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

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

Durian prices plummet as tightened quality requirements slow exports to China

Durian prices plummet as tightened quality requirements slow exports to China

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
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
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
Philippines ships first batch of frozen durians to China

Philippines ships first batch of frozen durians to China

The Philippines has exported a batch of frozen durian worth PHP8.2 million (US$142,000) to China, marking its first shipment to the world’s largest market for the fruit.
February 24, 2025 | 03:10 am PT
Quiz: Which is the biggest durian-growing region in Vietnam?

Quiz: Which is the biggest durian-growing region in Vietnam?

This region was estimated to make up 40,4% of Vietnam's durian cultivation area in 2023, according to the Department of Crop Production.
February 6, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Durian, coffee farmers rake in big bucks in 2024 on rising prices, bumper crop

Durian, coffee farmers rake in big bucks in 2024 on rising prices, bumper crop

Farmers growing durian and coffee earned up to billions of dong (VND1 billion = US$39,500) last year thanks to soaring prices or yields.
February 4, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
China imports 50% more durian from Vietnam

China imports 50% more durian from Vietnam

Vietnam’s durian exports to China, the world’s largest market for the fruit, rose by 50% year-on-year to 721,000 tons in the first 11 months of 2024.
January 14, 2025 | 08:41 pm PT
Indonesia aims to export durians directly to China

Indonesia aims to export durians directly to China

Indonesia seeks to soon export whole durians to China and ship them directly without transit, its Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, has said.
December 23, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
Vietnamese firm plans Laos cashew trees sale to fund durian farming expansion

Vietnamese firm plans Laos cashew trees sale to fund durian farming expansion

A Vietnamese agricultural company plans to sell cashew trees in Laos for at least VND142 million (US$5,600) and plow the money into expanding durian production next year.
December 16, 2024 | 12:52 am PT
Durian exports top $3B despite October drop

Durian exports top $3B despite October drop

Vietnam’s durian exports amounted to over US$3 billion in the first 10 months of 2024, up 46% year-on-year, despite shipments to most major markets plummeting in October.
November 28, 2024 | 06:28 pm PT
Durian farmers face losses even with prices doubling

Durian farmers face losses even with prices doubling

Durian prices have recently doubled but this has not been enough to save farmers from big losses since the off-season harvest has been dramatically poor.
November 14, 2024 | 03:32 pm PT
Quiz: How are durians harvested?

Quiz: How are durians harvested?

Vietnam produces about 1.2 million tons of durians per year, which are harvested in a specific way.
October 17, 2024 | 03:35 pm PT
Quiz: How long does it take for durian to start bearing fruit?

Quiz: How long does it take for durian to start bearing fruit?

Growing durian can be a lucrative business once the trees bear fruit, but that process can take a long time.
October 15, 2024 | 06:11 pm PT
My cousin wants his son to skip university to help with family's durian farm

My cousin wants his son to skip university to help with family's durian farm

My cousin was once determined to send his son to university for a better life, but he changed his mind after becoming wealthy from his durian farm.
October 15, 2024 | 03:59 pm PT
China-based company loses $600,000 in frozen Musang King durian scam

China-based company loses $600,000 in frozen Musang King durian scam

A company in China has lost RM2.6 million (US$603,000) in a fraudulent deal to purchase frozen Musang King durian from Malaysia.
October 15, 2024 | 03:40 pm PT
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