MATRADE Chairman anticipates more Halal trade between Thailand and Malaysia

13 Sept 06:26 Key points summarised by AI

MATRADE Chairman anticipates significant growth in Halal trade between Thailand and Malaysia, targeting Thailand's southern provinces with large Muslim communities as a key market.
Malaysia hosted MIHAS, the world's largest Halal trade fair, aiming to secure a larger share of the $3.5 trillion global Halal market by promoting Halal products' appeal beyond Muslim consumers.
MATRADE prioritizes the Chinese market, a major trading partner, by developing rapid strategies to meet the immense demand for Malaysian Halal products.
Emerging markets in the Middle East and North Africa are identified as crucial for expansion, offering substantial potential with a combined population of 400 million.
To enhance global recognition, MATRADE plans an international MIHAS edition in Dubai, leveraging the city's strategic location to connect traders and attract buyers from Europe and Asia.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Yesterday 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.