Thorny issue: Malaysian durian industry hit by demand slump and manpower shortage due to COVID-19 By Pearly Neo 02-Jun-2020 - Last updated on 02-Jun-2020 at 01:49 GMT Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email to a friend The durian industry in Malaysia has been hit hard by a drastic drop in demand and lack of manpower due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a sharp downturn for one of the country’s most popular exports.Read the full story here. FNA top 10 May 2020 COVID-19 in Malaysia: Food industry recovery thwarted as half of states refuse to leave lockdown Fruity electricity: Australian scientists create double-sustainable energy storage from durian and jackfruit waste ‘New and lasting habits’: Singapore’s online shopping surge will persist after COVID-19 Thorny issue: Malaysian durian industry hit by demand slump and manpower shortage due to COVID-19 Eating at home: China’s COVID-19 online purchasing patterns reveal huge shift towards home cooking E-commerce in Saudi Arabia: Food sales surge amid COVID-19 pandemic ‘Large volatility’: Coca-Cola Amatil struggles with sales in Oceania and Indonesia amidst COVID-19 lockdowns Palm oil crisis: ASEAN’s largest agri export shaken by risk of UK rule changes and ‘backstabbing’ by Malaysia COVID-19 in APAC: Food supply chain to be given ‘specific focus’ for economy regrowth as lockdowns in region relaxed Thai industry defends government alcohol ban retraction as panic-buying fuels fears of new COVID-19 infections Prev 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 11 Next