Progress in China-Malaysia durian negotiations 

Progress in China-Malaysia durian negotiations 
Malaysia’s efforts to gain access to the Chinese market for its fresh durian exports appear to be reaping rewards, with further meetings between officials from both countries being held to […]
Wed 25/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

New rail link for Thai fruit

New rail link for Thai fruit
Thailand has announced a new rail link for exporting fruit to China. According to a report by The National, the route departs from Map Ta Phut in Rayong province and […]
Tue 25/04/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Philippine durians gain access to China 

Philippine durians gain access to China 
The Philippines has secured access to China’s booming durian market after the two countries agreed on a new protocol, as part of 14 bilateral agreements signed during a state visit […]
Mon 09/01/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Strong rise in Thailand’s durian exports 

Strong rise in Thailand’s durian exports 
Despite the ongoing disruptions to global trade, Thailand’s durian exports rose by over a quarter increased by over a quarter in the first three months of 2020 to US$264 million, […]
Tue 19/05/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Source of durian’s stink identified

Source of durian’s stink identified
The mystery of what gives the prized but foul-smelling Asian fruit durian its characteristic odour has finally ended. Researchers at Munich Technical University discovered that a rare amino acid called […]
Thu 19/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Durian, mangosteen and longan: the kings of Thailand

Durian, mangosteen and longan: the kings of Thailand
The most popular fruits exported to China from Thailand are durians, called the ‘king of fruit’; mangosteens, the ‘queen’, and longans. “We have partner farmers and packing houses in various […]
Tue 27/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

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