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Myanmar gears up to enter global durian market

Myanmar gears up to enter global durian market

Myanmar plans to start exporting durian to the global market next year or in 2027 to boost foreign income and develop its local industry.
Fruit exports to China rise to record high

Fruit exports to China rise to record high

Durian could soon be crowned Malaysia's official national fruit

Durian could soon be crowned Malaysia's official national fruit

8 Vietnamese directors arrested for certificate forgery in durian export

8 Vietnamese directors arrested for certificate forgery in durian export

17 people including eight company directors have been probed in Vietnam for allegedly buying and selling cultivation codes and testing certificates used in durian exports to China, a scheme that authorities say has tarnished the country's reputation.
November 6, 2025 | 12:05 am PT
Government orders probe into durian chemical testing disruption

Government orders probe into durian chemical testing disruption

The government has instructed relevant agencies to investigate the recent delays in testing durian for chemical residues that held export shipments up at the China border.
October 31, 2025 | 01:50 am PT
Malaysia farmers charged with money laundering involving $130,000 from illegally grown durians

Malaysia farmers charged with money laundering involving $130,000 from illegally grown durians

Four durian farmers in Malaysia’s Pahang state have been charged with money laundering involving nearly RM560,000 (US$133,000) allegedly earned from selling illegally grown durians.
October 30, 2025 | 08:01 pm PT
The health benefits of eating durian

The health benefits of eating durian

Durian is packed with vitamins, amino acids, fiber, and antioxidants that support digestion and protect the body from chronic illnesses.
October 26, 2025 | 03:30 pm PT
Nearly 2,000 durian containers in limbo as labs pause testing

Nearly 2,000 durian containers in limbo as labs pause testing

Around 2,000 containers of Dak Lak durians have been stranded at warehouses, packing facilities and border checkpoints for 10-15 days after labs halted chemical testing, causing heavy losses to exporters.
October 25, 2025 | 06:45 pm PT
How 5G and AI are helping Malaysian farmers grow durians

How 5G and AI are helping Malaysian farmers grow durians

Tan Han Wei, founder of Sustainable Hrvest, a smart farming solutions provider in Puchong, Selangor, is helping durian farmers in Malaysia optimize yields using smart sensors and 5G technology.
October 19, 2025 | 07:40 pm PT
Malaysia anti-corruption agency arrests another suspect in Pahang Musang King durian orchards probe

Malaysia anti-corruption agency arrests another suspect in Pahang Musang King durian orchards probe

Another individual has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Pahang amid an ongoing investigation into illegal Musang King durian farms and suspected money laundering.
October 16, 2025 | 11:31 pm PT
Thai durian tycoon offers $920 for people to slap son’s mistress

Thai durian tycoon offers $920 for people to slap son’s mistress

Arnon Rodthong, a well-known durian businessman in Thailand, went viral after promising 30,000 baht (US$920) for anyone willing to slap his son’s mistress before backtracking and severing ties with him.
October 9, 2025 | 03:30 pm PT
Malaysia’s durian exports to China exceed $1.5B in 7 years

Malaysia’s durian exports to China exceed $1.5B in 7 years

Malaysia has generated RM6.37 billion (US$1.51 billion) over the last seven years from its durian exports to China, which include pulp, paste and frozen and fresh whole fruits.
October 7, 2025 | 03:24 pm PT
Durian fruit triggers three gas leak alarms in one day in Germany city

Durian fruit triggers three gas leak alarms in one day in Germany city

In a western Germany city, firefighters were called out three times in one day for suspected gas leaks, only to discover the culprit was durian fruit.
October 6, 2025 | 03:34 pm PT
5 arrested in Malaysia’s Pahang over illegal Musang King durian orchards

5 arrested in Malaysia’s Pahang over illegal Musang King durian orchards

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five men, including several durian farmers, for allegedly operating illegal Musang King plantations on state and forest reserve land in Pahang and engaging in money laundering activities.
October 2, 2025 | 03:14 pm PT
Durian smell sparks false gas alarm in England

Durian smell sparks false gas alarm in England

A pungent durian fruit caused a stir in the English seaside town of Lytham St Annes after its aroma was mistaken for a gas leak.
September 24, 2025 | 05:34 am PT
K-pop star Wonyoung declares love for durian taste that 'can't be found in Korea'

K-pop star Wonyoung declares love for durian taste that 'can't be found in Korea'

Singer and model Jang Wonyoung of K-pop girl group Ive has declared her love for durian after trying it for the first time recently.
September 24, 2025 | 12:03 am PT
'Never again': Chinese family devours 5.5 kg of durian outside Thai airport after fruit banned from flight

'Never again': Chinese family devours 5.5 kg of durian outside Thai airport after fruit banned from flight

Determined not to waste a prized tropical fruit, a Chinese family ate 5.5 kilograms of durian outside Chiang Mai Airport in Thailand after learning they could not bring it onto their flight home.
September 19, 2025 | 11:50 pm PT
Illegal durian farm crackdown in Malaysia’s Pahang sees over 10,000 hectares cordoned off, 129 arrested

Illegal durian farm crackdown in Malaysia’s Pahang sees over 10,000 hectares cordoned off, 129 arrested

Authorities in Malaysia’s Pahang state have sealed off more than 10,000 hectares of illegal durian farms in a forest reserve and detained 129 people as part of an ongoing operation targeting land encroachment.
August 29, 2025 | 01:37 am PT
Singapore durian seller accused of unhygienic packaging practices during livestreams

Singapore durian seller accused of unhygienic packaging practices during livestreams

A popular durian livestream seller in Singapore has been criticized after videos emerged showing staff packaging the fruit with poor hygiene.
August 24, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
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