Below is an analysis of Vietnam – UAE relations through an Islamic perspective of Islam / Halal + the role of faith, as well as the impact on the Muslim community and the benefits from this dimension. If you want me to focus on the social, historical or educational aspects, I can expand further.
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Vietnam – UAE relations through an Islamic perspective
1. History & beliefs
- The Cham people are an ethnic minority in the South Central region of Vietnam (Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, An Giang…) who follow Islam. The Islamic relationship between Vietnam and Islamic countries can be linked to the Cham community, as they share Islam with countries like the UAE.
- Religious pluralism in Vietnam is quite high; Islam is one of the recognized faiths, with mosques, communities, and religious practices allowed.
2. Halal / Muslim‑friendly policy & cooperation
- The bilateral relationship will be upgraded to Comprehensive Partnership in October 2024. Within this framework, there are commitments in many areas, including cooperation in developing the Halal industry and opening the market for Vietnam’s Halal products.
- Vietnam – UAE CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) helps reduce large tariffs on most products between the two countries, which encourages the export of agricultural products and Halal food from Vietnam to the UAE and other Muslim markets.
- Halal / Muslim-friendly tourism is being developed: Vietnam has halal restaurants, hotels with halal menus, prayer rooms in some major tourist destinations such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.
- Islamic education & culture : UAE plays a role in supporting the construction and funding of mosques in Vietnam; supporting Islamic education for the Cham community.
- Exporting Halal products : Vietnamese authorities are perfecting the Halal certification system (e.g. HALCERT) to meet the requirements from the UAE and Muslim markets.
- Tourism & Culture : UAE and Vietnam have cultural exchange activities, UAE cultural festival held in Hanoi, cooperation in tourism, promoting UAE people to Vietnam, including Halal-friendly tourism.
4. Challenges & Opportunities from an Islamic Perspective
| Opportunity | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Increase halal food exports → open up large markets in the Middle East and Muslim countries. | Halal standards need to be strictly ensured: from raw materials, production process, processing, packaging… otherwise it will be rejected or lose reputation. |
| Developing halal-friendly tourism → attracting tourists from the UAE and Muslim countries, increasing tourism revenue. | Halal infrastructure is still lacking: many places do not have halal restaurants, prayer rooms, or staff who understand Islamic requirements. |
| Educational & Cultural Cooperation : Student Exchange, Scholarships, Arabic/Islamic Studies, Southeast Asian – Middle Eastern Culture. | Language, cultural differences, and lack of mutual understanding can cause misunderstandings or difficulty in reaching out. |
| Domestic halal certification and linkage with international standards help Vietnam improve product quality. | Need for transparency, international standards, certification costs, training of halal-savvy personnel. |
5. Conclusion
From an Islamic perspective, the Vietnam-UAE relationship has many positive points and is developing rapidly in areas of interest to the Muslim community: halal products, halal tourism, culture, and education. Upgrading the relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership, along with the CEPA, is a very good basis to promote specific cooperation.
1-Day Muslim Tour in Hanoi, Vietnam
Halal meals, mosque visit, cultural highlights, and shopping
08:00 – Pick-Up at Hotel / Start Tour
Meet your Muslim-friendly guide
Head to:
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (see from outside – respectful attire required)
- One Pillar Pagoda – famous historical Buddhist structure (external visit)
- Presidential Palace grounds (walk around the gardens)
10:30 – Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu)
- Vietnam’s fir
- Peaceful and scenic, great for photos
11:45 – Dhuhr Prayer at Al-Noor Mosque
12 Hang Luoc Street, Hoan Kiem District
- The only mosque in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Small but active, serves local and international Muslim community
12:30 – Halal Lunch Options Nearby
- Al Sultan Restaur (Turkish/Lebanese halal)
- In the (From Pak
- d’Lions Restaurant (inside Hanoi Daewoo Hotel – Malaysian & Vietnamese halal)
All use halal-certified ingredients and are Muslim-owned or Muslim-operated.
14:00 – Explore the Old Quarter
Walk or cyclo ride through 36 traditional streets
Shop for:
- Local handicrafts, silk scarves, souvenirs
- Non-alcoholic tea, spices, halal snacks
Optional stop for Asr prayer at Al-Noor or nearby surau if needed
15:30 – Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son
- Scenic walk around the lake
- Enjoy fresh sugarcane juice or coconut (no alcohol)
16:30 – Halal Coffee or Dessert Stop
- Dessert & drinks at 100% halal-friendly café (like Café d’Lions or a fruit juice bar)
- Relax and reflect on your day
17:30 – Drop-off at Hotel / Airport
If you have a late flight, dinner can be arranged at a halal restaurant before departure.
What’s Included in This Tour:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚌 Private | A/C vehicle with Muslim-friendly driver |
| 🧕 Guide | English-speaking Muslim-friendly guide (optional) |
| 🍽️ Meals | Lunch at certified halal restaurant |
| 🕌 Prayer | Time and location arranged for Dhuhr & Asr |
| 🛍️ Activities | Cultural visits + shopping + halal snacks |
If you want, I can do a deeper analysis on the Vietnamese Muslim community (Cham, immigrants) as a bridge in Vietnam-UAE relations, or on Halal tourism between the two countries: market, figures, trends?
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