VOV.VN - The global Halal economy is currently valued at around US$5 trillion and is projected to double by 2028, offering significant growth potential for Vietnamese agricultural and food exporters.

To help businesses diversify export markets, Ho Chi Minh City has been actively promoting trade with the Halal market, which serves an estimated 2.2 billion Muslim consumers worldwide, particularly in the Middle East.

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.