Vietnam targets $4bn in durian exports in 2026
Economy 15:49 07/09/2026Vietnam’s durian exports reached US$1.95 billion in January–August 2026, with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment stepping up measures to help bring full-year exports to around $4 billion.
Elephants escort ‘Durian Queen’ at festival in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Vietnam Life 19:59 22/08/2026Thousands of people joined an elephant procession escorting the ‘Durian Queen’ and took part in a traditional ritual for abundance at an on-going durian-themed festival held in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, on Saturday.
China opens wider door to Vietnamese durian with nearly 600 new code approvals
Economy 19:51 20/08/2026The General Administration of Customs of China has approved an additional 567 Vietnamese durian growing-area codes and packing-facility codes, paving the way for farmers and businesses to accelerate durian exports to the Chinese market.
More than 500 durian pickup trucks set Guinness World Record in Vietnam
Vietnam News 21:50 17/08/2026Guinness World Records on Monday recognized the world’s longest convoy of pickup trucks carrying durians at the 2026 Dak Lak Durian Festival in Vietnam.
Vietnam, China seek common standards for durian testing
Economy 13:04 11/08/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is negotiating with China’s General Administration of Customs to align durian testing standards and establish mutual recognition of test results, in an effort to shorten customs clearance times.
Can India ignite a durian boom for Vietnam? Industry data vs. on-the-ground realities
Economy 10:18 04/08/2026India’s recent decision to greenlight imports of fresh Vietnamese durian has injected a fresh wave of optimism into Vietnam’s agricultural sector, unlocking direct access to a burgeoning consumer base of over 1.4 billion people.
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.
