Category: Asia
Opinion: Halal B2B Marketplace Combats Food Fraud With Blockchain Technology
Knowing where your food comes from, and whether is it really Halal, are issues that more and more people are concerned with.
Singapore: The new M&S range destined for Asia
The firm’s franchise partner in Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, Al-Futtaim, has confirmed it will offer the M&S halal range in its markets, although it is unclear if the arrangement will include Hong Kong.
India: India International Halal Expo 2020
Opportunity to be part of New Trends at India International Halal Expo being held at HITEX, Hydrabad on the 18-20 January 2020 Interview with the Director & CEO, ATOBA, Mr Muazzam Naik .
Malaysia: NST Leader: A thought starter, should Jakim go global?
“The time has come for Jakim’s stamp of legitimacy to go global. It may wish to look at how it can further tap into and explore businesses offering halal products.”
Opinion: Transparency and Trust in the Halal Food Chain
When applied to the halal food sector, the concepts of transparency and trust force us to engage with the complexities and nuances of the industry.
Malaysia: Documents Allege Corruption in Malaysia’s Halal Certification Process
MACC Chief Commissioner said the allegations of corruption within JAKIM had come to the MACC’s attention. s
She will make further announcements as investigations progress.
Malaysia: Jakim never appointed consultant to handle Halal certification
Mujahid said the halal certification application has never been done in person with any of Jakim staff as it is done online by filling in the application form with all the required details.
Malaysian Official Urges Making Islamic Finance Part of Halal Ecosystem
“With better financing, I believe that more industry players will be encouraged to expand their product lines to include halal-certified products,” DPM Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said.
Malaysia: Halal start-ups, SMEs can’t fully enter global market without Islamic financing
DPM Dr Wan Azizah said better financing will also give existing players a clearer direction for developing strategies in remaining competitive, as well as to meet challenges.
China keen to invest in Pakistan’s Halal meat industry
Leader of a Chinese delegation Zhu Maa has shown interest in investing in Halal meat industry in Pakistan and exporting it to China and Middle Eastern countries.
Malaysia: CIMB Wants A Bigger Bite Of Singapore SME Banking Share
China’s halal sector is expected to reach $1.9 trillion by 2021, and there is a potential customer base of 266 million in ASEAN and China.
Opinion: Harmonizing Halal Standards
Strong political will is needed among all governments to realize the vision of implementing common halal standards and certification across the world.
Wahed Invest Launches in Malaysia
Wahed Invest announced the launch of Malaysia’s first Islamic digital investment platform.
Bangladesh: FBCCI seeks UAE support to set up Global Halal Certification Centre
The UAE Ambassador expressed his keen interest to work with the FBCCI to set up a comprehensive Halal certification centre.
Research: Insights and Guidelines on Halal Tourism
By presenting the code of regulations this Paper aims to facilitate the global halal tourism market.
Egyptian companies to invest $1b in Pakistan: report
Yacoub said representatives of these Egyptian companies met with Prime Minister Imran Khan, members of his cabinet and state functionaries.
Opinion: Muslim women are making more solo trips
Two-thirds were 40 years of age or younger, an indication of how much young Muslim women drive this section of the tourism industry.
Ban on swimming? Myths hinder Indonesia’s development in halal tourism
Myths surrounding the concept, such as a prohibition on swimming at halal tourist destinations, have worsened the situation, making Islam looks like a foe instead of a friend of tourism.
Governing, Regulatory and Statutory Stakeholders within the Halal Industry in Malaysia
Stakeholders are defined as a person, group or organisation that has interest or stake in an organisation or in an industry.
Malaysia: CIMB Wants A Bigger Bite Of Singapore SME Banking Share
While CIMB is evaluating an application for the digital banking licenses that are up for grabs in Singapore, Yong is against the idea of pursuing the license just for the sake of it.
