Brunei participates in Halal Expo Japan 2016
BRUNEI Darussalam recently participated in the Japan Halal Expo 2016 in Tokyo, and also held the Brunei Halal Business Seminar on the sidelines of the expo.
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Japan’s Okayama seeks to attract Malaysians with Muslim-friendly tourism
A deal inked this Tuesday with a Kuala Lumpur-based travel agency is expected to help bring in 240 to 480 Muslim tourists to the Okayama Prefecture in 2017.
Saudi Arabia set to become world’s biggest tech investor
The Kingdom is joining forces with Japan’s Softbank to create a giant $100 billion fund which could become a dominant player in the industry.
Japan opens up to Halal tourism
The Japanese government wants to attract more Muslim tourists from the Middle East and last year eased visa restrictions for citizens of several regional countries.
Malaysia: Brahim’s Dewina Group eyeing local partners in Halal food manufacturing
Brahim’s receive enquiries from several companies in Japan and Australia which are already producing halal products and need Muslim partners to build their credibility.
Halal tourism: Osaka agency offering Muslim-friendly tours
Miyako International Tourist Co says its most popular route starts from Tokyo and takes participants to Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, all major tourist destinations.
Halal food certification proving a problem in Japan
Some Japanese producers operating within the country worry that the proliferation of certification bodies is a potential problem, and which are actually authorised.
Japan: International Islamic Halal Organization Japan inauguration
IIHO Japan has been launched on Tuesday, July 27 as a Halal Certifying body recognized by IIHO Saudi Arabia as a chapter organization in Japan.
Brunei: Japanese businesses advised to adopt Brunei Halal standards
THE increasing number of Muslim travellers visiting Japan annually and the high standard of Brunei’s Halal certification presents investment opportunities for businessmen from both countries.
Opinion: Asia’s growing Halal demand spurs innovation, profit
In countries with predominantly Muslim populations, even nonfood halal markets, such as daily necessities and cosmetics, are already thriving.
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