Tags pesticide residue checks Việt Nam tightens fruit inspections after warning from China Monday, Jan 13, 2025 The Plant Protection Department has urged local authorities and relevant agencies to strengthen the inspection and monitoring of durian cultivation areas and export packing facilities following a warning from China. Việt Nam emerges as global durian powerhouse Monday, Jan 13, 2025 Việt Nam has established itself as a new giant in the global durian market, with export value reaching US$3.3 billion in 2024, CNBC recently reported. EU increases pesticide residue checks for Vietnamese durian Monday, Dec 23, 2024 The EU move was made after Vietnamese fruits failed to comply with the maximum residue limit (MRL) of pesticides.