Asia

MIHAS 2026: Malaysia Targets Halal Trade Growth to Expand Exports ———————————– Malaysia is preparing to strengthen its position in the global halal economy through the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), scheduled to take place from September 23 to 26,…

Controversy in Japan After Eid al-Adha Prayer Banned in Public Park in Ichikawa ——————————————– A decision by the city of Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, to prevent the holding of Eid al-Adha prayers in a public park has sparked…

Speedboat accident in southern Vietnam leaves 15 Indian tourists dead ——————————————- Fifteen Indian tourists have lost their lives after their speedboat capsized near southern Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island, Al Jazeera reported. Authorities confirmed the incident on Saturday and said the…

Japanese Company Develops Plant-Based Soup to Meet Demand from Muslim Tourists ———————————- A food company in western Japan has developed a fully plant-based dashi soup with chicken and seafood flavors to meet growing demand in the halal and vegan food…

Council of Imams in Japan Warns of Rising Hate Speech Against Muslims ————————————– The Council of Imams in Japan has warned of growing hate speech and incitement against Muslims in the country in recent years, stressing that Muslims, whether Japanese…

China Enforces New “Ethnic Unity” Law Amid Growing Concerns Over Uyghur Rights and Transnational Repression —————————————— China has implemented its new “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,” a measure that critics say could deepen cultural assimilation policies and further…

Malaysian Authorities Raid Religious Center and Detain 226 People Over Suspected Shia Rituals ————————————————– Malaysian authorities in Selangor detained 226 people during a raid on a religious center in the Lagoon Perdana area of Petaling Jaya over suspected participation in…

European Halal Food Market Expected to Grow Strongly by 2033 ———————————- The European halal food market is witnessing rapid growth, driven by demographic changes, rising ethical consumption, and increasing demand for certified products. According to Vocal Media, the market was…

New Wave of Anti-Muslim Sentiment Spreads Online in Japan ———————————- A new wave of anti-Muslim sentiment has emerged on Japanese social media following controversy over the planned construction of a mosque in the city of Fujisawa. The online campaign has…

UAE Joins Global Push to Restrict Children’s Access to Social Media ————————————————– The United Arab Emirates has introduced new rules setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to impose such a restriction…