Category: Finance & Investment
Malaysia: Bank Negara deputy governor tells entrepreneurs to empower their businesses
Entrepreneurs are urged to take advantage of the growing halal industry by empowering their businesses through various Islamic finance solutions.
Billions of dollars being invested in India for UAE food supply chain security
Emaar Group plan to invest up to US $5 billion in mega food parks and similar facilities in various Indian cities.
Indonesian delegation visits Dubai to learn about Islamic economy system in UAE
DIEDC, has received a senior financial delegation from Indonesia that aimed to learn about the Islamic economy system in the UAE.
Delegation from Saudi Arabia to participate at Sarajevo Halal Fair
The Islamic Development Bank, one of the largest multilateral financial institutions in the world, has established the THIQAH Business Forum.
Indonesia 4.0: Food industry tech and innovation to play ‘huge’ role in country
The F&B industry will be a key driver of the country’s economic development, especially in terms of processed food and beverage products.
Kazakhstan keen to tap Malaysia’s expertise
The Republic of Kazakhstan is looking at Malaysia for assistance and expertise in developing and standardising its halal food service industry.
Malaysia, Turkey to boost bilateral trade to US$5b over next five years
Malaysia and Turkey are working on widening the trade relationship in areas such as defence, technology, food and services, as well as electronics.
Opinion: Natural Allies – Halal Food and Islamic Finance
This article was originally written for The Halal Journal Magazine, published in Malaysia by KasehDia, in October 2006, by the late Hajj Abdalhamid David Evans. Have things changed??
U.S. PE firm Frost Capital acquires Affinis Labs in $8 mln deal
The two companies said in a statement that the acquisition will enable Affinis Labs to “extend its offerings to disadvantaged communities and new regional markets around the world”.
Interview: Shahed Amanullah – Can Capitalism be Ethical?
This interview with Shahed Amanullah is describing the type of work that has driven him for the past few years with value-anchored entrepreneurs that has showed him the way to move things forward NOW!
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan looking to expand cooperation in the food sector
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Pakistan in February this year, bringing what was described as a “record investment package” to assist the South Asian country.
Indonesia seeks lead in global modest-fashion industry
It stands to reason that Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country, would be a leader in this booming multibillion-dollar industry.
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.
UK: London VC Hambro Perks to invest in ‘two to three’ Islamic startups
The UK has rubberstamped its reputation as Europe’s Islamic economy hub by hosting its first halal startup pitch event.
Trace Labs Launches OneAgrix Blockchain Project To Track Halal Products
Diana Sabrain, the founder of OneAgrix, is revealing that OneAgrix has partnered with Trace Labs, a Hong Kong tech startup, which is offering the OriginTrail protocol power the Blockchain project.
UAE: Emirates Islamic signs new scheme for SMEs
EDB’s Dh100 million Credit Guarantee Scheme supports the goals of the National Agenda under UAE Vision 2021.
Saudi Arabia Will Soon Have A ‘Halal Nightclub’
According to reports, the country will soon have what they are calling a ‘halal nightclubs’ for the visitors who miss a vibrant nightlife.
Malaysia: Japan’s Zensho agreed to pay $53 mln for Malaysian halal restaurant chain -source
The deal increases the Japanese firm’s presence in Southeast Asia, adding to current operations in Malaysia as well as Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Bahrain: Arla Foods to shift some production to the Middle East
Arla Foods said production from its Bislev and AKAFA sites in Denmark and from its Riyadh site in Saudi Arabia will be moved to a site in Manama in Bahrain.
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.”
