Vietnam Abandons Coffee for Durian
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Vietnam, the world's second-largest coffee producer, is shifting its focus from coffee to durian due to surging Chinese demand for the pungent 'king of fruits'. The Central Highlands, which produces around one sixth of the world's coffee, is seeing farmers switch their traditional crop to capitalize on the lucrative durian market. While this shift is making some farmers rich, it also raises concerns about oversupply and dependence on the Chinese market.
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