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Shettima to Saudi Investors: Nigeria is Africa’s Halal Economy Hub

Source: tribuneonlineng.com, Kazeem Biriowo, August 4, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Saudi Arabian investors to seize emerging opportunities in Nigeria, declaring that the country is open for business and positioning itself as Africa’s leading hub in the multi-trillion-dollar global halal economy. Shettima made the call on Tuesday at…

Halal Certificate Mandatory in Indonesia Starting October

Source: Antara, jakartaglobe.id Jakarta. Indonesia is set to make halal certificates mandatory this October. Bigger businesses already had to include halal labels on their products since October 2024. The policy will be fully in effect for enterprises of all sizes, including those selling food and cosmetics, on October 18. And so halal…

Global recognition of halal industry reflects Malaysia’s good governance, says PM

Source:  N. TRISHA, thestar.com BUTTERWORTH: Malaysia continues to gain international recognition in the halal industry, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said several world leaders have expressed their desire to collaborate with Malaysia's halal industry. "Leaders from countries like Vietnam, China, Brazil, South Africa and Ethiopia have shared…

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Vietnam Eyes Multi-Billion Dollar Muslim Travel Market with New Halal Push

Source: travelweekly-asia.com The country has signaled a stronger commitment to the Muslim travel market, using its first Vietnam Halal Tourism Conference 2026 to outline plans for a more coordinated Muslim-friendly tourism ecosystem. Held in Nha Trang, the conference brought together government agencies, tourism authorities and industry leaders to discuss how…

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