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.

Costco is a great place to buy produce, so long as you can finish it all before it goes bad. The retailer even sells this ...

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

Georgetown is a popular city located on the island of Penang, less than a mile off Malaysia’s west coast. Although it’s ...

China imported a record US$6.99 billion worth of durians in 2024 as Vietnam and Malaysia compete with Thailand for shares of ...

Southeast Asians have a love-hate relationship with durians, sometimes called the “king of fruits”. Its spiky exterior masks ...

has intensified as Vietnam and Malaysia ramp up their efforts to dethrone Thailand as chief provider of the beloved tropical fruit. According to customs data, China imported a record 15.6 billion ...

But the story is a bit more complicated as, like most citrus fruit, the orange is actually a hybrid. "There is no such thing as a wild orange in China," botanist David Mabberley, adjunct professor ...

Sales of papaya are growing rapidly in the UK. Retailer Tesco reported that last year, demand for the fruit soared by almost 160%. Papaya is not only consumed individually, it has also become a ...

and that fruit is key for 'brain power' as well as 'body energy and strength'. Joshua Nair is a journalist at LADbible. Born in Malaysia and raised in Dubai, he has always been interested in ...

We are fortunate in Malaysia to have the blessings to cultivate these fruits locally,” said Tan, who hails from Ipoh. Talking about his business, Tan said the name ‘Go Chin’ was inspired by his late ...

The Global Risks Report 2025 highlights economic downturn as Malaysia’s top risk, alongside concerns over labour shortages, inflation, food supply issues, and unemployment. Malaysia is identified as ...