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Vietnamese durian among best fruits in Southeast Asia

Vietnamese durian among best fruits in Southeast Asia

Cai Mon, a popular durian type from Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta, was named among 26 best rated fruits in Southeast Asia by readers of international travel magazine TasteAtlas.
Is durian good or bad for your liver health?

Is durian good or bad for your liver health?

4 foods you should never pair with durian

4 foods you should never pair with durian

Durian prices plummet as tightened quality requirements slow exports to China

Durian prices plummet as tightened quality requirements slow exports to China

Ri 6 and Monthong durians are being sold at VND35,000-40,000 (US$1.16-1.55) and VND60,000-70,000 per kilogram at the farm gate, or just a third of their prices 12 months ago.
April 19, 2025 | 05:10 pm PT
Frozen durian imports rise 8-fold

Frozen durian imports rise 8-fold

Vietnam bought US$16.2 million worth of frozen durian last year, eight times the imports in 2023, with the Musang King variety from Malaysia accounting for a lion’s share.
April 15, 2025 | 11:13 pm PT
Thailand strives to maintain durian export leadership as China tightens yellow dye inspections

Thailand strives to maintain durian export leadership as China tightens yellow dye inspections

With its exports to China slipping, Thailand is stepping up efforts to improve durian quality in response to China’s increased inspection for basic yellow 2, a cancer-causing dye.
March 27, 2025 | 08:54 pm PT
Thai durian prices expected to drop as supply surges

Thai durian prices expected to drop as supply surges

Thai durian traders and exporters expect prices of the stinky fruit to decline this year as supply is forecast to increase.
March 22, 2025 | 02:48 pm PT
Musang King durian prices skyrocket as supply declines

Musang King durian prices skyrocket as supply declines

Musang King durian is selling for VND130,000 (US$5.11) per kilogram at the farm gate, up from last year’s record low of VND80,000, following a reduction in production area.
March 13, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Farmers concerned over declining durian prices as peak harvest nears

Farmers concerned over declining durian prices as peak harvest nears

Vietnamese durian farmers are bracing for a potential price drop as the main harvest season approaches, amid stricter import regulations from China, the largest market for the fruit.
March 9, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Thai durian exports to China hit snag due to carcinogen scrutiny

Thai durian exports to China hit snag due to carcinogen scrutiny

Chinese customs have ordered strict checks of lab test results for Basic Yellow 2, a carcinogen, on fruits, causing problems for Thai durian exports to the country.
January 13, 2025 | 03:39 am PT
Growing demand for durian ignites culinary boom in China

Growing demand for durian ignites culinary boom in China

Durian-themed restaurants, ranging from buffets and hotpots to drinks and desserts, have been mushrooming in Chinese cities as the durian craze extends beyond just fresh fruit.
January 5, 2025 | 07:36 pm PT
Durian prices shoot up amid shortage

Durian prices shoot up amid shortage

A supply shortage of off-season durian in Vietnam has pushed prices up as exporters seek to gain the most from China’s crave for the fruit.
December 30, 2024 | 08:45 pm PT
Can I eat durian if I have high blood cholesterol?

Can I eat durian if I have high blood cholesterol?

I am 47 years old and have high blood cholesterol. Will eating durian affect my condition? (Bao Trung, Ho Chi Minh City)
December 30, 2024 | 08:06 pm PT
Use of fake codes in durian exports to China reported

Use of fake codes in durian exports to China reported

Some fraudsters have been using fake farming area and packaging facility codes to export durian to China, the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has said.
December 28, 2024 | 06:00 pm PT
Durian exports surge by 44% to $3.1B

Durian exports surge by 44% to $3.1B

Durian exports in the first 11 months of this year fetched US$3.1 billion, 44% up from a year earlier, customs data shows.
December 24, 2024 | 07:41 pm PT
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