As the global economy faces growing uncertainty, including geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and rising trade protectionism, diversifying export markets has become an urgent priority for Vietnamese businesses.

A business networking forum aimed at strengthening cooperation between Vietnamese and Indonesian enterprises in food, beverages, and the high-potential Halal market was held in Jakarta on November 13, on the sidelines of SIAL InterFOOD 2025.

VOV.VN - Lam Dong provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism welcomed a key Halal tourism delegation from Malaysia on November 5, with the launch of a program on networking and tourism development between the central highland province and Malaysian partners in 2025.

VOV.VN - Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Malaysia in the Halal sector has been growing steadily, though challenges remain with trade imbalances and strict Islamic certification requirements.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to boost the export of Halal products to Türkiye as part of its broader strategy to tap into the rapidly expanding global Halal market, valued at over US$2.5 trillion.

The global Halal industry is expanding rapidly, but Vietnamese exporters have yet to fully capitalise on its opportunities. Experts believe Vietnam needs a comprehensive, long-term strategy to develop its Halal sector, covering certification, market access, and capacity building.

VOV.VN - A seminar was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 7 to examine export prospects for Vietnamese businesses to tap into the global Halal market via Malaysia.

The global Halal market, catering to Muslim consumers, presents significant export opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, food, cosmetics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.

A seminar on Vietnam–Singapore Halal trade has been held recently in a hybrid format, aiming to highlight Vietnam’s potential and attract foreign investment in Halal-related industries.

VOV.VN - Despite holding huge potential to access the US$2 trillion global Halal food market, Vietnam has yet to fully meet global Halal food demand, while currently satisfying less than 10%, but plans are underway to enhance its role in this fast-growing industry.