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Asian alcohol markets see diverging trends says IWSR report

7th July 2025

Economics and health concerns are reshaping alcohol drinking in different ways across Asia

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Karnataka introduces 50% hike in liquor licence fees but ups duties

4th July 2025

The Indian state's craft brewers are hit by higher duties despite some licence fee relief

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China Resources Beer chairman Hou Xiaohai resigns

2nd July 2025

The brewer of China's best selling Snow beer announces the sudden departure of its chairman

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B9 Beverages raises US$10.2 million in discounted rights sale

30th June 2025

The Indian brewer of craft beer Bira 91 raises US$10.2 million through a heavily discounted rights issue

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Taiwan imposes temporary tariffs on Chinese beer

27th June 2025

Taiwan to impose tariffs of up to 87.99% on Chinese beer imports from mid-July

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India updates food standards rules relating to craft brewing

26th June 2025

India has updated its food safety rules for alcoholic beverages formally defining nitro beers, meads, and strong beers

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Beer competitions announce strategic partnership

25th June 2025

Partnership aims to share organisational expertise and advance global competitions

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Booming global rice beer market to hit US$5.51 billion by 2031

25th June 2025

Asian countries lead demand for rice-based craft beers as popularity grows worldwide says new research

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Cathay Pacific brings back bespoke inflight craft ale

23rd June 2025

The Hong Kong airline has reintroduced Betsy Beer, its bespoke inflight craft ale, tailored to taste good at 35,000 feet

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Dates for China’s Qingdao International Beer Festival are confirmed

20th June 2025

Organisers confirm that the 35th Qingdao International Beer Festival will take place from 18 July to 16 August

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