Agribusiness
Former minister George Yeo buys $297,000 worth of Wilmar stake
Former minister George Yeo buys $297,000 worth of Wilmar stake
He acquired 100,000 shares, raising his total holding to 1.01 million.
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Seven firms to cooperate with NEA in haze involvement probe
The assessment will confirm their involvement in the transboundary haze.
2 days ago
Bumitama Agri to engage assessors over Indonesia fires link
It said it will engage voluntarily and at its own cost.
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Wilmar returns to profit with $359.8m in Q3
The group’s $912m payment to Indonesia resulted in its 2025 net loss.
Singapore and Indonesia to form task force against haze-linked firms
The countries pledge to deter future violations by companies.
NEA issues haze-related notices to 10 Singapore agribusiness firms
Major players Wilmar and First Resources are amongst the firms listed.
First Resources commits to cooperate amidst haze probe
It welcomes documentary, technical reviews and on-ground verifications by authorities.
First Resources blames El Niño as fires reach Indonesian plantations
Some fires started outside its operating areas and could not be fully contained.
Wilmar International H1 net profit grows 2.3% to $779.4m
Feed & Industrial Products' pre-tax profit jumps 55%.
Olam Group H1 profit soars nearly fivefold on $1.75b one-off gains
The board declared a total dividend of $0.07 per share.
First Resources net profit climbs 57.4% to $300.7m in H1
Earnings per share increased to $0.19.
SFA rolls out one-off grant for local farms facing higher costs
Support covers eligible vegetable, egg, and seafood production.
Wilmar forms 50:50 joint venture with TGI Group in West Africa
The JV links upstream agriculture with processing and distribution assets.
Golden Agri cuts emissions by 4.6% in 2025
The agribusiness also expanded its use of renewable energy, supply chain traceability, and support for smallholders.
Golden Agri net profit falls 20% to $56.2m in Q1
Weaker upstream output and lower crude palm oil prices weighed on earnings.
Olam completes $492m Mindsprint sale to Wipro
It intends to distribute net proceeds to shareholders progressively through special dividends.
First Resources Q1 profit soars 53.1% on higher output and sales
FFB and crude palm oil production rose 20% and 34.5%, respectively.
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