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Report Reveals APAC NTOs Best Globally for Muslim Friendly Resources Available Online
This report published by Pear Anderson shows that eight of the top 10 National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) with Muslim friendly online resources are from APAC.
Pakistan: PHA Chief Sets Targets To Capture International Markets For Exports Of Halal Products
PHA in the Federal capital has set targets to capture international markets for export of Halal products especially meat to get Pakistan’s due share in the rapidly growing global Halal market.
Opinion: Slow travel, social activism to drive growth of Muslim travel
In 2018, the global Muslim travel population clocked at 140 million, according to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2019.
India: India International Halal Expo 2020 kicks off in Hyderabad
Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Thailand, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, UK, USA, Iran and others, are participating.
Turkey: Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) has awarded the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) the first Halal accreditation according to OIC/SMIIC Standards in the World
A harmonized halal quality infrastructure is expected to yield flourishing economic activity with increased intra-OIC trade.
Singapore Tourism Board sharpens focus to tap halal travel boom
According to CrescentRating, the muslim travel segment holds significant weight in Singapore’s tourism balance, accounting for an estimated 18 to 20 per cent of overall arrivals.
USA: Impossible Burger’s biggest eaters aren’t the people you think
Impossible Foods itself says 95% of people who ate Impossible Burger last year had also eaten meat from an animal in the previous month.
Philippines: DTI targetting Iran as priority halal market
DTI is also targeting the Gulf Cooperation Council states, Turkey, Egypt, China and Iran for halal products and services.
New Zealand: Government moves into Halal Accreditation
New Zealand’s state-owned food certifier AsureQuality is stepping into halal audit and accreditation with NZIDT Ltd., NZ’s top provider of halal audit and certification services to food exporters.
Blockchain-based Halal Food Supply Chain: A Potential for Mutual Symbiosis with Islamic Finance
The halal industry incorporates companies and businesses that are in need of financing and these financing needs can be met through Shariah-compliant financing.
Pakistan: PHA chief sets targets to capture int’l markets for Halal products
The newly established Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) in the federal capital has set targets to capture international markets for export of Halal products.
UK: Halal Meat Production and Market Opportunities
This new book by Dr Awal Fuseini Halal Sector Manager of AHDB highlighting the significance of animal welfare and market opportunities in the halal sector will be available 28/2/2020.
Opinion: International Alignment On Halal Certification
Asia Pacific Food Industry According to the recent 2019/20 State of the Global Islamic Economy report, the spend on halal food and beverages is forecast to reach US$1.9 trillion by 2023. The halal food industry is set for rapid growth. According to the recent 2019/20 State of the Global Islamic Economy report, the spend on […]
Opinion: The top cosmetics regulatory issues on the agenda for APAC in 2020
Currently, the regulations for cosmetics have been pushed back to October 17, 2026 but there are still many details of the new regulations that have yet to be ironed out.
Indonesia: MUI to issue halal certification for Japanese companies
Under the MoU, the LPPOM MUI also agrees to handle Japan’s halal certification promotion and consultation.
Indonesia: F&B companies struggle to comply with halal certification requirements
“The rules for halal certification are still cumbersome, and it’s hard for companies to achieve the certification, even though it is mandatory.”
Canada: Alberta processor bullish on market growth for Halal meat
The Alberta government says it wants to expand the province’s halal capacity as part of overall trade efforts.
Turkey: Halal Tourism Services Standard has been published
SMIIC Technical Committee on Tourism and Related Issues (TC 5) standard “OIC/SMIIC 9:2019, Halal Tourism Services – General Requirements”.
Philippines: DTI chief sees Halal as a good business venture for 2020
The secretary said that entrepreneurs should start with a change in mindset and see Halal as a lifestyle that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Pakistan: Poultry sector hits an all-time low in 2019
Due to unjustified taxation policies, during 2018-19, the poultry industry was able to process less than 5 per cent of the total broilers produced in the country.
