VOV.VN - The Vietnam Halal Certification Authority (HALCERT) has granted Halal certification to cereal and coffee products produced by HR Essence, marking the first Halal certification for a food manufacturing model in Vietnam in 2026.

Amid rising global demand for Halal products, Tay Ninh province, a gateway in Vietnam’s southwestern border, together with the Mekong Delta, is being shaped into a strategic centre for the development of the nation’s Halal industry.

With the US imposing reciprocal tariffs on exports, many Vietnamese firms are pivoting to the burgeoning global Halal market to diversify their revenue streams and boost export growth.

Vietnam and Singapore see an ample room to enhance their economic cooperation, particularly in trade, heard a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on March 13.

Several businesses in Algeria’s Biskra province have expressed their interest in finding partners in Vietnam for cooperation in date processing and export, as well as in the import of processed coconut products and other agricultural and food items with Halal certificate from Vietnam.

Vietnamese enterprises need to make efforts to innovate, proactively improve competitiveness, and participate in new supply chains to boost exports to Asia, said trade official.

With a large population and a rapidly growing Halal food market, the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region is a potential market for Vietnamese businesses.

VOV.VN - Malaysia is moving towards enhancing economic ties with Vietnam by tapping into the opportunities for the private sector to engage in emerging industries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam joined China, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, India, France, the Philippines, Russia and several other Central Asia countries to showcase products at Food & Drink Malaysia 2024 held in Kuala Lumpur from July 2-4.

Enterprises exporting to Saudi Arabia must be aware that the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) only accepts Halal certification from the list of their verified and recognised bodies, the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has warned.