Keys to accessing Southeast Asian markets

 

On June 3, 2026, the Confederación Empresarial de Pontevedra (CEP), next to AVCO Legal e Instituto Halal, will hold a day to promote the Capabilities of Galician companies towards the halal marketseeking to diversify global businesses in the Southeast Asia.

 

The session, titled “Five keys to accessing Southeast Asian markets”, will take place at the headquarters of the CEP Its main objective is to present the halal ecosystem as a top-tier expansion avenue. This market niche provides access to over 2.000 billion consumers worldwide, establishing itself as an essential growth engine for the industry. foreign trade.

 

Strategic sectors with export potential

 

The meeting will focus on companies operating in manufacturing sectors with high international demand. The opportunities for establishing operations and marketing in these Asian regions are particularly relevant for the following sectors:

 

• Food industry.
• Chemical sector.
• Cosmetic sector.
• Textile sector.

 

The adoption of strategies of foreign trade Adapted to these consumers, it allows not only direct export, but also the consolidation of Galician corporations in increasingly globalized and highly competitive economies.

 

Legal regulation and halal certification processes

 

To operate successfully and with guarantees in the Southeast AsiaCompanies must navigate various technical and regulatory requirements. In this respect, AVCO LegalA firm with a direct presence through its own offices in Asia and specializing in compliance and confidentiality and legal strategy, will break down the essential legal aspects for corporate implementation.

 

In turn, the Instituto HalalAs the reference entity, it will detail the operation of the technical homologation processes. halal certification It is a key requirement for operating in these international markets, so understanding their regulations is vital to ensuring the logistical and commercial viability of projects.

 

Practical experiences and key data from the day

 

The event program will complement the theoretical framework with panels where various companies will share their real-world experiences of implementation and sales in halal markets. This practical perspective will objectively address the opportunities and challenges presented by the process. CapabilitiesThe main details of the call for applications are summarized below:

 

Concept	Call for Proposals Details
Date of celebration	Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Opening hours	9:30h
Location	Headquarters of the CEP
Potential market	More than 2.000 million consumers

 

Program:

9:30 AM Welcome

Jorge Cebreiros
PRESIDENT OF THE CEP
 

 

9.35H

PRESENTATION 'FIVE KEYS TO ACCESSING SOUTHEAST ASIAN MARKETS'
Antonio Viñal
Managing Partner of AVCO Legal

 

10 AM PRESENTATION 'THE HALAL MARKET AS A STRATEGIC GATEWAY'

Muhammad Escudero
DIRECTOR OF THE CERTIFICATION DEPARTMENT OF THE HALAL INSTITUTE

10.25H

EXPERIENCE OF PONTEVEDRES COMPANIES IN THE HALAL MARKET.

ROUND TABLE AND QUESTIONS

 

12H HALAL PRODUCT TASTING
 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the halal market and Southeast Asia

 

Which entities are organizing the strategic conference in Galicia?

The initiative is driven by the Confederación Empresarial de Pontevedra (CEP), in strategic alliance with the law firm AVCO Legal and the certifying entity Instituto Halal.

 

Which Galician sectors will find the greatest advantages in this market?

The industries with the greatest viability for the foreign trade Towards Southeast Asia under halal standards are the agri-food, chemical, cosmetic and textile sectors.

 

Why is obtaining halal certification essential?

La halal certification It acts as a regulatory and commercial passport, with the homologation process being indispensable to operate with legal guarantees and meet the high demand for products and services in the countries of Southeast Asia.

 

Registration: