VOV.VN - A forum opened with the theme of “Cooperation and Development on Halal industry in ASEAN” on October 31 in Ho Chi Minh City to help Vietnamese businesses seize upon opportunities to participate more deeply in the supply chain of Halal goods.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia signed an action programme on October 19 aimed at promoting tourism cooperation between the two countries.

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 Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) in co-ordination with the Indonesian Consulate General and the southern metropolis’ Trade and Investment Promotion Center organised a business forum aimed at expanding trade ties between Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as introducing the 38th Trade Exhibition Indonesia (TEI) 2023 and learning about the Halal market.

VOV.VN - A special program Trade Promotion and Investment Cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia was held at Grand Marina Saigon on September 20 as part of activities to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, during his meeting with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in Indonesia on September 6, proposed that Vietnam and Brunei soon negotiate and sign an inter-governmental agreement on rice trade, to help ensure national food security in their respective countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam attaches importance to the traditional friendship and all-round cooperation with Saudi Arabia, an important partner for Vietnam in the Middle East, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai told visiting Tourism Minister of Saudi Arabia Ahmed bin Aqeel-Khateeb in Hanoi on August 28.

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.

Vietnamese exhibitors are attending the Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) held in Singapore from August 17-19.

A scientific workshop on Islamic culture and the prospects of Halal industry in Vietnam was held in Hanoi on August 14.