Taiwan and Brunei Join Hands to Develop Trade Within the Halal Economy

News reports stated that Taiwan and Brunei have signed an agreement to promote the Halal economy between the two nations. Andrew Lee, Taiwan’s representative to Brunei who was present at the signing, stated that the agreement was finalised after ten months of discussion between the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Brunei and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Business Council.

According to Lee, the purpose of the agreement is to develop cooperation in the Halal industry and facilitate bilateral relations between the two countries, whilst reducing technical barriers to trade. Lee stated that Brunei was well-positioned to bridge the gap in the Halal industry...