Category Archives: Asia

UK: ‘Healthy’ Deliveroo-style app to launch in Dubai and London
10/02/2019

Abul Rob, founder of online food delivery service Pronto Eat, is looking to claim his ...

Indonesia sees US$1.6 billion windfall from Halal labelling rule
10/02/2019

Indonesia is overhauling the Halal certification rules as the country’s Shariah economy is set to ...

Biggest Indonesian Islamic bank sees sector riding on a wave of Halal lifestyle
07/02/2019

The country’s Halal food spending alone was US$170 billion in 2017, the highest among the ...

Amazon plans to launch a new Middle East marketplace
05/02/2019

With the launch of the Middle East marketplace in the coming months, Amazon is downplaying ...

Research: Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Halal Supply Chains
04/02/2019

Halal supply chains are vulnerable due to their credence quality attributes, importance of maintaining halal ...

Opinion: Inside Malaysia’s fast-growing Halal beauty market
04/02/2019

“I have no grievance against halal beauty products,” she told Arab News. “But my suspicion ...

Philippines: ‘Halal is more than just recognition’
04/02/2019

HALAL goes beyond the geographical Mindanao and other Muslim areas and is slowly becoming mainstream ...

India: Britannia unveils new logo as ‘global total foods company’
01/02/2019

Britannia acquired two companies, UAE-based Strategic Food International Co (SFIC) and Oman-based Al Sallan Food ...

Halal claims: ingredients through to finished products
31/01/2019

Halal certified ingredients supplying Halal certified personal care and cosmetic companies. ...

Opinion: 7 trends expected to shape the next phase of Halal travel sector
31/01/2019

Here are some main trends that marketers should know about the halal travel sector to ...

Opinion: Corporate Halal reputation needs to be on the top agenda for companies operating in Muslim Markets
30/01/2019

The Reputation Institute reported in November 2018 that nearly 84% of a company’s value is ...

SGS Helps Companies Access the Growing Global Market for Halal Cosmetics
29/01/2019

This type of cosmetic product appeals not only to the Muslim Community but also people ...

Malaysian halal entrepreneurs will have an easier time expanding into Indonesia
28/01/2019

Sirajuddin said negotiations on the agreement had been ongoing for three years and was about ...

Russia: World Halal Day 2019 to be celebrated in Samara
28/01/2019

Investment, trade, infrastructure, livelihood and tourist attraction in the Volga region together with the International ...

Singapore: Landmark deal to empower businesses safe access to the Halal market
26/01/2019

New integration deal between OneAgrix and Escrow.com will make global trade frictionless and improve links ...

Japan: Three-day halal festival draws around 7,000
25/01/2019

The expo hosted 95 halal-certified small- and medium-size enterprises from Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and China ...

SalamWeb aims to promote ethical, Shariah-compliant web browsing
19/01/2019

SalamWeb Browser features Qibla (prayer direction) compass, prayer timings, Salam News which is a custom ...

Research: Indonesia’s New Halal Law: Impact on the Political Economy
19/01/2019

What are the implications of the upcoming halal law on the country’s political economy and ...

‘Modest fashion’ looks to move from niche to mainstream
19/01/2019

Analysts say the interest from Goldman demonstrates that the sector is no longer considered a ...

The Rise of Halal Tourism
19/01/2019

With a population that is disproportionately young, educated and upwardly mobile, they are one of ...