Posted 9/2/2023, 2:16:00 AM

China slowdown, El Nino cloud future for Thai durian exports

Thai durian exports to China have significantly increased due to improved delivery times from a new high-speed rail link, but an economic slowdown in China and weather patterns are posing challenges for the sector.

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