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Fruit exports to China rise to record high

Fruit exports to China rise to record high

Vietnam exported a record US$4.06 billion worth of fruits and vegetables to China in the first nine months of 2025, a 19% year-on-year increase thanks to durian and banana.
Thai durian tycoon offers $920 for people to slap son’s mistress

Thai durian tycoon offers $920 for people to slap son’s mistress

Malaysia’s durian exports to China exceed $1.5B in 7 years

Malaysia’s durian exports to China exceed $1.5B in 7 years

China’s surging durian demand fuels tech partnership with Thai farmers

China’s surging durian demand fuels tech partnership with Thai farmers

As China's appetite for durian continues to grow, Chinese agricultural specialists are partnering with Thai farmers to modernize durian farming through advanced technology and innovation.
July 8, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
China’s durian imports slashed by over 30% as stricter quality requirements hit Southeast Asian suppliers

China’s durian imports slashed by over 30% as stricter quality requirements hit Southeast Asian suppliers

China’s imports of fresh durians plummeted by a third in the first five months of 2025 as tighter quality inspections disrupted shipments from large suppliers like Vietnam and Thailand.
July 6, 2025 | 03:27 pm PT
Quiz: Which Southeast Asian country developed the world's first non-smelly durian?

Quiz: Which Southeast Asian country developed the world's first non-smelly durian?

A scientist in this Southeast Asian country developed the first odorless durian in 2007 by cross-breeding more than 90 varieties of the stinky fruit.
July 5, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT
Thai farmers urge PM to enlist Blackpink’s Lisa to promote fruit exports

Thai farmers urge PM to enlist Blackpink’s Lisa to promote fruit exports

Thai fruit growers have urged Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to invite K-pop star Lisa to spearhead a campaign promoting Thai fruits globally.
May 18, 2025 | 08:18 pm PT
Why Thailand is winning China’s favor in durian export race

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

Thailand’s efforts to prevent farmers from using banned chemicals, disinfect processing facilities and negotiate with China has enabled it to overcome hurdles and export durian to that country.
May 15, 2025 | 08:53 pm PT
Thai government taps influencer for durian sale in China

Thai government taps influencer for durian sale in China

Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is tapping the influence of a prominent social media star to drive its durian and other fruits exports through an online sales event targeting Chinese buyers.
May 9, 2025 | 03:50 am 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
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
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
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
Thailand buries 65 tons of durian tainted with yellow dye rejected by China

Thailand buries 65 tons of durian tainted with yellow dye rejected by China

Thailand has buried 64.7 tons of durians after they were rejected by China for being contaminated with a yellow dye, the country’s Agriculture Department said.
February 6, 2025 | 07:43 pm PT
China durian imports hit record-high as Vietnam, Malaysia battle Thailand for market share

China durian imports hit record-high as Vietnam, Malaysia battle Thailand for market share

China imported a record US$6.99 billion worth of durians in 2024 as Vietnam and Malaysia compete with Thailand for shares of the world’s largest durian market.
February 2, 2025 | 02:56 pm PT
Vietnam ranks second in fruit and vegetable export to China

Vietnam ranks second in fruit and vegetable export to China

Vietnam has become the second-largest exporter of fruit and vegetables to China, surpassing Chile and closing in on Thailand, with a turnover exceeding US$4 billion.
January 31, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
Public urged to save durian exporters with distress sales at $1.6 per kilogram

Public urged to save durian exporters with distress sales at $1.6 per kilogram

There are public calls to save durian exporters who, because of delays caused by China's new thorough screening for a carcinogenic chemical, are making distress sales at home.
January 27, 2025 | 01:17 am PT
Thailand resumes durian exports to China after temporary ban due to carcinogen detection

Thailand resumes durian exports to China after temporary ban due to carcinogen detection

Thailand has resumed exporting durians to China following a temporary ban due to the latter’s stricter requirement regarding Basic Yellow 2, a carcinogen.
January 21, 2025 | 03:49 pm PT
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