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Monday, 12 October 2026 10:08

The Halal Imperative: How Indonesia Is Transforming Market Scale Into Geo-Economic Power – OpEd

Key Takeaways:Indonesia’s halal sector contributed roughly IDR 1,102 trillion (about USD 70 billion) to the economy, marking a shift from viewing the country of more than 270 million people primarily as a passive consumer market to treating it…

Monday, 12 October 2026 10:06

Japanese companies see opportunity in boosting exports of halal-certified food products

Exports of Hitachiwagyu Beef, a brand of Japanese black beef from Ibaraki Prefecture, reached a record high of approximately 173 tonnes in fiscal 2025, more than three times the previous year’s figure. TOKYO – An increasing number of…

Monday, 12 October 2026 09:55

London Halal Forum Highlights the Growing Global Halal Economy

IQNA- TRT network has reported on the second edition of the London Halal Forum, held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, highlighting the growing role of the halal economy across sectors including spending, travel, technology, banking…

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 09:57

MIHAS 2026 Delivers RM6.78 Billion In Sales, Expanding Opportunities For Malaysian Businesses And SMEs

By Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)Tuesday, 29 Sep 2026 2:00 PM MYTKUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 - MIHAS 2026 has delivered a strong four-day performance, recording total sales of RM6.78 billion…

Saturday, 26 September 2026 10:54

Asean Halal Council launch proposed for 2027

JAKARTA: Malaysia has proposed the formal establishment and launch of the Asean Halal Council in the country in September 2027 as part of efforts to turn the idea of a regional halal council into a functioning institution,…

Monday, 07 September 2026 11:15

D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia signals Southeast Asia's rise as a global halal powerhouse

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with several government agencies and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (Kadin), hosted the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026 from July 8–12 in Jakarta. The expo featured 80 companies from D-8 member…