Vietnam Showcases Diverse Halal Products at Indonesia Trade Fair, Eyes Export Growth

Vietnam showcased its diverse range of halal-certified products at a trade fair in Indonesia, seeking opportunities to boost exports to the Indonesian market. Ahmad Haikal Hasan, Head of the Halal Product Assurance Organising Agency (BPJPH) of Indonesia, described Vietnam as a "potential supplier" with the capacity to play a larger role, particularly in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Hasan revealed plans to visit Vietnam next week to discuss the country's progress in the global halal industry. Tran Phu Lu, Director of the Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC), noted that Vietnamese enterprises see opportunities to increase exports of Halal-certified products to Indonesia. Vietnam has established direct cooperation with Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM), aiming to deepen its participation in the international Halal ecosystem through government-to-government (G2G) cooperation, followed by business-to-business (B2B) linkages. This participation underscores Vietnam's efforts to enhance its supply capabilities for halal-certified products across various sectors, including food, textiles, and timber and forest products, thereby strengthening its competitiveness in international markets. Expanding exports to Islamic markets like Indonesia is expected to further accelerate Vietnam's economic growth. Information Source: VietnamPlus English