Category: Halal Trade
CIS countries keen to tap Malaysia’s expertise in halal products
Businesses from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) which represents former Soviet Union’s countries, are keen to tap into Malaysia’s expertise in the halal market.
Interview: Will new halal B2B online marketplace OneAgrix succeed where DagangHalal, Zilzar failed?
OneAgrix is now pouncing on what it believes is a big market gap to serve the cross-border trade of halal products.
Spain: The Halal Institute delves into Central America and the Caribbean
The region, whose growth is expected to be around 3.4% in 2020, has great potential in the agri-food sector, with high-quality products that are highly valued internationally.
Brunei: To boost economy, Japan urges Brunei to ratify CPTPP The Pacific-wide free trade agreement
To boost economy, Japan urges Brunei to ratify CPTPP The Pacific-wide free trade agreement it has already come into force in 7 out of the 11 member countries Wardi Wasil – thescoop.co Japanese Ambassador to Brunei, Motohiko Kato, speaking during a media briefing at the Japanese Embassy in Kiulap on July 5, 2019. Photo: Wardi […]
Philippines: Policy changes, lack of data prompt DTI to adjust Halal exports target
On top of the global slowdown in the market, Rivera also pointed to the lack of reliable data on the country’s halal shipments as a factor for adjusting the target.
Germany: New trade show dedicated to Halal products is launching in March 2020
Deutsche Messe is launching HALAL HANNOVER, a new trade show for halal products, being held on the 6 to 8 March next year. It will be open to trade visitors on all three days.
UK: HFA held its 5th Halal Industry Conference in London
HFA celebrated its 25-year anniversary by holding another high profile and well supported 5th Annual HFA Halal Industry Conference (HHIC) 2019, which was held at Hilton Kensington London.
Indonesia calls for halal industry to be a focus for Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle
Indonesia underlined 3 areas of cooperation for IMT-GT to focus on namely connectivity, sustainable and inclusive economic development, and the Halal industry.
Opinion: Is Indonesia ready for Halal certification obligation?
Indonesia’s halal industry is underdeveloped because the local and domestic players have not significantly seized the opportunity.
Canada: Halal Expo Canada 2019 to provide a unique matchmaking platform
APPSAYA Matchmaking Platform will provide a convenient and an easy tool for exhibitors and attendees to connect and conduct business.
Malaysia: Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair – 26-28 June 2019
The event is set to be held on 26 – 28 June 2019 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) and open to trade visitors from 10.30am – 6pm.
Saudi Arabia: 7th Edition Foodex Saudi in Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events
Get high exposure in the Saudi Food Market, The largest & fastest growing food market in GCC and Middle East!
Indonesia: Bukalapak hopes to become the Alibaba or Amazon for Middle East’s Muslims
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jakarta, Bukalapak is an ecommerce platform with 4 million merchant partners in Indonesia.
Malaysia: Johor out to boost halal sector
“Johor, Singapore and Indonesia should complement instead of competing with each other in developing the halal sector under the Singapore-Johor-Riau (SIJORI) economic growth triangle.”
Saudi Arabia: King Salman Launches the ‘Enriching Hajj & Umrah Experience’ Programme, part of Saudi Vision 2030
With the ambitious objective of reaching 30 million Umrah visitors annually by 2030, the programme’s mission is to achieve a quantum leap in every service provided.
Singapore: OneAgrix’s Proof of Concept – A First in the Halal Economy – has gone live
OneAgrix’s Proof of Concept for one of the largest poultry companies in Europe will secure and authenticate Halal Certificates and track Halal poultry from farm-to-fork.
China: Food2China Expo 2019
Food2China Expo 2019 is the only professional B to B trade fair only focusing on imported food industry in South China.
MoUs boost Brunei, Bangladesh ties in trade, investment
One of the MoUs signed was between Brunei’s Ghanim International Corporation Sdn Bhd and Bangladesh’s Taj Food Industries Ltd, a subsidiary of the Nizam Group of Companies.
Malaysia: HDC to enter 10 new halal markets via One Belt, One Road initiative
The new countries include Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Turkmenistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cambodia Hands Out Halal Certification Under Strict Food Safety Rules
Before getting a certificate, businesses will have to go through inspections by officials under the Cambodian Halal Steering Committee monitored by the Ministry of Commerce.
