KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — With the current durian season in full swing, lovers of the King of Fruits are spoilt for ... durian stands out with its slightly dry flesh compared to other durians.

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.

Indonesia and Malaysia, the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odor and thorn-covered rind. However, its aroma belies a rich, creamy flavor, and the fruit has become a popular ...

BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, said the agreement signed in June 2024 allowed Malaysia to export fresh durian into China. It said that before this, Malaysia only exported frozen pulp and whole frozen ...

Durian diplomacy once again sweetened things up between China and Malaysia as a Chinese leader and an ambassador raved about the Malaysian delight. Referring to the taste of Malaysian fruits, Ma ...

Terry Lin, sales director at Agrionex, a Malaysia-based agricultural technology provider, said: "We are currently in the golden era of durian in China, but the momentum may taper off and it may be a ...

It is currently a hot, dry afternoon in December. The durian fruits are barely ... In countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, however, the fruit is considered a delicacy, known as ...

SINGAPORE – Durian lovers in the east will soon have a more convenient way of obtaining their favourite fruit. Local durian ... He works with durian farmers in Malaysia, saving more by cutting ...

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.