia and the European Free Trade Area (comprising Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) appears to be in jeopardy after Swiss activists launched a campaign to have palm oil… Read more

Europe Moves to Squeeze Indonesian Palm Oil There’s a significant feeling of anger growing across Indonesia – not just in Jakarta – towards the European Union. The CVD action specifically targeting Indonesian biofuels has sharpened this mood in Indonesia, and… Read more

Indonesia calls Greenpeace-CNN report ‘absurd’ Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mahendra Siregar has taken a broadside at both CNN and Greenpeace, for a particularly un-constructive look at palm oil, deforestation and fires in East Malaysia and Kalimantan. Palm Oil Monitor issued… Read more