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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.
China to import durian, crocodile from Cambodia

China to import durian, crocodile from Cambodia

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?

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
Malaysia targets bigger share of China’s durian market as demand for fresh fruit surges

Malaysia targets bigger share of China’s durian market as demand for fresh fruit surges

Malaysian durian exporters are poised to capture a larger portion of the Chinese market this year, driven by increasing demand for fresh and naturally ripened fruit among local consumers.
April 20, 2025 | 06:55 pm PT
Durian prices plunge to below $2 per kilogram at farms but consumers still pay triple at stores

Durian prices plunge to below $2 per kilogram at farms but consumers still pay triple at stores

Supermarkets are selling durians for VND130,000 (US$5) per kilogram while prices at orchards are as low as VND45,000 (US$1.7).
April 20, 2025 | 03:13 pm PT
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
High school students create semi-automatic durian shelling machine

High school students create semi-automatic durian shelling machine

Two 11th grade students have invented a semi-automatic machine that can shell 75 durians per hour and costs VND9 million (US$350).
April 8, 2025 | 06:56 pm PT
Durian loses top export status to dragon fruit, banana on tough import requirements

Durian loses top export status to dragon fruit, banana on tough import requirements

Durian is no longer Vietnam’s top fruit export, having fallen below that of dragon fruit and banana in the first two months of 2025 due to strict import requirements.
April 8, 2025 | 08:13 pm PT
Thailand proposes China facilitate durian export

Thailand proposes China facilitate durian export

The Commerce Ministry of Thailand has recently requested the China Customs to extend the working hours at the Mohan checkpoint on the border with Laos to facilitate durian inspections.
April 5, 2025 | 04:08 pm PT
Indonesia’s durian industry gears up for exports to China, challenging Southeast Asian peers

Indonesia’s durian industry gears up for exports to China, challenging Southeast Asian peers

Indonesia is preparing to begin shipping durians to China, the world’s largest market for the fruit where Vietnam and Thailand are currently the top suppliers.
March 25, 2025 | 11:16 pm PT
Fruit, vegetable exports decline for 3rd straight month

Fruit, vegetable exports decline for 3rd straight month

Exports of fruit and vegetables fell by 10.5% year-on-year in March to an estimated US$421 million, marking the third consecutive month of decline.
March 24, 2025 | 08:07 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
Fruit, vegetable exports plummet 39% as China raises quality bar

Fruit, vegetable exports plummet 39% as China raises quality bar

Fruit and vegetable exports to China decreased by 39% year-on-year in the first two months of 2025 to US$306 million, the steepest decline ever for the period.
March 20, 2025 | 11:38 pm PT
Thailand’s fruit exports hit $6.5B in 2024

Thailand’s fruit exports hit $6.5B in 2024

Fruit was the most valuable agricultural export of Thailand last year, with total turnover hitting US$6.51 billion, surpassing the five-year average of $5.86 billion, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
March 12, 2025 | 06:25 pm PT
Dragon fruit overtakes durian as top export fruit

Dragon fruit overtakes durian as top export fruit

Dragon fruit has surpassed durian to be the top export fruit in January as shipment of the latter to China plunged amid tightened inspection.
March 7, 2025 | 01:21 am PT
British tourist goes viral for bringing 28 kg of Malaysian snacks home

British tourist goes viral for bringing 28 kg of Malaysian snacks home

A British tourist has drawn widespread attention on social media after sharing a video of her bringing home a staggering 28 kg of snacks from Malaysia.
March 4, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
Malaysia eyes 25% spike in durian exports to China

Malaysia eyes 25% spike in durian exports to China

Malaysia expects its durian exports to China to grow by 20-25% this year amid increasing demand and expanding domestic production.
March 2, 2025 | 03:12 pm PT
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