HANOI: Vietnam's durian export industry faces difficulties in entering the Chinese market due to new inspection regulations for durian exports.

In a year that saw China import US$7 billion of the fruit – a record – upstarts Vietnam and Malaysia are eyeing Thailand’s top spot.

With China's durian imports breaking records in 2024 - reaching nearly US$7 billion in value - competition for its market, the world's largest, has intensified as Vietnam and Malaysia ramp up their ...

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Vietnam’s durian export industry faces difficulties in entering the Chinese market due to new inspection regulations for durian exports.

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