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4 foods you should never pair with durian

4 foods you should never pair with durian

Durian should never be consumed alongside alcohol, coffee, spicy foods, or certain meats like beef, lamb, dog meat, and seafood, as the combinations may cause harmful reactions.
Which Southeast Asian city is expanding durian tourism to new international markets?

Which Southeast Asian city is expanding durian tourism to new international markets?

Why Thailand is winning China’s favor in durian export race

Why Thailand is winning China’s favor in durian export race

Who should avoid eating durian?

Who should avoid eating durian?

Durian is highly nutritious but also “hot” and calorie-dense, making it unsuitable for people with acne, pregnancy, colds, constipation, chronic illnesses, the elderly, or those trying to lose weight.
May 13, 2025 | 06:41 pm PT
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency gathers documents in probe of land dispute involving over 1,000 felled durian trees

Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency gathers documents in probe of land dispute involving over 1,000 felled durian trees

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is in the process of gathering relevant documents for its investigation into a land encroachment case that has led to the felling of 1,000 durian trees in Pahang.
May 12, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
$1-per-kilogram 'mini' durians leave me disappointed

$1-per-kilogram 'mini' durians leave me disappointed

I stopped by a durian stall after seeing signs advertising "mini durians" at VND30,000 (US$1.15) per kilogram, hoping to find the popular variety from Thailand, only to be disappointed.
May 10, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
Chinese tourists complain Malaysian durian tastes too bad, demand refund

Chinese tourists complain Malaysian durian tastes too bad, demand refund

Two Chinese tourists recently complained that durian at a stall in Penang, Malaysia, was too bad to eat and demanded compensation, leading to a heated argument with the vendor.
May 9, 2025 | 07:00 pm PT
Durian-ripening chemicals worth $3.7M smuggled from Thailand into Vietnam

Durian-ripening chemicals worth $3.7M smuggled from Thailand into Vietnam

Authorities in the Central Highlands are investigating two men accused of smuggling chemicals used to ripen durian worth an astonishing VND97 billion (US$3.73 million).
May 9, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT
Why are some durians sold for just $1 per kilogram?

Why are some durians sold for just $1 per kilogram?

Many vendors are selling durian rejected during export quality inspections for VND30,000 (US$1.15) per kilogram, the lowest price in 10 years.
May 8, 2025 | 07:50 pm PT
China customs to operate 24/7 to process Thai durian imports

China customs to operate 24/7 to process Thai durian imports

China customs have committed to round-the-clock operations to facilitate Thai durian imports during peak harvest season.
May 8, 2025 | 06:52 pm PT
Tempted by cheap durian, I ended up getting scammed

Tempted by cheap durian, I ended up getting scammed

I bought two durians from a roadside stall for VND50,000 (US$1.93) per kilogram, just half the market price, only to realize I was cheated out of VND100,000 (US$3.85) as the fruits were shortweighted.
May 8, 2025 | 03:17 pm PT
Malaysian hotels, orchards launch durian tour packages to attract customers

Malaysian hotels, orchards launch durian tour packages to attract customers

Hotels and orchards on Malaysia’s popular island Penang are partnering to offer durian-themed tourism packages as harvest season nears.
May 8, 2025 | 03:16 pm PT
Malaysia's Penang seeks to sell durian tourism to India, Australia, Europe

Malaysia's Penang seeks to sell durian tourism to India, Australia, Europe

Penang is expanding its durian tourism campaigns to attract more visitors from India, Australia, the Middle East, and Europe.
May 7, 2025 | 10:24 pm PT
Video of Bill Gates eating durian in Singapore goes viral

Video of Bill Gates eating durian in Singapore goes viral

A video of American billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates eating durian at Singapore's Newton Food Center has gone viral on social media, sparking interest among netizens.
May 7, 2025 | 10:24 pm PT
Bill Gates tries durian during trip to Singapore

Bill Gates tries durian during trip to Singapore

American tech billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was seen enjoying various local dishes, including chicken rice, satay, and durian at a food court during his trip to Singapore.
May 7, 2025 | 03:09 pm PT
AI-generated image fuels tensions over Malaysia's felling of 1,000 durian trees

AI-generated image fuels tensions over Malaysia's felling of 1,000 durian trees

An AI-generated image of a "hidden" durian farm has escalated tensions in Malaysia's Pahang state, where authorities have recently felled over 1,000 durian trees amid disputes over alleged illegal plantations.
April 25, 2025 | 12:20 am PT
China to import durian, crocodile from Cambodia

China to import durian, crocodile from Cambodia

China has inked trade agreements with Cambodia to import swiftlet nests, durians, and crocodiles from the Southeast Asian market.
April 23, 2025 | 02:24 am PT
China’s home-grown durians are booming—but can they compete with Southeast Asia?

China’s home-grown durians are booming—but can they compete with Southeast Asia?

China’s home-grown durian industry is booming and drawing in investors, yet it remains far from competing with Southeast Asian suppliers.
April 22, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Exporters bet on frozen durian to sate China’s craving

Exporters bet on frozen durian to sate China’s craving

Frozen durian is becoming a game-changer for Vietnamese agricultural exporters, as the product faces fewer technical barriers and can reach all corners of China, the world’s largest durian market.
April 20, 2025 | 07:51 pm PT
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