Category: South Korea
Azerbaijani companies expand business ties with Saudi Arabia
Azerbaijan Export & Investment Promotion Foundation organized an export mission to Riyadh, capital city of Saudi Arabia, to promote Azerbaijani local products under the Made in Azerbaijan brand .
World Halal Day 2018, South Korea , Seoul Nov 1st & 2nd 2018
World Halal Day aims to create an in-depth understanding on Halal and to enhance the industry. It also aims to raise awareness on current issues related to the Halal economy.
Retaj Hotels and Hospitality group expands to Asia
Taj Hana and Retaj Group’s unique Halal tourism offering will make a “significant difference in the hospitality style of East Asia”.
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.
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.
Export bans hit Brazil’s meat industry after scandal
The fallout from Brazil’s rotten meat scandal accelerated on Monday when China, a huge client, suspended imports and the European Union demanded a partial ban.
South Korea: Cosmax takes lead in adapting to Halal cosmetics
It has kicked off producing 50 halal-certified products at its Jakarta plant in Indonesia, gearing up its efforts to capture the burgeoning global Halal cosmetics market.
How Korea could corner the halal market
A collaboration between Korea and Malaysia could see Korea leap to the forefront of halal beauty innovation and manufacture, an industry expert has suggested.
Indonesia: Industry Players Demand Transparency in Halal Certification Regulation Drafting
It stipulates that any products brought into Indonesia, distributed and traded in the country must be given Halal certification.
Korea opens food trade office in UAE, aims for 10% growth
The Korean government is stepping up its food industry promotion in the Middle East with a new regional office and new initiatives.
South Korea: Is K-beauty ready for global halal market?
From China to the US, South Korean cosmetics firms have been making inroads into the global market by diversifying their product lines and brand image.
South Korea’s Cosmax beauty products granted Halal certification
PT Cosmax Indonesia received the halal certification from Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) to sell its cosmetics.
South Korea: Ministry denies rumored inflow of Muslim workers for halal food
The ministry refuted the reports and rumors, saying though the government is reviewing the plan of building a halal food-processing complex, it has no plans to employ Muslim workers there.
South Korean Food Producers Set Sights On Halal Market
South Korean processed food companies and farmers are ramping up efforts to tap into the rapidly growing global halal market as they face tougher competition from cheaper rivals.
First Korean food fair held in Dubai
The K-Food Fair in Dubai comes after the Korean government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Arabic country in March this year regarding halal food.
Opinion: Why Beauty Brands Should Consider Halal Cosmetics
Korean cosmetics manufacturers have been seeking halal certifications despite the Muslim population within Korea being extremely small.
UAE: South Korea to adopt UAE’s Halal certification system
The country is adopting the Emirate’s halal certification system, which officials hope will act as a catalyst for the trade in animal products and have a knock-on effect for other food produce.
South Korea, Jakim to cooperate in Halal food production
South Korea is looking forward to cooperate with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) to venture into producing more South Korean halal food products.
Korea’s Caffe Bene receives halal certification
The newly acquired halal certification is set to pave the way for the coffee chain to expand its presence in the Middle East, according to Caffe Bene.
South Korean Prince holds talks with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince
A key centerpiece is an MOU on cooperation on halal food products, a move Seoul says could give South Korea’s access to the huge global halal market.
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