HANOI, Vietnam (MNTV) — Southeast Asia, home to more than 240 million Muslim consumers, is positioning itself as a major market for halal cosmetics — beauty products made from ingredients and by processes permitted under Islamic law, Vietnam.vn reported. To be certified halal, products must generally avoid alcohol (though some standards allow ...
SINGAPORE (MNTV) — With the global halal market valued at trillions of dollars and continuing to grow strongly, Vietnam and Singapore are presented with many opportunities for cooperation to build a regional halal value chain, leveraging the complementary strengths of each country to expand access to international markets. According to the Vi...
CEBU, Philippines (MNTV) — The Philippine government is intensifying efforts to position the Mindanao region as a major hub for the halal industry, with officials highlighting opportunities in tourism, trade and investment through stronger regional connectivity, reports CDN. Plans to expand the network of direct flights connecting the country’...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – The Indonesian government has reaffirmed that halal certification requirements remain fully in force for U.S. products entering the domestic market, following concerns that a recent trade agreement could weaken existing regulations, reports the Jakarta Globe. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya dismissed claims tha...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives is moving to redefine its global tourism identity by positioning halal tourism not as a niche add-on, but as a values-driven model centered on Muslim dignity, ethical hospitality, and cultural confidence within the global travel economy. The shift was reflected in the country’s participation at the Muslim T...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – The Indonesian government has decided that chemical, biological and genetically engineered goods will be subject to mandatory halal certification starting in October, reports Antara. Fuad Nasar, Director of Halal Product Assurance at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, said the requirement will also apply to food and...
TOKYO, Japan (MNTV) – For many Muslim travelers, Japan’s appeal comes with a challenge: finding food that aligns with Islamic dietary laws. Influencers like Nanako Shibasaki and app creator Navito are stepping in to fill that gap, using social media to connect Japan’s evolving halal offerings with millions of Muslim viewers abroad, reports Th...
CHEONGJU, South Korea (MNTV) — Korean halal products are so few in number worldwide that the halal certifying agency chief here often feels frustrated, reports The Korea Times. For Muslim visitors to Korea, the variety and availability of halal-labeled Korean foods can be surprisingly limited. Some 3,000 halal food stores here are mostly impor...
SEOUL, South Korea (MNTV) — As K-pop and K-beauty trends attract more Muslim tourists to South Korea, their “culinary maps” are changing. Muslims, who previously relied on kebabs or lamb dishes in areas like Itaewon, Seoul, are now actively seeking Korean restaurants that meet halal standards, reports The Chosun Daily. According to the Korea T...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia has successfully transformed halal governance from a matter of religious compliance into a strategic instrument of soft power, blending moral authority with economic ambition and foreign policy, according to an analysis published by Fulcrum. Anchored by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (J...
