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Vietnamese farm produce and the Halal market: from a supply advantage to a compliant value chain
Vietnam exported more than USD 56 billion of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in the first nine months of 2026, but only a small share went to Halal markets, mostly in raw form. This article analyses why the supply advantage has not yet become a competitive advantage, the specific Halal requirements of each farm product group, and how businesses can build a compliant supply chain.
Indonesia delays its Halal deadline to 2028: the “two golden years” and the MRA question for Vietnamese businesses
19/10/2026
After the conference comes connection: Vietnamese businesses need a “digital meeting point” so as not to miss Halal opportunities
18/10/2026
From policy to action: Vietnam builds a Halal ecosystem, with Nha Trang as its “meeting point”
18/10/2026
The global race to set Halal standards: Saudi Arabia launches the “Global Halal Mark” – where should Vietnamese businesses place their bets?
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Vietnam – Malaysia trade tops USD 17 billion in nine months: Halal is the key for Vietnamese goods to narrow the deficit
Vietnam – Malaysia trade in the first nine months of 2026 reached more than USD 17.4 billion, up 44.2%, but Vietnam still ran a deficit of about USD 6 billion. According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Malaysia, Halal barriers are one of the reasons Vietnam’s exports to this market are growing more slowly than its imports.
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Indonesia unexpectedly delays mandatory Halal certification to October 2028 and scraps inspection of every imported shipment
Just one day before the 18 October 2026 deadline, the Indonesian government announced a two-year extension of the mandatory Halal certification timeline, to October 2028, for imports, micro and small businesses and many product groups such as cosmetics and dietary supplements. The rule requiring Halal inspection of every imported shipment will also be repealed. This is a major change for Vietnamese businesses preparing to export to this market.
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Indonesia’s mandatory Halal rule starts tomorrow: 5 things exporters must know on the last day
Today, 17 October 2026, is the last day of the transition period. From tomorrow, 18 October, Indonesia’s “Wajib Halal” (mandatory Halal) policy takes full effect for food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and many consumer goods, imports included. HalalHub.vn sums up the five points Vietnamese businesses need to know now.
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Before Indonesia’s Halal deadline: South Korea forms a 27-member support team, Thailand races to extend its MRA – where do Vietnamese businesses stand?
Only two days remain before Indonesia makes Halal certification mandatory for imports from 18 October 2026. Major exporters started preparing months ago: South Korea formed an inter-agency task force, while Thailand launched a series of seminars and is seeking to extend its mutual recognition agreement with Indonesia. The picture is a warning for Vietnamese businesses.
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Vietnam and Malaysia discuss Halal certification cooperation: a new “expressway” for Vietnamese goods into Muslim markets
On the morning of 13 October 2026, Vietnam’s National Committee for Standards, Metrology and Quality (STAMEQ) met the Malaysian Embassy to discuss Halal certification, technical assistance and mutual recognition of conformity assessment results, just as Malaysia posted record sales at its largest Halal trade fair.
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5 days left: Indonesia makes Halal certification mandatory from 18 October 2026, including imports
Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) insists there will be no postponement. From 18 October 2026, imported food, beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements and many consumer goods sold in Indonesia must be Halal-certified. Vietnamese exporters to this market of more than 280 million people need to review their paperwork now.
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Ho Chi Minh City implements Decree 127/2026: Halal certification is the beginning; maintaining it is the challenge
(HalalHub.vn) – On 21 October 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Sub-department of Standards, Metrology and Quality held a conference on implementing Decree 127/2026/ND-CP on quality management and development policies for Halal products and services. The key message was that businesses must maintain Halal controls throughout the chain, from ingredients to distribution, including after certification has been granted.
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