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Halal: A new gateway for Central Highlands agricultural products
Vietnam’s Central Highlands is the country’s coffee heartland and a major producer of pepper, macadamia nuts, passion fruit, other fruits and cocoa. Yet much of its output still leaves the region’s basalt soils as raw materials. In an October 2026 presentation to businesses, Halal Hub Vietnam (HHV) proposed bringing processed, standardized products to Halal markets with specific buyers in mind.
Malaysia seizes over 6.5 tonnes of chicken over suspected Halal violations: A reminder of supply chain integrity
04/11/2026
Maintaining Halal after certification: Why a certificate is not enough and how businesses can build a maintenance system
04/11/2026
Halal – A new gateway for Central Highlands agricultural products
04/11/2026
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After the conference comes connection: Vietnamese businesses need a “digital meeting point” so as not to miss Halal opportunities
A one- or two-day conference can open the door to dozens of meetings. But a Halal export order often takes weeks, even months, of certificate checks, sample testing and negotiation. The gap between “meeting” and “signing” is where many opportunities are lost. Ahead of the Halal conference in Nha Trang on 27 October 2026, HalalHub.vn looks at how businesses can keep connections from breaking.
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From policy to action: Vietnam builds a Halal ecosystem, with Nha Trang as its “meeting point”
In just three years, Halal in Vietnam has gone from an international cooperation scheme to a dedicated legal framework, with a national certification centre and recognition abroad. Three months after the Vietnam Halal Tourism Conference, Nha Trang will host another Halal conference on 27 October 2026. It is a chance to look back on the policy journey and ask: are businesses ready to turn policy into orders?
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Halal Hub Vietnam signs MoU in Batam to boost the Vietnam – Indonesia Halal trade corridor
From 22 to 24 September 2026, Halal Hub Vietnam (HHV) took part in the Kepri International Business Forum 2026 in Batam, Kepulauan Riau province, Indonesia. The highlight of the trip was HHV’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lembaga Inkubator Bisnis Merah Putih Kepulauan Riau, opening three areas of cooperation on Halal trade, training and business connections between the two countries.
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The global race to set Halal standards: Saudi Arabia launches the “Global Halal Mark” – where should Vietnamese businesses place their bets?
The global Halal market is entering a “standard-setting” phase. Saudi Arabia has built the Global Halal Mark alliance and drawn in Indonesia and Thailand. Indonesia and Malaysia have set up a joint Halal council. The Gulf states still keep their own standards. For Vietnamese businesses, the strategic question is which certification system takes them furthest at the lowest cost.
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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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Vietnamese seafood and the Halal “ticket”: cost, time and solutions for businesses
Seafood exports in the first nine months of 2026 passed USD 9.1 billion, with ASEAN up 21%. Yet in Muslim markets, Vietnamese seafood is still sold mostly as raw material and loses part of its value for lack of Halal certification. This article analyses the cost and time of certification, the risk points specific to seafood and an action roadmap for businesses.
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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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CEPA opens 95% of tariff lines, but Halal certification is the real “passport” to the UAE: a guide for Vietnamese businesses
Eight months after the Vietnam – UAE CEPA took effect, Vietnamese farm exports to the UAE have yet to take off. To clear customs, food shipments need two documents: a certificate of origin (C/O) for 0% duty and a Halal certificate from a body recognised by the UAE. This article analyses the opportunity, the current reality and a preparation roadmap.
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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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