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Asia Brewers Network brings you the latest beer industry news in Asia, covering Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, India and beyond.

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IWSR’s Bevtrac 2025 highlights India’s alcohol market growth and premiumisation, while China, Taiwan and Japan show rising moderation and no-alcohol adoption.

Asian alcohol markets see diverging trends says IWSR report - Asia Brewers Network

Asian alcohol markets see diverging trends says IWSR report

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IWSR&rsquo;s Bevtrac 2025 highlights India&rsquo;s alcohol market growth and premiumisation, while China, Taiwan and Japan show rising moderation and no-alcohol adoption.

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India's Karnataka state's new excise policy reduces the proposed liquor licence fee hike to 50%, but beer producers face increased excise duties.

Karnataka introduces 50% hike in liquor licence fees but ups duties - Asia Brewers Network

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

India&#039;s Karnataka state&#039;s new excise policy reduces the proposed liquor licence fee hike to 50%, but beer producers face increased excise duties.

China Resources Beer (Holdings), brewer of Snow, the world best-selling beer, announces the resignation its chairman Hou Xiaohai

China Resources Beer chairman Hou Xiaohai resigns - Asia Brewers Network

China Resources Beer chairman Hou Xiaohai resigns

India's B9 Beverages, the brewer of craft beer Bira 91, raises US$10.2 million through a heavily discounted rights issue

B9 Beverages raises US$10.2 million in discounted rights sale - Asia Brewers Network

B9 Beverages raises US$10.2 million in discounted rights sale

India&#039;s B9 Beverages, the brewer of craft beer Bira 91, raises US$10.2 million through a heavily discounted rights issue

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Taiwan introduces tariffs from mid-July on Chinese beer imports, citing unfair trade practices and threats to domestic brewers.

Taiwan imposes temporary tariffs on Chinese beer - Asia Brewers Network

Taiwan imposes temporary tariffs on Chinese beer

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India has updated its food safety rules for ready to drink alcoholic beverages formally defining nitro beers, meads, and strong beers. Craft brewers may need to adjust their labelling and formulations by 2026 to comply

India updates food standards rules relating to craft brewing - Asia Brewers Network

India updates food standards rules relating to craft brewing

The Asia Beer Championship and European Beer Star announce strategic cooperation to develop global beer competitions.

Beer competitions announce strategic partnership - Asia Brewers Network

Beer competitions announce strategic partnership

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Asian countries are leading robust demand worldwide for rice-based craft beers according to Data Bridge Market Research

Booming global rice beer market to hit US$5.51 billion by 2031 - Asia Brewers Network

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

Cathay Pacific has reintroduced Betsy Beer, a bespoke inflight craft ale, tailored to taste at its best at 35,000 feet.

Cathay Pacific brings back bespoke inflight craft ale - Asia Brewers Network

Cathay Pacific brings back bespoke inflight craft ale

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The 35th Qingdao International Beer Festival will run from 18 July to 16 August in Qingdao and feature more than 2,300 beers from 400 beer brands.