Hanoi, April 16 -- An international conference on the prospects of Halal tourism development in Hanoi was held in the capital city on April 15. Jointly organised by the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism, the Institute for South Asian, West Asian, and African Studies (ISAWAAS) and the Vietnam Halal Certification Centre, the event attracted around 150 participants, including diplomats, experts, and major companies. Representatives from the embassies of Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Iran, Palestine, and Turkey also attended. Principal of the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism Trinh Thi Thu Ha highlighted that Halal tourism is a growing global trend, expected to reach a value of 350 billion USD by 2030. With over 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide,...