Halal Indonesia Expo starts in June
Companies
More than 300 national and international exhibitors show their products at the Halal Indonesia Expo in Jakarta.
Turkish supermarkets in Germany: less stores, but more sales
Food
Turkish grocers in Germany generate more sales with fewer but larger stores. Meanwhile, international companies are interested in the market. However, detailed market data is missing.
Chinese and Southern European companies pay late
Finance
Chinese and Southern European companies spend a lot of time paying their bills. The quick payers come from New Zealand, South Africa and Austria.
Germany: New Halal fair starts in 2020 in Hannover
Food
For the first time in March next year, a Halal trade fair will take place at the Hanover Exhibition Centre. The organizer is Deutsche Messe AG.
Jakim: “We use the consumer power”
Food
The number of Halal certifications and products is growing rapidly in Malaysia. The Southeast Asian country uses the power of consumers.
In the Spotlight
Matrade CEO: Halal means business
The Malaysian government supports halal. This is a key advantage to benefit from the billion dollar growth market. In a few weeks, the world’s largest Halal show Mihas brings together manufacturers and buyers.
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FoodMalaysia is ahead in the global halal business. But its Southeast Asian neighbor Indonesia also wants to play a more active role. -
FoodThe Arab countries want to accept each other’s Halal certificates. The aim is to improve the competitiveness of halal foods. -
FinanceIslamic banking remains a niche for Germany, says economist Matthias Casper. The situation in Great Britain looks completely different. -
Fashion + CosmeticsThe Turkish online retailer for Islamic fashion Modanisa has sold a minority stake to Goldman Sachs and Wamda Capital. -
IT + TechA Malaysian startup has launched a web browser for Muslims. The browser filters out inappropriate content, such as gambling.
In the Spotlight
Religion and Money: Great Resonance for Conference
Numerous participants and speakers discussed religious financial models, ethical banks and the market leader in Islamic banking at a conference in Mannheim.
