Category: Asia
Malaysia Halal show creates record-breaking $510m in trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia virtual International Halal Showcase (Mihas) 2021, the world’s leading halal platform, has generated a record-breaking RM2.13 billion ($510 million) in export…
Thailand to export halal food to Saudi Arabia after restoration of diplomatic relations
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Commerce is going to roll out export plans for chicken and halal food for the Saudi Arabia market after the Middle…
Indonesia’s halal export potential reaches US$3.6 billion
JAKARTA: Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Pahala Nugraha Mansury has said that the potential for Indonesia’s halal product exports has reached around US$3.6 billion. “We also…
The future is bright for Islamic banking in Asean
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN is powering the global growth of Islamic banking, thanks to world-leading innovation and strong demand. The success of Islamic banking will…
Indonesia and Malaysia: At the forefront of halal beauty innovation
JAKARTA: The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is accounting for the largest slice of this thriving market, with Malaysia and Indonesia leading the pack. Although Malaysia is…
Indonesia focuses on Halal travel
JAKARTA: With Hajj trips off the menu this year, Indonesian tour firms seek to make domestic offerings more Muslim-friendly. Indonesia is gradually getting back to…
Global Islamic Finance Report 2021 launched
JAKARTA: Amidst the pandemic, Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance (Cambridge-IIF), together with Ajman University Center for Excellence in Islamic Finance (AU-CEIF), has once again successfully…
Taste the Philippines through its halal food and heritage destinations
MANILA: The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) highlights the country’s food traditions through different programs that encourage new dining discoveries such as the Halal Culinary…
New Halal Certification to impact businesses
JAKARTA: Indonesia issued a new Halal certification law, under Government Regulation 39 of 2021 (GR 39/2021) that will impact businesses in most industries. GR 39/2021…
Aceh continues to develop world class Halal tourism
JAKARTA: After winning the prizes in the National Halal Tourism Competition (KPHN), the Indonesian westernmost province of Aceh continues to develop its halal tourism in an…