An international conference on the prospects of Halal tourism development in Hanoi was held in the capital city on April 15.

Experts see a golden opportunity for Vietnam to tap into the booming Halal market, fueled by a surging global Muslim population.

The Institute of South Asian, West Asian and African Studies (ISAWAAS) under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) hosted a Happy Iftar Day in Hanoi on April 3, bringing together representatives of Muslim countries’ embassies in Vietnam.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on March 6 held a meeting with representatives of the Muslim community in the city on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.

Vietnam’s tourism sector is working hard to attract more tourists from Muslim countries (Halal tourists) which is seen as a potential market for the global tourism industry.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh hosted a conference on September 12 to attract Muslim tourists to the locality as part of its scheme to fully tap into the potential of the international tourism market.

The northern province of Quang Ninh has welcomed 28 Indian visitors according to the tradition of Islamism, proving its professionalism in organising Halal tourism activities.

Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Dato Tan Yang Thai has said the Vietnam-Malaysia relationship is developing soundly, and there remains potential to strengthen cooperation between the two sides in the coming time.

VOV.VN - The global Halal market is poised to bring in US$5 trillion annually, thereby opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to make inroads into the lucrative market, heard a recent workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The global Halal market is estimated to bring in US$5 trillion per year and the figure keeps rising day by day, thereby opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to conquer this highly lucrative market.