Vietnamese farmers are shifting from coffee cultivation to durian farming. This change is driven by immense Chinese demand for the pungent fruit. Vietnam has become China's largest durian supplier, surpassing Thailand's long-held dominance. Durian exports are projected to reach four billion dollars this year. However, concerns about oversupply and quality control are emerging.

Vietnam's Central Highlands produces around one sixth of the world's coffee, but farmers are switching their traditional crop for durian to cash in on surging Chinese demand for…

Vietnamese farmers are shifting from coffee cultivation to durian farming. This change is driven by immense Chinese demand for the pungent fruit. Vietnam has become China's…