HCM City, Sept. 6 -- The global Halal industry is expanding rapidly, but Vietnamese exporters have yet to fully capitalise on its opportunities. Experts believe Vietnam needs a comprehensive, long-term strategy to develop its Halal sector, covering certification, market access, and capacity building.

This view was shared at a seminar on "market trends and opportunities for exporting Vietnamese agricultural products and processed foods to Halal markets," co-organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 5.

The Halal economy serves more than 2.2 billion Muslim consumers worldwide, with a market value exceeding 2 trillion USD. Beyond Mus...