Ahmad Haikal Hasan, head of Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), called on the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the broader business community to support government efforts, particularly in accelerating MSME halal certification and improving product quality.
This will be the first-ever visit by a top leader of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Vietnam, the first head-of-state/government-level exchange between the two sides since their diplomatic ties were established and, notably, the first trip by a leader of a Middle Eastern state to Vietnam in nine years.
Ha stated that Vietnam regards the development of the Halal industry as a new and important direction to unlock the global Halal market and foster new growth drivers. Although Halal is a new sector, Vietnam is making efforts to establish its position on the global Halal map.
Vietnam – Malaysia trade reached 14.2 billion USD in 2024. In the first half of 2025, bilateral trade increased 6% year-on-year to 7.7 billion USD.
Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the 2025 Budget Initiative aims to stimulate SME-driven growth and enhance economic resilience, while bolstering investor confidence.
Vietnam aims to develop its Halal industry into a key strength, positioning the country as an indispensable destination on the global Halal map.
The national Halal conference in Hanoi on October 22 was the largest international event since the Prime Minister's Halal Project launch in February 2023. Aimed at guiding the development of Vietnam's Halal sector, the event highlighted opportunities for Vietnam to expand its role in the global Halal market and make the industry a key part of the national economy.
Vietnam aims to turn its Halal industry into a strong economic sector, positioning the country as an indispensable destination on the global Halal map and an important link in the supply chain of Halal products and services worldwide, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated at a conference held in Hanoi on October 22.
Malaysia is aiming to strengthen economic cooperation with Vietnam by exploring opportunities for private sector involvement in emerging industries, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stated.
Vietnamese enterprises have signed three memoranda of understanding (MoU) with Malaysian exporters and distributors on cooperation in the Halal industry at the 20th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS).
The 20th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 opened at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur on September 17.
The first meeting of the Thai National Halal Industry Committee (NHIC) for 2024 was held to bolster Thailand's economy and open new markets for halal food products.
Experts see a golden opportunity for Vietnam to tap into the booming Halal market, fueled by a surging global Muslim population.
