Category: Asia
Vietnam, Middle East boost trade, investment
Vietnamese firms need to improve transparency, corporate governance and workforce quality, thereby promoting bilateral partnership.
UK: Fourth HFA Halal Industry Conference (HHIC) 2018
The conference drew attendees from UK, Europe, Middle-East and Far-East including representatives from mainstream global food brands.
Pakistan: Al-Rahim gets permission to export chilled Halal meat to Middle East
The Al-Rahim slaughterhouse slaughterhouse is accredited by the Ministry of Climate Control & Environment (MOCCAE) to export chilled beef to UAE.
Russia: Halfood & Ecogoods 2018 post event Report
Over one hundred companies from different regions of Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, as well as specially invited companies from Syria and Indonesia participated.
Punjab Food Authority bans “energy” in energy drinks, while KP bans drink altogether
Ordered beverage companies that manufacture so called “Energy drinks” to remove the label as it is misleading for consumers and scientifically false.
Pursuing ‘permissible’ beauty in Korea
Halal beauty products appeal to both Muslim and non-Muslim customers but Korean companies are slow to adapt.
Halal industry can help Indonesia in international trade
Unfortunately, the halal law is considered burdensome for businesses because it is difficult to apply.
UAE: Al Islami Foods sells minority stake to Mitsubishi Corporation
UAE-based frozen meat halal manufacturer Al Islami Foods has sold a minority stake to Mitsubishi Corporation to drive further growth in the global halal market.
Malaysia: MIHAS 2018 records strong sales – the MIHAS Roundup
A total of RM1.52 billion sales were recorded, compared to RM1.01 billion registered last year.
Central Asia countries to increase exports of halal products
Kyrgyzstan is preparing to launch a pilot project of voluntary certification and labeling of products and services for compliance with halal standards.
Philippines set for new halal accreditation scheme as officials eye bigger slice of $630bn market
A new halal accreditation scheme for the Philippines will be launched by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) next month.
Malaysia: Ethical Consumerism and the Importance of Halal Cosmetics
A noticeable growing trend in cosmetics in Malaysia, is in the demand for halal-compliant products.
Russia International Halal Medical Forum
Russia International Halal Medical Forum will be held in the framework of the International Congress-Exhibition Russian Halal Expo-2018.
Philippines: 1st PHL National Halal Conference slated
The strategic road map includes the launch of the approved Philippine National halal Certification Scheme and the Accreditation Guidelines.
Malaysia: New harmonisation body will take the ‘joke’ out of profit-seeking Halal certification
The Saudi regulator said many had adopted an interpretation of Halal practices that is too loose, in a bid to attract more paying customers to use their Halal stamps.
Opinion: The stakes are high
The stakes are high, not only for religious reasons for Muslims, but also international implications, where people are campaigning against Halal slaughter practices.
USA: Islamic Services of America comments on recent Jakim events
These events further established Malaysia as an early and ongoing leader of Halal initiatives which garnered strong support from the attendees.
Malaysia: Pharmaniaga eyeing north for 1st halal vaccine plant
Pharmaniaga Bhd is looking to build Malaysia’s first halal vaccine plant in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.
Malaysia PM sets aside RM1 billion for Halal Development Fund
He added the funds can be used by Bumiputera entrepreneurs, who play a key role in driving the halal industry.
Malaysia should leverage on growing Halal Industry globally
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) assistant governor Marzunisham Omar said Malaysia should leverage on its first mover advantage in being a global halal hub.
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