Malay Mail on MSN

The ‘Hermès of durian’: How Malaysia’s Musang King became China’s most wanted fruit

In the small Pahang town of Raub, the pungent scent of durian is the smell of money, thanks to a global rush fuelled by China ...
Reuters

Malaysia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest fruit

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The stinky, spiky durian is set to become Malaysia's next major export as the Southeast Asian nation rushes to develop thousands of acres to cash in on unprecedented demand ...
New York Post

Gas leak emergency pinned on ‘hilarious’ culprit after sparking panic in busy downtown

Residents of Lytham, Lancashire sounded an alarm after smelling what they thought was a gas leak, only to discover later that the stench was coming from the "world's smelliest fruit." Shutterstock It ...
NBC Chicago

Demand for the world's smelliest fruit has soared 400%, fueled by China's ‘craze'

Some say it's sticky-sweet, others say it smells like socks. Love it or hate it, the appetite for durians is growing voraciously — especially in China. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are.
Seattle Times

China’s lust for durian is creating fortunes in Southeast Asia

RAUB, Malaysia — Before he started a company 15 years ago selling the world’s smelliest fruit, Eric Chan had a well-paying job writing code for satellites and robots. His family and friends were ...