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'Makes my blood boil’: Malaysia’s Pahang Sultan fumes as tensions rise over 1,000 felled durian trees

'Makes my blood boil’: Malaysia’s Pahang Sultan fumes as tensions rise over 1,000 felled durian trees

Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah of Malaysia's Pahang has voiced his anger over widespread land encroachment that led to the felling of over 1,000 durian trees in Raub district, saying the situation "makes my blood boil."
Singapore durian prices set to plunge 30% as Malaysia hits peak harvest

Singapore durian prices set to plunge 30% as Malaysia hits peak harvest

Passenger removed from Hong Kong bus for carrying durian

Passenger removed from Hong Kong bus for carrying durian

Thousands enjoy free durians at Malaysia’s Penang fruit festival

Thousands enjoy free durians at Malaysia’s Penang fruit festival

Some 1,000 people have flocked to Malaysia's Penang Island to enjoy free samples of premium durians at the Sungai Ara Durian King Competition.
June 8, 2025 | 09:22 pm PT
Vietnamese durians gaining popularity across China

Vietnamese durians gaining popularity across China

Vietnamese durians are fast becoming a trendy delicacy in Beijing, making their way into supermarkets, wholesale markets, milk tea shops, bakeries, and high-end restaurants.
June 2, 2025 | 04:43 am PT
Vietnam ships first batch of frozen durians to China

Vietnam ships first batch of frozen durians to China

A 22.24-ton batch of frozen durian from Vietnam has entered China, marking the first shipment since the product was approved for export to China last August.
June 2, 2025 | 02:11 am PT
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.
May 28, 2025 | 03:16 pm PT
Vietnamese farmers should not wait for their durian to be rejected by China

Vietnamese farmers should not wait for their durian to be rejected by China

In recent years durian has brought prosperity to many Vietnamese farming communities. But will that last?
May 28, 2025 | 03:02 pm PT
Malaysia's Penang launches durian tracking system to combat fraud and protect local growers

Malaysia's Penang launches durian tracking system to combat fraud and protect local growers

The Malaysian state of Penang, known for cultivating more than 30 varieties of durian, is introducing a new tracking system to verify the authenticity and quality of its famed fruit.
May 26, 2025 | 02:50 am PT
How to choose naturally ripe, chemical-free durian

How to choose naturally ripe, chemical-free durian

Naturally ripened durian, which falls from the tree at peak maturity, typically features large, slightly rounded spikes and a fresh, greenish stem that is flat and free from dryness or dark spots.
May 25, 2025 | 03:32 pm PT
Is durian good or bad for your liver health?

Is durian good or bad for your liver health?

While durian contains antioxidants and may have liver-protective properties, excessive consumption can strain the liver, particularly in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions such as fatty liver disease.
May 25, 2025 | 03:31 pm PT
Vietnam races to fix durian export hurdles as China tightens quality checks

Vietnam races to fix durian export hurdles as China tightens quality checks

Traders and exporters have called for establishing quarantine checkpoints at durian orchards, and stop the use of illegal fertilizers so that Vietnam could again export freely to China.
May 24, 2025 | 09:27 pm PT
5 foods to avoid eating raw if you have fatty liver

5 foods to avoid eating raw if you have fatty liver

Health experts advise people with fatty liver to avoid certain raw foods, including tomatoes, cucumbers, mangoes, eggs, and chicken, as they may worsen liver conditions and digestive issues.
May 22, 2025 | 11:10 pm PT
China to accept durian shipments from another 1,000 farms, packaging facilities in Vietnam

China to accept durian shipments from another 1,000 farms, packaging facilities in Vietnam

Chinese customs authorities have approved another 829 farming areas and 131 packaging facilities in Vietnam for durian exports, increasing the total number so far to over 1,800.
May 22, 2025 | 04:03 pm PT
4 fruits to avoid for better liver health

4 fruits to avoid for better liver health

Along with alcohol and stimulants, certain commonly consumed fruits, including mangoes and durians, can strain liver health and increase the risk of liver damage when eaten in excess.
May 21, 2025 | 06:48 pm PT
Vietnam considers 'red alert' label for toxic durian farms

Vietnam considers 'red alert' label for toxic durian farms

As China warily screens durian imports from Vietnam, the Dak Lak Province Durian Association has proposed designating orchards that use banned chemicals as “red alert” zones.
May 21, 2025 | 12:08 am PT
China’s durian market heats up as Cambodia joins export race against Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia

China’s durian market heats up as Cambodia joins export race against Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia

Cambodia has entered China’s durian market, becoming the latest Southeast Asian contender to challenge regional powerhouses like Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia for a share of the trade.
May 20, 2025 | 08:55 pm PT
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.
May 18, 2025 | 03:25 pm PT
Which Southeast Asian city is expanding durian tourism to new international markets?

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

This Southeast Asian destination is a popular destination for durian lovers and it is seeking to expand durian tourism to new international markets during this year's peak season.
May 16, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
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