HalalHub.vn · In-depth analysis · 27 October 2026
(HalalHub.vn) – More than three months after the Vietnam Halal Tourism Conference in Nha Trang on 8 July 2026, several conference outcomes are taking shape: a national certification body has received Gulf accreditation, a travel company has partnered with a certification body, and Halal logistics cooperation with Malaysia is being explored. Reviewing these pieces helps businesses understand how Vietnam’s Halal ecosystem is being built and where they can participate.
Vietnamese and international delegates on the sidelines of the Vietnam Halal Tourism Conference in Nha Trang in July 2026. Photo: HalalHub.vn archive.
1. The first national-scale Halal conference
On 8 July 2026 in Nha Trang, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee, held the 2026 Vietnam Halal Tourism Conference under the theme “Vietnam – A New Destination for Halal Tourism”. According to press reports, around 350 delegates attended, including diplomatic representatives from the UAE, Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Qatar and Kuwait. The conference had two sessions: global Halal tourism trends and a Halal Economic Forum on trade and investment promotion between Khanh Hoa and its partners.
2. The pieces that have taken shape
| Outcome | Significance |
| HALCERT receives certification body accreditation from the GCC Accreditation Center (GAC) | Strengthens the national certification body’s credibility with Gulf markets (GCC). |
| Vietravel signs a cooperation memorandum with HALCERT | A travel company begins standardizing tourism products for Muslim travelers. |
| Cooperation directions toward an integrated Halal ecosystem, including Vietnam–Malaysia Halal logistics plans | Connects compliant transport and storage to the Malaysian market. |
| Decree 127/2026/ND-CP is introduced at the conference | Vietnam’s first Halal legal framework, effective from 1 June 2026, including Halal tourism services. |
Source: HalalHub.vn, compiled from Khanh Hoa Newspaper, VietQ, HALCERT, Travel Tomorrow and other press reports on the conference.
According to press reports, a representative of Halal Hub Vietnam said the memoranda of understanding at the conference aimed to build an integrated Halal ecosystem rather than isolated projects. Halal Hub Vietnam senior adviser Dr. H. Zuraimi Jumaat said Vietnam was already recognized globally for its strengths in agriculture, seafood, food processing, manufacturing and tourism.
Vietnamese and international delegates at the “Vietnam: A New Destination for Halal Tourism” conference in Khanh Hoa on 8 July 2026. Photo: HalalHub.vn archive.
3. The past three months: A rapidly changing context
Malaysia: by 21 August 2026, five Vietnamese certification bodies had been recognized by JAKIM; on 13 October, STAMEQ met the Malaysian Embassy to discuss certification cooperation and mutual recognition.
Indonesia: on 17 October, an extension of the mandatory Halal certification deadline for imports to October 2028 was announced, linked to mutual recognition agreements.
UAE: on 23 October, ITPC held a workshop to help businesses use CEPA, emphasizing the requirement for Halal certification recognized by the UAE.
Vietnam: localities including Ho Chi Minh City are implementing Decree 127/2026, focusing on maintaining Halal requirements after certification.
4. Where can businesses participate?
| Business type | Opportunity in the ecosystem |
| Food, agricultural and seafood production | Obtain certification from a body recognized in the target market; supply restaurants and hotels serving Muslim guests and export markets. |
| Restaurants, hotels and travel companies | Apply Halal service standards and partner with travel companies that cooperate with certification bodies. |
| Logistics and cold storage | Develop compliant segregated storage and transport services in anticipation of Halal logistics plans with Malaysia. |
| Consulting and training | Help businesses build Halal assurance systems and prepare certification documentation. |
Source: Compiled by HalalHub.vn.
| 🔎 NOTE The detailed contents of each memorandum signed at the conference have not been fully disclosed. The memoranda express directions for cooperation and are not concrete implementation commitments. Interested businesses should contact the signatories directly to explore participation opportunities. |
5. Conclusion
A conference does not create an ecosystem on its own, but it can lay the first building blocks. From Nha Trang, pieces involving certification, tourism, logistics and the legal framework have emerged. Their value depends on whether businesses participate and connect to turn these directions into orders.
Glossary
HALCERT: Vietnam’s National Halal Certification Center.
GAC: the GCC Accreditation Center, which assesses and accredits certification bodies.
Halal ecosystem: a connected network spanning production, certification, logistics, distribution, services and regulators.
JAKIM / STAMEQ: Department of Islamic Development Malaysia / Vietnam’s Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality.
Memorandum of understanding (MoU): a document expressing the parties’ intention to cooperate.
References
Legal texts and official sources
HALCERT – HALCERT receives certification body accreditation from the GCC Accreditation Center (GAC)
Government of Vietnam – Decree 127/2026/ND-CP on quality management and policies for developing Halal products and services
Press and industry analysis (secondary sources, cited as published)
Khanh Hoa Newspaper – Khanh Hoa strengthens trade and investment promotion with Halal markets
Mekong ASEAN – Vietnam holds its first Halal tourism conference
VietnamPlus – Vietnam faces major opportunities to participate more deeply in Halal tourism
Travel Tomorrow – Vietnam targets 196 million Muslim travellers with new halal tourism framework
Photos: HalalHub.vn archive.
HalalHub.vn · Published on 27 October 2026 · Legal information checked as of 27 October 2026; regulations may change. Consult official sources before making decisions.
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