The article highlights the aftermath of Indonesia's decision to halt palm oil exports in 2022, which has disrupted international palm oil markets and led to a seek for alternative suppliers. Indian buyers, in particular, have shifted their attention to Vietnam, which has been ready with regulations and has managed to remove palm oil land from forest areas, meeting international standards. This move by Indonesia was aimed at meeting domestic needs, but it disrupted the global trade of palm oil, as indicated by the significant exports (33.674 million tons) made by Indonesia in 2022.