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Myanmar is gearing up to venture into the global durian export market, aiming to launch exports by 2023 or at the latest by 2027. This move is part of a strategic plan to generate additional foreign income and bolster the nation’s local durian industry.…
In the first three quarters of 2025, Vietnam set a new export record, shipping out fruits and vegetables worth US$4.06 billion to China, marking a 19% increase in comparison to the previous year. This growth was largely driven by the export of durian and…
Durian orchards in Dak Lak Province are suffering significant losses as export activities have halted and demand has plummeted due to delays in chemical residue testing. Doan Thi Thuy, an orchard owner in Krong Pak District, has experienced the harsh…
In a bizarre twist of fate, a 56-year-old man from Singapore found himself behind bars for five weeks after attempting to nab a luxurious fruit—an act that surely left the fruit-loving community in disbelief. The man, identified as Sew Swee Chai, was…
The Malaysian state of Penang is working to register more varieties of local durian kampung from its orchards to further expand its portfolio of recognized durian species. In a move to elevate the status of Penang’s tasty treasure, Chief Minister Chow Kon…
In a remarkable turnaround, durian exports from Vietnam surged by 70% last month compared to May, reaching an impressive US$360 million, as reported by Vietnam customs. This revival follows a challenging period for the much-loved fruit, and industry experts…
Vietnam’s durian export market has experienced a staggering decline, plummeting 58% year-on-year in the first five months of 2023, with total revenue dropping to $386 million. Once celebrated as the golden fruit of the nation, durian’s dominance in Vietnam’s…
In a bid to elevate its status on the global stage, Malaysia is setting its sights on spotlighting premium durian cultivars, including the Black Thorn, Red Prawn, and Hajah Hasmah. According to Datuk Nor Sam Alwi, director-general of the country’s Department…
Durian enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as the season unfolds, although the peak harvest is a tad late this year. Sam Ho, owner of Uncle Sam Durian at Clementi Market & Food Centre, anticipates a prime durian bonanza starting in July, which is expected…
Fahmi Zainol, chairman of Penang’s Agrotechnology, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Committee, announced on Tuesday that a collaborative operation is underway, involving the police, the Agriculture Department, and the Federal Agricultural Marketing…
Hotels across Malaysia’s Penang Island experienced exceptional occupancy rates over the recent long weekend, with at least 85% filled, and some establishments reaching full capacity. Travelers flocked to the island lured by enticing tour packages that paired…
The recent shipment of frozen durian, arriving through the Bac Luan II border gate as part of the bustling Mong Cai (Vietnam) and Dongxing (China) border collaboration, has certainly stirred excitement. Thoroughly examined and cleared by officials, this…
The Save Musang King Alliance, under the leadership of president Wilson Chang, is raising alarms over DOA Plantation, a company barely a year old, for allegedly occupying approximately 2,400 hectares of durian orchards without proper consent. Accusations Made…
Vietnam’s durian exporters are currently facing a tough dilemma as they navigate the aftermath of a tremendous growth spurt. With China tightening its quality control measures and facing stiff competition from Thailand, the Philippines, and local Chinese…
A comprehensive examination of durian cultivation areas and packaging facilities is essential to pinpoint those using prohibited substances, asserted Vu Duc Con, chairman of the Dak Lak Durian Association, in a letter to the Ministry of Agriculture and…
China’s General Administration of Customs has recently opened doors for fresh durian shipments from Cambodia that comply with food safety standards, a significant development following the signing of a phytosanitary protocol between Cambodia’s Ministry of…
