India opens doors to fresh Vietnamese durians in major trade win
Vietnam News 16:07 31/07/2026India has officially approved the import of fresh Vietnamese durians, opening a gateway to a market of over 1.4 billion people and providing a major boost to Vietnam’s export diversification efforts, agricultural authorities announced Thursday.
2 Vietnamese charged in $171,000 durian chemical smuggling case
Vietnam News 18:09 22/07/2026Police in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, have pressed charges against two people for allegedly smuggling more than 7,000 chemical products used to ripen and preserve durians, valued at over VND4.5 billion (US$171,000), from China and Thailand, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
Millions of orders for Vietnamese durians placed through livestreams in China
Economy 15:50 18/07/2026'Durian e-commerce' is emerging as a new consumer trend in China, creating fresh opportunities for Vietnamese durians as Monthong and Ri6 have become two of the most favored durian varieties on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.
Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian chefs showcase 7 durian-inspired dishes to promote Dak Lak tourism
Vietnam Life 17:47 01/07/2026Chefs from Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia introduced seven creative dishes made with durian at a culinary showcase in Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam on Tuesday, as part of local efforts to promote Dak Lak Province's signature fruit and develop durian-based cuisine into a distinctive tourism product.
Vietnam’s durian exports surge in Q1 as price instability remains
Economy 13:52 18/05/2026Vietnam’s durian exports rose 230 percent year on year to about US$221.7 million in the first quarter of 2026. However, domestic farm-gate prices remain unstable, and dependence on the Chinese market continues to pose risks.
Vietnam closes in on 50% of China’s durian market, Thailand faces growing threat: Thai media
Economy 17:39 04/01/2026Thai media have expressed concern that Vietnamese fresh durians may soon overtake Thai durians in the Chinese market, as Vietnam’s share is approaching 50 percent.
Vietnam launches national farm produce traceability system, pilots durian tracking
Economy 11:24 27/12/2025The Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Friday launched a national agricultural traceability system and will pilot origin tracking for durians for six months, aiming for a nationwide roll-out starting July 1, 2026.
Chinese delegation highly values Vietnamese durians after on-site inspection
Economy 14:21 30/07/2025Vietnamese durians have received high praise from the General Administration of China Customs following an on-site inspection of farms and packaging facilities, paving the way for exports through the end of the year.
Vietnam, China agree to remove bottlenecks in durian export
Economy 16:00 29/05/2025Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the General Administration of Customs of China have agreed to coordinate efforts to address challenges related to Vietnamese durian exports to China.
Durian farming a profitable business for Vietnamese firm in Laos
Economy 17:22 01/01/2025Laos remains the largest overseas investment market for this Vietnamese enterprise
Vietnam confronted by fierce competition from Thailand in durian export to China
Economy 09:53 15/10/2023Among China’s major import partners, Thailand ranks first with about $3.5 billion, followed by Vietnam at $1.7 billion
Vietnamese durians exported to China through official channels for first time
Economy 13:34 18/09/2022About 500 metric tons of durians grown in Vietnam’s Central Highlands were exported to China on Saturday
