Halal News
Developing an additional 17 new Halal standards.
The Ministry of Science and Technology is developing 17 new national standards on Halal, aiming to form a synchronous and harmonized system of standards with international standards, expanding opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises to participate in the global Halal market. Chairman of the National Committee for Standards, Metrology and Quality Nguyen Nam Hai said that the development of the Halal sector needs to be based on three pillars: Completing the standards...
Malaysia to propose ASEAN Halal Council at upcoming ASEAN Summit
Malaysia will propose establishing an ASEAN Halal Council as a key agenda item during the ASEAN Summit in October. Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Chairman of the National Halal Council, confirmed the council’s formation is crucial for developing the region’s substantial Halal industry potential. Ahmad Zahid highlighted the regional Halal market serves over 640 million people across ASEAN member nations. Vietnam has...
How does Vietnam welcome the “opportunity” of Halal tourism?
In the context of the world witnessing the strong “rise” of the Halal industry, with an estimated market size of up to 3,000 billion USD, Halal tourism is considered to be able to become a “boost” for Vietnamese businesses, creating added value for products through serving the flow of tourists from the Middle East and Muslim countries. Great potential The Global Islamic Economy 2023 report indicates that the global Halal...
Ho Chi Minh City needs to “awaken” Halal tourism
With high demand for tourism and huge spending, Muslim tourists are considered a source of high-end tourists. While many countries in the region such as Thailand, Singapore, etc. are trying to attract and welcome this type of tourist, Ho Chi Minh City still has many untapped potentials and strengths that can completely meet the “demanding” requirements of Muslim tourists. Nguyen An Ninh Street (District 1) opposite the West Gate –...
