Malaysia is expected to become an important exporter of fresh durian to China following an agreement cemented last year ...

Southeast Asians have a love-hate relationship with durians, sometimes called the “king of fruits.” Its spiky exterior masks a pungent smell—meaning the fruit is often banned on public transport, and ...

Thailand’s position as the world’s largest exporter of fresh durians is likely to be challenged by Malaysia, Vietnam and other producers seeking a share of China’s vast market.

Growing Chinese demand for durian is expected to drive export growth from Southeast Asian producers, according to BMI Country ...

"As the durian season is already here, I have been incredibly busy lately," said Wan Hou Hoong, apologetically, at the start of our interview. The talk took place on July 28, having been postponed ...

With China’s durian imports breaking ... has intensified as Vietnam and Malaysia ramp up their efforts to dethrone Thailand as chief provider of the beloved tropical fruit.

Vietnam has successfully boosted its durian exports to China. Thailand has launched a special campaign to improve the quality ...

The durians will be replenished daily, with unsold fruit transformed into puree ... He works with durian farmers in Malaysia, saving more by cutting out the middleman. The company also keeps ...

Durian is still largely unknown in the West. In countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, however, the fruit is considered a delicacy, known as the «king of fruits.» A single durian ...

That makes the fruit big business for durian farmers in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia. China’s durian imports have steadily grown in recent years.