Durian

Vietnamese coffee farmers ride China’s durian wave

Vietnam’s durian exports are expected to reach US$4 billion (S$5.1 billion) in 2026, up from US$180 million in 2021.

Field Notes from Pingxiang

Durian trade is a high-stakes hustle in Chinese border town

jycolour - Thai durians sold on the street in Pingxiang.

Credit: ST PHOTO: JOYCE ZK LIM

Vietnam detains deputy agriculture minister in durian export probe

China is Vietnam’s largest destination for durian export.

Too many durians, not enough buyers: Malaysia eyes new China land route to clear record supply glut

Malaysia is looking to transport fresh durians to China by land to cut logistics costs and expand its export market after a supply glut caused prices to tumble in 2026.

Field Notes from Malaysia

When durian prices crash, Malaysia throws parties

For many Malaysians, this durian season, a feast costs less than a cafe lunch.

Johor polls: Durian makes delightful appearance in election campaign

Johor accounts for more than 33 per cent of the country’s durian cultivation and production.

Thieves in Penang steal premium durians despite price drop

A Penang trader lost baskets of prized Black Thorn durian variety in two break-ins just days apart.

Mao Shan Wang or not? Blockchain-tagging lets S’pore customers check durian origins

Asia’s first Durian Experience Centre opens in KL, featuring museum, theatre, food, workshops

At the KLDEX museum, visitors can experience a recreated durian orchard that illustrates local ecosystems and cultivation methods.

Johor polls: Can durians sweeten voter turnout?

Analysts say durians may modestly boost voter turnout, potentially making a difference in closely contested seats.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.