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India’s beer sector faces a shortfall of around 120–130 million 500ml aluminium cans due to new BIS quality control rules, threatening sales and government tax revenues in the current festive season.

Indian brewers face looming beer can crunch - Asia Brewers Network

Indian brewers face looming beer can crunch

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India&rsquo;s beer sector faces a shortfall of around 120&ndash;130 million 500ml aluminium cans due to new BIS quality control rules, threatening sales and government tax revenues in the current festive season.

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Japanese craft brewer Isekado is launching a pioneering Space Brewing Project aboard the ISS to study yeast in microgravity and produce a one-off “space beer”.

Japanese craft brewer launches project to brew in space - Asia Brewers Network

Japanese craft brewer launches project to brew in space

Japanese craft brewer Isekado is launching a pioneering Space Brewing Project aboard the ISS to study yeast in microgravity and produce a one-off &ldquo;space beer&rdquo;.

Thailand’s Craft Beer Business Association has petitioned the ruling party for reforms to licensing, the afternoon alcohol ban, and e-commerce regulation. The move may reshape the sector and benefit agriculture, tourism, and supply chains.

Thai Craft Brewers Association lobbies government for reforms - Asia Brewers Network

Thai Craft Brewers Association lobbies government for reforms

Thailand&rsquo;s Craft Beer Business Association has petitioned the ruling party for reforms to licensing, the afternoon alcohol ban, and e-commerce regulation. The move may reshape the sector and benefit agriculture, tourism, and supply chains.

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Qilin ransomware gang claims responsibility for 27 GB data breach at Asahi, disrupting ordering, logistics and beer supply. Brewhouse production resumes amid ongoing recovery.

Ransomware group, Qilin, claims responsibility for attack on Asahi - Asia Brewers Network

Ransomware group, Qilin, claims responsibility for attack on Asahi

“Beyond the Circuit” is a limited-edition jasmine-rice tropical lager brewed collaboratively by eight Singapore craft breweries for the GPSS 2025 week, and available through the month of October.

Eight craft brewers create unique brew for Singapore Grand Prix - Asia Brewers Network

Eight craft brewers create unique brew for Singapore Grand Prix

&ldquo;Beyond the Circuit&rdquo; is a limited-edition jasmine-rice tropical lager brewed collaboratively by eight Singapore craft breweries for the GPSS 2025 week, and available through the month of October.

https://asiabrewersnetwork.com/news/eight-craft-brewers-create-unique-brew-for-singapore-grand-prix

India’s craft brewer Bira 91 is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure $132 million USD in fresh capital.

India's Bira seeks fundraising in challenging conditions - Asia Brewers Network

India&#8217;s Bira seeks fundraising in challenging conditions

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India&rsquo;s craft brewer Bira 91 is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure $132 million USD in fresh capital.

India&#039;s Bira seeks fundraising in challenging conditions - Asia Brewers Network

Indian craft brewer Effingut teams with Hook Norton to brew a golden ale with Indian botanicals for Wetherspoon’s UK Real Ale Festival.

Effingut makes history at UK’s Wetherspoon festival - Asia Brewers Network

Effingut makes history at UK’s Wetherspoon festival

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Effingut makes history at UK&rsquo;s Wetherspoon festival

Indian craft brewer Effingut teams with Hook Norton to brew a golden ale with Indian botanicals for Wetherspoon&rsquo;s UK Real Ale Festival.

Effingut makes history at UK&rsquo;s Wetherspoon festival - Asia Brewers Network

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Heineken’s Rooftop Revival campaign in Seoul transforms unused rooftops into social hubs, tackling urban loneliness.

Heineken campaign turns Seoul’s unused rooftops into social spaces - Asia Brewers Network

Heineken campaign turns Seoul’s unused rooftops into social spaces

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Heineken campaign turns Seoul&rsquo;s unused rooftops into social spaces

Heineken&rsquo;s Rooftop Revival campaign in Seoul transforms unused rooftops into social hubs, tackling urban loneliness.

Heineken campaign turns Seoul&rsquo;s unused rooftops into social spaces - Asia Brewers Network

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A ransomware attack on Asahi Group has crippled its ordering and delivery systems in Japan, putting supplies of its flagship Super Dry beer at risk. Retailers warn of stockouts, while Asahi struggles to restore services.

Asahi ransomware attack hits beer supply across Japan - Asia Brewers Network

Asahi ransomware attack hits beer supply across Japan

Keystone Brewing Group has partnered with Hong Kong’s Gweilo Beer to brew and distribute its full range across the UK from October, reinforcing Keystone’s global ambitions and crafting sector consolidation.

Hong Kong’s Gweilo Beer targets the UK - Asia Brewers Network

Hong Kong’s Gweilo Beer targets the UK

Hong Kong&rsquo;s Gweilo Beer targets the UK

Keystone Brewing Group has partnered with Hong Kong&rsquo;s Gweilo Beer to brew and distribute its full range across the UK from October, reinforcing Keystone&rsquo;s global ambitions and crafting sector consolidation.

Hong Kong&rsquo;s Gweilo Beer targets the UK - Asia Brewers Network

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