Category: Asia
Unilever plots rebound with products developed in India, Indonesia
Unilever said it wants to eventually obtain halal-certification for Lakme in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, where the majority of locally-produced Unilever brands are already halal certified.
Opinion: Young, tech-savvy Muslimah a consumer group to watch
YOUNG Muslim women in Southeast Asia are coming into focus for marketers as an influential group in style, fashion, travel, tech-savviness and entrepreneurship while remaining religiously observant.
Muslim women present ‘opportunities and challenges’ for marketers
Muslim women in Southeast Asia favour Japanese brands, shop online regularly and are more career driven and cosmopolitan than ever before, according to a study.
Thailand set to be at the Forefront of Halal Industry
It has been a tentative season for the Halal industry in Thailand as the market, worth roughly 1.29 billion US dollars has both grown and shrunk, but is now on the rise again.
Malaysia suspends imports of meat from 3 Australian suppliers due to Halal issues
The companies have the halal certification but during out latest audit, our Jakim auditor detected non-conforming findings that did not comply with Malaysia halal protocol.
Malaysia: Allana to diversify Halal frozen meat offering to local market
Allanasons Pvt Ltd (Allana), which is on the lookout for more Malaysian companies to serve as distributors, is working towards diversifying its product offering of halal frozen meat to the local market.
Malaysian Firm to offer Halal certification services to Chinese companies
The company would collaborate with the Johor Religious Islamic Department (Maij) and Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) in this matter.
Philippines still scrambling over Halal certification
Without a national certification scheme for Halal products, the Philippines is not yet ready to meet the demands of the Muslim, an official said.
Malaysia: Selangor launches programme to equip officers for Halal global market
The programme prepares and equips people with knowledge and skills in Islamic law, as well as Halal system, management, industry standards and international trade.
South Korea: Cosmetics Giant Turns Its Focus to Makeup for Muslim Women
Amorepacific Corp. is pushing harder into Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam with a lineup that takes into account skin tones, the region’s humidity and the need for Muslim women to wash for prayer.
Halal Expo Dubai opens door to boost UAE’s US$20 billion imports
Halal Expo Dubai opens door to boost UAE’s US$20 billion imports as Malaysia recognises UAE’s Halal Products Control System.
Malaysia officially recognises UAE halal products control systems
The UAE has received Malaysia’s recognition of the ‘UAE Halal Products Control System,’ national certificates and the national Halal mark, which will facilitate the trade of UAE halal products.
Singapore: Stepping up its game in the Halal business
My Outlets Express is venturing overseas while aiming to make Singapore a global hub for the distribution of halal products.
Malaysia: The Emerging Markets of Halal Cosmetics
The manufacturing of Halal cosmetics has introduced new technologies as well as internal and external methods in the areas of R&D, formulation, and production.
China’s $1 trillion investment in ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative
The US$1 trillion investment by China in its ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative is expected to accelerate the growth of the US$50 billion (Dh183 billion) GCC Halal food market.
Pakistan exploring new markets for export of meat, dairy products
Efforts are being made for market access in Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Hong Kong and Indonesia besides Middle-East countries for meat and meat products.
South Korean Companies Entering Global Halal Pharmaceutical Market
The global Halal pharmaceutical market, which accounted for 6.7% of the global pharmaceutical market two years ago, is expected to reach US$370 billion in size in 2021.
Singapore: Vitafoods Asia 2017: Meeting the Region’s Nutraceutical Needs
From 5 – 6 September, uncover the latest innovations and key developments that will impact industry and product development in the nutraceutical industry.
Malaysia: 1,500 SMEs to be listed on Alibaba.com by November
The minister said the selection process was conducted by three agencies – SME Corp Malaysia, Malaysia External Trade Development Corp and Malaysia Digital Economy Corp.
Malaysia: Deputy finance minister urges expedited halal certification process
Othman said the nation’s exports of halal products totalling RM42 billion last year was too low compared with the US$680 billion market potential.
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