China eyes Lao durian to meet spiralling market demand


VIENTIANE: Several Chinese businesses have expressed interest in growing durian in Laos to feed the surge in demand for the fruit among Chinese consumers.

China accounts for 91 per cent of global durian consumption, with most imported from Thailand.

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